CIOS need to change leadership style

At least 76% of CIOs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) need to adapt their leadership style in the next three years to fully embrace digital business, according to a Gartner survey of 1 034 CIOs in the region. “Command-and-control leadership doesn’t suit...

Digital leadership is critical

There’s no denying that digital technologies are changing the way that business is done across all industries. But to ensure they start to realise the benefits of this move now, companies need to make sure that they have the right kind of digital leadership, says...

Listening is a critical leadership skill

When it comes to skills that a leader in business ought to possess, listening is rated as amongst the most important. Although many people “hear” what is said in the day-to-day operations of a company or organisation, few have mastered the art of truly...

WAPA announces new leadership

The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) held its AGM on Thursday, 18 September 2014, at the iWeek Conference in Johannesburg. WAPA’s primary objective is to promote the growth of the wireless industry by facilitating self-regulation, promoting best...
Leadership change at HP SA

Leadership change at HP SA

The South African IT industry is this week abuzz with reports about senior management changes at HP SA. It has been confirmed that Frank van Rees, country manager and Enterprise Group lead, will be leaving the local operation and returning to Europe. There has been speculation about who may take over the lead role at HP SA, but Van Rees tells IT-Online there have been no decisions yet.