#HenleyInsights

In our fast changing, ever evolving world, it needs to be asked: Are business schools and the insights they offer still relevant? During this discussion between Prof John Board, Jon Foster-Pedley, and Gareth Armstrong, important insights are offered when considering this question.

During this #HenleyAfrica conversation between Buddhist Monk, Gelong Thubten, and Dean of Henley Business School - Africa, Jon Foster-Pedley, explores the relationship between mindfulness and meditation, and increased profitability of our businesses. Put away your preconceived notions of what this is and have a listen - you'll be surprised by what you learn. Henley Podcast Page

Ashnie Muthusamy, a +20yr HR veteran practitioner and Group Talent Manager for Sun International, says there are "DEFINITE “DO’S” AND DETRIMENTAL “DON’TS” ". Gareth Armstrong and Ashnie discuss these along with other important changes being felt in the HR field, much of which is related to advances in AI and robotics. Listen to find out more. Henley Podcast Page

"We are at a pivotal moment in our history. We have all the ingredients for success. The choice is ours – whether we recommit to re-imagining our country into the great society it can become, or continue to hesitate at the threshold of a new, brighter future." Dr Mamphela Ramphele and Jon Foster-Pedley discuss what this means and what must be done in order to achieve our incredible potential. Don't miss this important conversation. Henley Podcast Page

"The greatest damage, though, has been the collusion of business in this rot to the extent that ethics have been sacrificed on the altar of turnover." An article by Dean of #HenleyAfrica, Jon Foster-Pedley, published in The Star Newspaper - 12th March 2018. Article Page

How did Jozi-boy, Dan Patlansky, rise to be considered one of the top five guitarists in the world? Listen to this massively insightful #HenleyIntelligence conversation as Jon and Dan discuss rankings and ratings, the creative process, drug use, talent, and more. Henley Podcast Page

Does OUTA have the resources and the teeth to really make a difference? We explore the answer to this question and more with the CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, Wayne Duvenage, who elaborates on the ongoing developments, successes, and opportunities made available to the public through their efforts. Henley Podcast Page

“We suffer more because of conversations we didn’t have.” - During this fascinating conversation with a woman who has done so very much in her life, Jon Foster-Pedley talks to Helena Dolny about what she describes as her “gift” – the ability to sit with and empathise with those that are dying. More than just a discussion around death though, this insightful and hugely worthwhile dialogue highlights that there is [skip to 21min] “ultimate personal leadership” that is found only in the last days of one’s life – Helena’s position is that amazing leaders like her late husband, Joe Slovo, or Nelson Mandela, whom she knew personally, didn’t get this right. If you want to know what she means by this, how talking about death causes one live longer (with a case study), and more, take a listen to this wonderful exchange

Is your business future-proof and how can it take advantage of “the rise of the machines”? What skills must we ensure our children develop for the future world of work? And are giant retail spaces like malls soon to be ghost towns? Jon Foster-Pedley, Dean of Henley Africa interrogates these questions and their answers with well known trends guru and analyst, Dion Chang of Flux Trends.

With a career spanning 23 years and the biggest radio platform brands in the country, Ray White knows news and knows media. During this #AskAnExpert feature, Gareth Armstrong asks important questions around the future of journalism, media, and how this impacts our businesses. Don’t miss this informative and insightful conversation.