As the world reassesses its future after a difficult 2020, a cast of unforgettable characters is ready to take society on a journey of enquiry into intriguing scenarios that will enable people to explore their future financial lives, vicariously, through story. The provocative Upshot anthology of thought-provoking fiction for financial reality, by a group of top fiction … [Read more...]
Two monks, Wood and Wasi help assess King IV
Two companion monks came across a swollen, raging river on their travels. A pretty, young woman who had reached the same bank, asked them to help her cross the river. Without hesitation the older and senior of the two picked up the woman and helped her across. The younger monk was aghast because his companion had broken a vow that they had both taken – never to touch a … [Read more...]
Operations manager needed for organic farming project
Within the Central Hub at the Green Road, you will continuously develop the fruit & vegetable supply and distribution model, while managing the planning, procurement, quality and distribution of produce and the staff involved. Your farming/fresh produce related logistics and/or supply chain management experience is a given, together with your people and organisational … [Read more...]
Risk being seen in all your glory
"The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." "Hope walks through the fire, faith leaps over it." So much wisdom emanated from one of this world's kings of comedy - Jim Carrey during his commencement address to the class of 2014 at the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, IA recently. Watch this most inspiring address and "risk … [Read more...]
First ever renewable energy banking branch coming
Can you imagine a banking branch that runs entirely on alternative energy – and that in South Africa? If you were under the impression that our country’s green bank Nedbank was only talking the talk, but not walking the walk, I have news for you. Nedbank has announced their intentions to launch the first off grid branch running entirely on renewable energy in Landsdowne, Cape … [Read more...]
Developing Sustainable Water Consumption
Water Footprints and Corporate Strategies Understand the issues facing us globally in water management Learn how water footprints can be calculated for individual processes and products, as well as for consumers, nations and businesses Discover how to develop a corporate water strategy and manage it as a key business issue in order to capture the real value of … [Read more...]