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SUCCESSION OF LEADERS

Dominic Collett - speech Nelson Mandela gave to on the importance of succession Succession planning oers a
Chairman of the Parliament and was followed by planning in these leadership roles. positive energy to the organisation
KwaZulu-Natal four hours of other public Succession planning allows for the giving it longevity and continued
Business Chambers engagements Mandela gave aer replacement of leaders due to their strength in achieving its goals and
Council
being released from prison. long term planned end of terms or aspirations. It allows rejuvenation
their short term unplanned and strengthening of the
What a role model! e most resignations. is succession commitment to ethical behaviour
striking public interview was the planning allows for individuals to and supports the business success KwaZulu-Natal
one he gave in Harlem New York be identied and mentored in of the organisation. A real positive Business Chambers Council
presented by Ted Koppel in 1990.
approach to the building of
preparation of taking up their
T He answered many dicult future responsibilities. It allows for business and our society. KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS
individuals who show strong
questions of which one was
CHAMBERS COUNCIL:
his has
with Mandela’s 10 rules of success
been the most dicult article to defending the ANC support for commitment to the values of the In conclusion, I am going to end
Castro, Gada and Arafat. What
organisation to be mentored
write. With the recent exposé of he demonstrated was a clear through a period of support and (I think this was in hour three of Chairman: Dominic Collett
unacceptable business behaviour understanding of his position and training to give them the tools the YouTube binge): Secretariat: Charmaine Nundalall
and the current struggles of that of the ANC and articulated a required in dealing with the future 1. Demand Respect
political leaders in court, it was clear motive in his response. A day to day decision making. 2. Prove them wrong Tel: - | 27 (0)87 350 6747
dicult to nd motivation in clear and resolute stand in front of 3. Use your time wisely Address: 3rd Floor, The Boulevard,
reecting what good we can take a dicult American audience. Leaders cannot be sloth or 4. Don’t worry about labels 19 Park Lane, Umhlanga Rocks,
from these actions. On top of dismissive of their ethical and 5. Be humble
these events my mother passed We have recently seen election duciary responsibilities. In fact 6. Have heroes 4319, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
away three weeks ago. She was a of new boards in the Business on reection the South African 7. Take a stand Email: Dominic.Collett@rhdhv.com
wonderful leader in her own right. Chambers and are about to see a leader needs to go beyond these 8. Manage your emotions
So with this background I went on new leader of the ANC elected at responsibilities to ensure social 9. Be willing to die for your cause Website: www.kznchamber.co.za
an unplanned YouTube binge. It the end of this year. What is cohesion is sponsored and 10. Speak with conviction.
started with watching the last pertinent at this stage is to reect supported.
A CATALYTIC FORCE

Vijay Naidoo - approach, the ability to stretch competently. • Diversifying their membership incentives that favour and
South Coast Chamber of Commerce their limited capital resources and base by targeting WOEs encourage WOEs
and Industry novel negotiating tactics. But lest Chambers are well placed to • Encourage participation by
A s we reect on the passing established (male owned) let their support and amplify this trend to WOEs in chamber structures It must be acknowledged that
the benet of their local
of another ‘Women’s
guards down in competing with
• Establishing linkages with
some laudable initiatives are
Month’, women’s role in the
this emerging trend. I was
sphere of business may be worthy them, the velvet glove oen economies by: businesswoman’s organisations emerging to underpin and support
encloses sharp claws that are
• Explicitly including the
of some discussion… readily drawn if needed... promotion and support of Similarly, local and district privileged to attend the graduation
WOEs in their broader municipalities can, and should ceremony of SEDA’s Woman
e case for giving woman e emergence of women economic transformation goals contribute by: Enterprise Coaching Programme
owned businesses a greater slice of owned enterprises (WOEs) as a • Fostering and forging • Ensuring their procurement (WECP) in the Ugu District
the economic pie goes beyond catalytic force to enhance partnerships with stakeholders policies and SCM processes recently. is was an intensive 10
issues of gender equality and other transformation and accelerate that provide support and actively encourage and promote module business development
populist notions. e reality is that growth in local economies cannot funding the participation of WOEs course that covered all areas of
women business owners generally be ignored with any ease. e • Actively promote the • Building strong relationships business management. Some
bring a dierent skill set to the adage that ‘behind every breakdown of barriers between with provincial and national startling statistics were shared
management of their enterprises successful man is a woman’ is ‘established business interest’ departments that focus on with us about the achievements of
that oen results in their early being pushed aside; increasingly and WOEs women’s issues to leverage the programme in this, and other
success, growth and sustainability. women are emerging from the • Sourcing and sharing funding and support districts, and we look forward to
ese include empathy, a more shadow of a husband/CEO/HOD information that can benet this opportunities the replication of those success
innovative problem- solving to take the lead condently and sector • Developing business support stories in our region.
RECOGNISING KEY EXPORT ROLE PLAYERS

T he Durban Chamber of make a good economy work. Our and the Export Credit Insurance • Ferro South Africa 6. Manufacturers
partnership with these companies
• Sappi Southern Africa
• CMA CGM Shipping Agency
Commerce and Industry in
Corporation
partnership with Transnet
forefront of exporting is vital
Port Terminals hosted a breakfast and individuals who are at the is year’s nominees are: • Inhep Electronics • Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
• Toyota SA Motors
• BBF Safety Group
on 4 October to announce the because we as a leading terminal • Bata South Africa
nominees of this year’s KZN operator play a critical role in 1. New Exporter 4. Africa • Factocode T/A Microfinish
Exporter of the Year Awards. ensuring that the wheels of this • Give it Back CC • Protea Chemicals • Ferro South Africa
Over the years the role of exports country’s economy are • Siyakha Imperial Printing Co. • Sumitomo Rubber South Africa • Zungu-Elgin Engineering
in South Africa’s economic continuously turning. We are • Scenicel • Ferro South Africa • Inched Electronics
strategy has become pivotal in proud to be still be involved with • Toyota SA Motors • Scenic
developing and maintaining an event of this magnitude,” stated 2. Medium • Bata South Africa
economic growth. Nozipho Sithole, Transnet Port • Bata South Africa • Inhep Electronics 7. Creative Industries
Terminals chief executive. • Factocode • Zungu-Elgin Engineering • Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust t/a
e KZN Exporter of the Year • Saddler Belts & Leathercrafts • BBF Safety Group Woza Moya
marks the 17th year of these Strategic partners that support
prestigious Awards which are the awards include; the • Zungu-Elgin Engineering • Africa! Ignite
aimed at recognising the role Department of Economic 5. Service Providers
players in this industry. “It is Development, Tourism and 3. Large • Mediterranean Shipping Award winners will be
tting that during Transport and Economic Aairs Trade & • Sappi Southern Africa Company announced at the Durban ICC on
Maritime Month that we Investment KwaZulu-Natal, • Sumitomo Rubber South Africa • Saltrans Logistics 19 October at the Awards Gala
recognize exporters who are key Ethekwini Maritime Cluster, Small • Toyota SA Motors • Triple S Shipping Banquet.
role players and drivers for what Enterprise Development Agency • PKF Electronics Holdings • Kuehne + Nagel

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