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Managing the Finances of an Organisation Requires a Mix of Skills
5 min read
There is a lot at play when running a successful business or organisation. Market research needs to be done, projects need to be planned and...
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Human Resources Is Vital for Managing Talent – and Success
4 min read
Anyone who has worked in a well-run and effective office knows very well that the department of human resources is responsible for so much m...
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The Characteristics Required for Effective Directorship
3 min read
Aside from the day-to-day activities that define a business, running a large corporation requires a team of knowledgeable individuals to exe...
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Digital marketing and Data science online courses now available with SGI
4 min read
We are pleased to announce that SGI has added two new courses to its online portfolio - Introduction to Digital Marketing in partnership wit...
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The true value of a professional management development programme (MDP)
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In an age where we constantly hear about the fourth industrial revolution, the automation of tasks, and the disappearance of certain trades ...
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Not all project management courses are equal
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The fast-paced and pressure-filled world of project management is ever-changing and requires an extensive set of skills, which is why advanc...
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You are what you listen to [8 podcasts to tune into for career success]
5 min read
Inspiration is everywhere. Whether you pick up a magazine, watch TV or listen to the radio, chances are you’ll hear an amazing individual wh...
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Your Guide to Starting Your Own Business
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“The hustle is real.” “Live like a CEO, spend like an intern.” “On a mission to build an empire and leave a legacy.” These and many more q...
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Becoming a responsible director
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Being a director on a board is tightly twined with the concept of governance, which has become a buzzword to the extent that one, at times, ...
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Creativity and good governance shine with SGI’S new online courses!
6 min read
We are delighted to announce that we have entered into partnerships with CheHan Ideaneers and FluidRock to introduce four new online courses...
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Five Apps for work-study-life balance when studying online
4 min read
Today’s technology has made it easy to access everything at a touch of a button, including online short courses you can complete anywhere in...
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“Teach you, I will” – The Yoda guide to help you study
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(Image courtesy of StarWars.com)
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Upskilling women for the Fourth Industrial Revolution [WEF Edition]
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"It is impossible for a robot to be empathetic; hence the need for the very human attribute of high emotional intelligence." Our recent arti...
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The game-changing online course to boost your career [General Management]
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The cornerstone to any good business – no matter the industry – is the performance of its management. But how does our year-long course in g...
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How music helps boost your brain [and improves your online studying]
6 min read
Between email, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Snapchat and myriad more ways to consume content in the modern world, your mind is al...
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Why studying Project Management Online can help your career
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Can you picture your child producing a book one day and jetting off to another country the next? Do you see him or her thriving through a va...
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A people-focused career: Guide to HR Management [eBook available]
13 min read
INTRODUCTION Human resource management (HRM) is becoming increasingly popular as a career and there are no shortages of the value it adds to...
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The skills women will need to transition in the 4IR workplace
6 min read
From unhelpful stereotypes and unconscious bias to unequal pay structures and a lack of role models, gender equality in the workplace has lo...
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HR and Talent Management trends of the digital age
5 min read
Imagine an algorithm that reads a team’s anonymised Slack and email messages to gauge its overall mood and sentiment. As HR, you get sent th...
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How to prepare for financial risk with an online risk management course
6 min read
In 2018, KPMG South Africa suffered reputational and financial damage relating to work it did for companies linked to the Guptas. As part of...
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10 Apps to help you with your online studies
5 min read
There’s nothing like a Pinterest-worthy workspace to inspire heightened productivity. Make your space inspiring and then gather all the digi...
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4 Ways to make friends whilst studying online
3 min read
Congratulations! If you’ve enrolled in one of SGI’s online short courses, you’re one step closer to achieving your certification or suppleme...
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Which phenomenal businesswoman are you? [Quiz]
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This Women’s Month, we’re celebrating amazing female leaders across the globe. Take our quiz to see how you stack up – and which inspiration...
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