Ongoing Learning

Are you interested in turning your part-time job in property development into a full-time job? If you are, here are three ways to get started. Test the waters by investing in your first property to see if it is something you’re interested in and if it suits your goals. Do some research on the industry. Find out how things work and determine whether it’s something you want to pursue full-time. A great place to start is the Property Woolf podcast, which discusses the ins and outs of property investment in South Africa. Complete an online short course, such as the one offered...

The dti, Unisa School of Business Leadership and the University of the Witwatersrand have partnered to create a learning programme that equips managers to meet their goals.

A new study reveals individual fear that their skills will outdate and a growing need for lifelong learning.

Outlined below are some of these courses you can take that will help you to become a more successful entrepreneur.

Every great entrepreneur reads — voraciously. If you’re serious about success, it’s time to jump on their bandwagon.

Many skills required to run a business are not learnt at business school, but out in the field, first-hand, through experience and failure.

Whilst the words organised, checklist-ticker and highly practical are not the obvious adjectives for entrepreneurs, they can be acquired and below are some of the reasons why they should be.

As an entrepreneur, you’re probably pretty busy, but you need to make time for self-development and ongoing learning. Enterprises University of Pretoria CEO Deon Herbst explains why.

Here’s how to earn an MBA for free – if you really want to, that is.

Everyone loves a good life hack, especially if it's super quick to pick up. While one minute may not seem like a lot of time to master a useful skill, you'd be surprised just how much you can actually accomplish in 60 seconds or less. With the help of a Quora thread on the matter, here are are several handy life skills you can pick up almost instantly: Start everything with 'why?' in mind. "Always! Not only when it comes to business plans," says user Charles Faraone. "Start with why for every decision impacting on your life, health, and happiness. Ask yourself...

If you want to be smarter, you’ve got to exercise. No excuses.

Why E-learning can Improve Labour Relations in the Mining Sector

Get the genius brain you’ve always wanted.

What lines can teach you about success today.

Get serious about your skills.

Improving your IQ through exercise and enjoyment.

A brief summary of a few books to add to your reading list.

How long does it take to acquire a new skill? According to Josh Kaufman, author of The First 20 Hours, exactly that – 20 hours. Sure, you’re not going to be an expert – that takes 10 000 hours, which equates to a full-time job for five years.

Robin Wheeler launches Truer Insights.

In a sluggish economy and a workplace that is transforming at a speed that can make your head spin, how can entrepreneurs ride out the uncertainty and the changes?