A is for Apple, BEE is for Business. Part 3: The Solution

March 19, 2007 John Maxwell Articles, Diversity, Organisational Design No Comments

In the past two e-zines, John Maxwell has outlined the BEE question and the BEE problem. Now, in this final contribution, he focuses on one of the possible solutions to BEE. He is involved with an innovative Trust that is changing how BEE is done, and taking it to where it was intended to be: grass roots upliftment of South African society. TomorrowToday does not necessarily endorse John’s trust, but we fully support innovation and community development. Read and enjoy!

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A is for Apple, BEE is for Business (part 2)

November 20, 2006 John Maxwell Articles, Diversity, Organisational Design No Comments

John MaxwellJohn Maxwell, co-founder and administrator of the Nkomazi Community Trust, examines Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) and points out some flaws within the current implementation. Telling the story of a BEE deal gone wrong John shows that BBBEE is much more than merely black ownership and control. He then discusses two difficulties: attracting black investors and finding the right ones.

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A is for Apple, BEE is for Business (part 1)

September 27, 2006 John Maxwell Articles, Diversity, Organisational Design 2 Comments

In the first of a three part series, John Maxwell, co-founder and administrator of an exciting new venture, the Nkomazi Community Trust, looks at various responses to Black Economic Empowerment strategies in South Africa. He offers a broad introduction to the current BEE landscape, and suggests that companies have a responsibility to societal development and change.

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