I am so excited today. I just found out that my blog is one of the links on Dr Leslie Gaines-Ross’ blog – reputation Xchange. The reputationXchange blog is intended for those interested in news, information and observations on building, sustaining and recovering reputations. This blog comment on all matters related to reputation – company […]

This just adds to the lessening of South Africa’s reputation as destination of choice for tourists and investors in Africa. South Africa scored extraordinarily low score in the safety and security category in this year’s Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance. In that category, it ranked 42nd out of the 48 sub-Saharan countries. When will […]

So, maybe you thought Reputation Risk was just a passing phase. Well, if you did, I urge you to read the story in the Business Day of Monday 29 September – “‘Tiger Brands cracks whip at the top”. You also may recall that I asked some questions about practices at the company in my blog […]

I just returned from Sun City, SA’s premier holiday resort where I presented a keynote on Reputation Risk; at the 2nd annual RISKWELL 2008 Conference. This event featured a really interesting group of speakers, and attracted visitors from China, the UK as well as Sudan. RISKWELL 2008, the International Risk and Wellness Conference and Exhibition […]

I am often asked for a list of books to read by those wanting to learn more about managing corporate reputation. Here are three of my favourites that I have used as guidance in my stakeholder reputation & reputation risk consulting and speaking work:   http://www.amazon.com/Fame-Fortune-Successful-Companies-Reputations/dp/0130937371 Companies with strong reputations are better able to attract […]

Let’s talk about name recognition: Why is the Coca-Cola brand so universally identifiable? Well Coke is consistently being advertised and promoted. It is constantly reinforced in your active mind span. For a consultant the secret will be to get into circulation and make your name be heard. Not only do you have to get into […]

I read a very interesting article today in the Business Day called ”Tender fell victim to SABC’s internecine struggle, court told”. The article covers the story that the SABC Board ignored management recommendations in awarding a R400m tender for the supply of broadcasting equipment to Japanese subsidiary Sony SA. Apparently management felt that Sony’s SA […]

I read a cynical analysis of Adcock Ingram in the Star Business Report a few days ago. Adcock listed on the JSE on Monday. Before that they had to do major damage control after the bid-rigging and collusion scandal. Last week Jonathan Louw , the CEO apologised again to the public for the critical care […]

I read today that Copenhagen has been crowned the best city in the world in a survey of global urban treasures, and that Berlin got the award for best for culture. Unfortunately I have not been to either. Do you agree with the judges results? The Danish capital was awarded top spot for its quality […]

Reading Saturday’s Star newspaper, I chuckled when I read Brendan Seery’s comment about handing an Onion to a Communications Company that sent a press release through that were full of grammatical and typographical errors. Proofreading relates back to pride and personal reputation. How proud are you of your own work? Many years ago craftsmen were […]