GSB Case Writing Centre

GSB Case Writing Centre is back from a winter break with an exciting line-up for the third quarter. Last year we launched our Doing Business in Africa (DBIA) case series to bring more African business cases to everyone - open-source and multimedia. You can dip into the cases here: https://shorturl.at/KwSOM To develop the format, GSB Case Writing Centre case researchers spent time doing in depth research and interviews with faculty, corporates, Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town alumni and students through a design thinking process with the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town. We wanted to create a case format that was relevant, meaningful, and new to what our stakeholders needed. And so next, we bring you a glimpse into behind-the-scenes of each puzzle piece of our DBIA case series. First up is what we call our intro blog Meet the Company - which is self explanatory. We also introduce the underlying dilemma/s that the company is facing. After all, that's what cases do - pose the issues to be solved. Read more about our process here: https://shorturl.at/uDu5u #DBIA #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #DesignThinking #dschool

UCT has made a significant leap in global rankings, being placed 77th worldwide and 7th for partnerships for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) according to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings of 2024. Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalisation, Professor Jeff Murugan, shares insights into how UCT's work aligns with Vision 2030, emphasising the university's role as a global player in knowledge production and its commitment to equitable partnerships through networks like the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA). Watch the full video: https://qr.codes/eHCkzE

🌟 25th Annual Women in Business Conference | Speaker Announcement 🌟 We are excited to announce an outstanding line-up of speakers for the 25th Annual Women in Business Conference on August 8th, 2024 - an exclusive fundraiser dedicated to supporting a scholarship for a prospective female MBA candidate. 🎤 Keynote Speakers: Thabile Ngwato - Founder and CEO of the Ngwato Nkosi Group. Thabile is a dynamic entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in broadcasting. She co-founded Newzroom Afrika, Movie Room and Play Room, and is a 2024 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader. Ariella Kuper - Managing Director of Solution Strategists. A pioneering auctioneer and expert in steel and maritime assets, Ariella has achieved record-breaking sales and raised significant funds through charity auctions, showcasing resilience and strategic acumen. Dr. Catherine Duggan - Director of the UCT Graduate School of Business. With a rich background in political economy and development in Africa, Catherine has held esteemed positions at Harvard Business School and the African Leadership University School of Business. 🎟️ We are offering both in-person and virtual tickets for this inspiring event. Secure your spot now: bit.ly/4bF6Rqn Join us for a day of insights, networking and empowerment as we support the next generation of women leaders! #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #Innovation #Empowerment #Conference2024 #SupportWomen #FutureLeaders

GSB Case Writing Centre wraps up the ThriveAgric DBIA case today! We would like to extend a massive thank you to Samirah Bello for her insightful and inspirational contribution on how ThriveAgric is creating impact and #financialinclusion for farmers in Africa. Thank you to Ayodeji Arikawe, Uka Eje, and the whole ThriveAgric farmily too - you are driving change. Plus thanks go to the empowering Visa team, Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA, Carl Manlan, Bryan Wesonga, and Meagan Rabe. To experts Sean Gossel from the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town and Rashay Makan from Carrick Wealth, we're grateful for your valuable insights and time on the conundrum too. For the full case click: https://shorturl.at/txT5w For more of our open source, multimedia DBIA case series go to the GSB Case Writing Centre's website: https://shorturl.at/epPSW to download, share, and use our deconstructed cases and maximise learning in your organisations and classrooms. Stay tuned for more case community news, views, and articles from the GSB Case Writing Centre. #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #agritech #fintech #financialinclusion #macroeconomics

GSB Case Writing Centre celebrates what ThriveAgric means to Samirah Bello: hope. It's about creating hope for the farmers and the change that ThriveAgric can drive through impact. Don't miss the full conversation here: https://shorturl.at/H2CTY Direct from Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town where we're innovating business storytelling. #DBIAcases #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #financialinclusion #agritech #fintech Samirah Bello Uka Eje Ayodeji Arikawe Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe Catherine Duggan Mignon Reyneke

GSB Case Writing Centre heads towards the conclusion of our ThriveAgric DBIA case with experts weighing in on the financial conundrum Nigeria faces. Take a moment to read the Insights on what esteemed Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town faculty Prof Sean Gossel, specialist on Financial Economics, Financial Globalisation and Development Finance, and also Deputy Director: Curriculum, thinks. Joining him in our Insights piece is the incredible industry expert Rashay Makan, MD of Carrick Wealth SA and proud #GSBalum (MBA '21/22): https://shorturl.at/9RglG #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #agritech #fintech #financialinclusion #macroeconomics Sean Gossel Rashay Makan Mignon Reyneke Samirah Bello Ayodeji Arikawe Uka Eje Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe

Today GSB Case Writing Centre shares our smart Insights piece of the DBIA case puzzle on ThriveAgric! Experts include our very own Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town Professor Sean Gossel who specialises in Financial Economics, Financial Globalisation and Development Finance, and who is also our Deputy Director: Curriculum. Sean Gossel is joined by industry expert Rashay Makan, MD of Carrick Wealth SA and proud #GSBalum (MBA '21/22). Discover how they unpack this wicked financial dilemma faced by ThriveAgric and draw on it: https://shorturl.at/9RglG Share your thoughts with the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town and the #case community. For the full case: https://shorturl.at/6iewV #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #agritech #fintech #financialinclusion #macroeconomics Sean Gossel Rashay Makan Catherine Duggan Mignon Reyneke Samirah Bello Ayodeji Arikawe Uka Eje Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe

GSB Case Writing Centre's Reading List sets you up with the top industry reports, articles, and research on the current business topics featured in our DBIA cases. In this edition for the ThriveAgric case, we bring you more on digital agriculture, financial inclusion and the role of women in Nigeria, and the Nigerian economy. There's a thought-provoking journalism feature by Amy Maxmen in Undark Magazine that you should read too. Head below or here: https://shorturl.at/JPiMi Then stay tuned next week when we hear from our experts on their thinking around ThriveAgric's dilemma. Straight from Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town where we're building the African #case community. #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #agritech #fintech #financialinclusion Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe Sean Gossel Rashay Makan

What does food production look like in Africa? Don’t miss the GSB Case Writing Centre's infographic Exhibit A: https://shorturl.at/hLWEX in our latest DBIA case. Catch up on the full case about ThriveAgric and managing financial volatility during a food crisis: https://shorturl.at/H2CTY We chat to Samirah Bello, Head of Strategic Partnerships about creating financial inclusion with partner Visa. Next, we'll dig into the literature behind the issues. GSB Case Writing Centre is building the African #case community. Share your thoughts with us and the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town. #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #agritech #fintech #financialinclusion Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe

The next piece in our GSB Case Writing Centre's DBIA case on ThriveAgric is one of our favourites: Exhibit A. Have a look at this go-to infographic that gives you a classy snapshot of the industry context. This case looks at food production in Nigeria with a glance at what’s happening on the continent. Plus the key drivers of food insecurity. It's easy Monday reading: https://shorturl.at/hLWEX. In case you missed it, catch up on The Dilemma Podcast with Samirah Bello from ThriveAgric here: https://shorturl.at/H2CTY Share your thoughts with the #case community and Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town. #DBIAcases #Africancases #GSBcasewritingcentre #ThriveAgric #Visa #financialinclusion #agritech #fintech Ayodeji Arikawe Uka Eje Precious Schulte to Brinke CA(SA), MBA Carl Manlan Bryan Wesonga Meagan Rabe