Trends & Topics

The CEO’s Guide to Resisting ‘Shiny Object Syndrome’

The most intelligent leaders aren’t collectors; they are architects. They aren’t distracted by the glamour of a new material. They are obsessed with the integrity of the blueprint. They know that every single piece must serve the whole, or it doesn’t belong in the building.

Stop Chasing Compliance. Start Building a Moat.

Compliance is designed to look backwards.
Your competitive advantage lives in looking forwards.
Margins are under unprecedented pressure. Resilience is no longer a buzzword — it’s your defensive moat. And if you aren’t building it right now, you’re already falling behind.
At RAiN, we help manufacturing leaders stop chasing yesterday’s transactions and start securing tomorrow’s market position.

The Future of Advisory

If advisory has been the “future” for nearly a century, why haven’t we unlocked its full potential?

The Death of Traditional Networking

Rethink your networking approach by building authentic, meaningful connections that go beyond surface-level interactions and foster lasting professional relationships.

Ubuntu vs. AI

AI drives efficiency, but humanity provides direction and meaning.
Discover how vision, innovative thinking, and strategic approaches build
meaningful relationships in a world driven by technology.

Shaping Brands Through ESG in South Africa

Should firms in the financial industry in South Africa focus their efforts on ESG? Do South African clients care about a firm’s effort to be more sustainable, to give back to the community and to be transparent i.e. governance? See what we found out…

Stormproof your CV for the Digital Age

Companies are now employing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) for human resources and candidate screening. There have been many people expressing their fear about ideal applicants losing their chance to interview due to an ATS rejecting their CV.