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Mandela and the media: the darkest days

Madiba's eldest daughter has slammed the media for 'acting like vultures' but, in this piece, Chris Moerdyk recounts just some of the challenges the media face in telling the Mandela story to the world. So you think you're clever? Rolf Akermann doesn't care - and points out that he has recently learnt about all the other "Qs". And the fact is... your IQ only contributes 25% to your success rate. Gordon Geldenhuys has some ideas on how you can put social media into the boardroom, and reckons the medium will transform the way that organisations operate over the next few years. Looking for a new job? Well, here's how to make your portfolio stand out with a few short words, courtesy of Dana Leavy-Detrick, who reckons getting the approval of a creative director can be a tough feat; getting their attention can be even harder. You're nothing without a good team - so here are ten tips to building a great team. Tara Turkington says leaders are those who lead by example through passion, tenacity, hard work and positivity. Good news, everyone! We've extended the deadline of our reader competition until Monday, 15 July 2013. Simply create or update your MyBiz Profile on Bizcommunity and stand a chance to WIN an awesome GoPro camera and accessories worth over R6000! Rod Baker, Content Director (@Bizcommunity, @Biz_Marketing) PS Take a look at the latest ads in the Ornico ad showcase.
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