Articles and guides
Articles and guides
Practical articles on SETAs, learnerships, skills funding, leadership, the new world of work and training – written by BOTI for South African managers, HR teams and learners.
All articlesPopular articles 91SETAs and skills funding 22Learnerships 10The new world of work 46The 4th Industrial Revolution 36Virtual and online training 14
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28 Jun 2024Mastering Excel: A Journey from Beginners to Advanced“Excel Mastery: From Basics to Brilliance” Microsoft Excel is an indispensable tool in the modern workplace, offering a vast array of functionalities for data...14 Jun 2024How Microsoft Excel Has Been Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for YearsMicrosoft Excel has used pattern recognition and machine learning for more than a decade. These features run from Flash Fill and Recommended Charts to...23 May 2024Managing Change in the South African Workplace: Navigating Political Uncertainty and ElectionsIf you are looking for change management courses in South Africa, BOTI runs practical change management training for managers, team leaders and HR practitioners....17 May 2024Navigating Dress Codes in the Modern Workplace: The New World of Work in 2024The modern workplace has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, transforming traditional notions of professional attire. With the rise of remote work, flexible...10 May 2024The Crucial Role of Coaching in the Modern Workplace: Nurturing Growth, Performance, and SuccessIn today’s dynamic and competitive workplace, the need for continuous learning, development, and adaptation has never been greater. In this landscape of rapid change,...3 May 2024Unlocking the Power of Affirmations: A Guide to TransformationAffirmations have long been recognized as potent tools for shaping our thoughts and influencing our reality. In the timeless wisdom of Sri Sri Paramahansa...26 Apr 2024Securing Learnership Funding in South Africa: Navigating Strategies and OptionsLearnership funding in South Africa comes mainly from the skills levy system. SETAs pay discretionary grants to employers that host learnerships, and employers recover...19 Apr 2024Navigating Leadership, Ethics, and Sexual Harassment Training: Fostering Respectful WorkplacesIn the business arena, the intersection of leadership, ethics, and sexual harassment training represents a critical juncture where organizational culture, employee well-being, and legal...12 Apr 2024Harnessing Enterprise and Supplier Development: Essential Pillars of the B-BBEE ScorecardEnterprise and supplier development (ESD) is the part of the B-BBEE scorecard that recognises measured companies for buying from, and helping to grow, black-owned...5 Apr 2024From Faux Pas to Mastery: Navigating Workplace Blunders with Upskilling and TrainingIn the bustling world of work, amidst the hustle and bustle of office life, there lies a treasure trove of comedic gold – workplace...4 Apr 2024Executive and Management Coaching for South African LeadersEmbedded in the principle of Five S (5S) are continuous improvement, creating a Visual plant. This is linked into Kaizen and is a component...22 Mar 2024Learnership Qualifications: Why Should Companies Consider Learnerships?A learnership is a structured programme, usually about 12 months long, that combines classroom learning with practical work and leads to a registered qualification....8 Mar 2024Let’s Activate the Power and Potential of Positive AffirmationPositive affirmation is the practice of repeating short, positive, present-tense statements to direct your attention, steady your mood and support the habits you want...23 Feb 2024Find out how prioritising employee well-being builds a healthy, more sustainable workplaceCompanies across the globe are taking stock of how workplace well-being impacts their overall success as we plunge into 2024. Hence, a workforce that...26 Jan 2024Find out how the role of the Chief Spiritual Officer (CSO) is evolving in the modern workplaceAs human beings, we are comprised of mind, body, and spirit – and when we arrive at our place of work each day, we...19 Jan 2024Dispelling the anxiety around the threat of AI replacing human jobsThe media is currently awash with all kinds of stories about AI, both positive and not-so-positive. Not to mention, PwC’s annual global workforce survey...10 Jan 2024Business Intelligence Consulting ServicesEmbedded in the principle of Five S (5S) are continuous improvement, creating a Visual plant. This is linked into Kaizen and is a component...8 Jan 2024Lean Six Sigma Consulting ServicesEmbedded in the principle of Five S (5S) are continuous improvement, creating a Visual plant. This is linked into Kaizen and is a component...17 Nov 2023Clone of Critical Thinking is a vital skill to cultivate during uncertain timesThere is no doubt that within a few short years we have lived through world events that have forced us to change and adapt...3 Nov 2023Critical Thinking is a vital skill to cultivate during uncertain timesThere is no doubt that within a few short years we have lived through world events that have forced us to change and adapt...27 Oct 2023The importance of developing ‘Soft Skills’ in the workplace during uncertain timesA soft skills course teaches the non-technical abilities that shape how people work together: emotional intelligence, communication, collaboration, adaptability and problem-solving. BOTI runs practical,...22 Sep 2023How to manage workplace stress: practical tips to help you perform wellTo manage your stress, start by separating what you can control from what you cannot. Then take short, regular breaks, plan your day around...15 Sep 2023Learn how to control workplace stress levels before they control youTo manage stress in the workplace, employers need to remove the common causes: unclear roles, unmanageable workloads, a lack of feedback and skills gaps....8 Sep 2023Reaching out with the most popular new buzzwords in today’s workplace can save us from feeling ‘left out of the loop’Business jargon, also called biz jargon, corporate lingo or workplace buzzwords, is the shorthand people use at work, such as “reach out”, “circle back”...
