23 Questions
What has been a common strategy adopted by successful enterprises in Africa according to the text?
Setting bold visions for growth
How have successful businesses in Africa typically viewed the continent's challenges?
As opportunities for growth
What positive action have successful business leaders in Africa taken towards innovation?
Making smart moves to innovate product offerings
How have successful businesses in Africa managed the continent's volatility?
By building resilience into their business models
What drives many of Africa's successful business leaders beyond just profit motives?
A deeper sense of responsibility to solve human issues
Who is mentioned as an example of a successful business leader in Africa in the text?
Strive Masiyiwa
What is M-Kopa's purpose in Africa?
Revolutionizing lives with solar-power kits
What motivated Masiyiwa's initiatives in education and entrepreneurship?
Desire to move the needle on Africa's challenges
What is one key role that multinationals like GE see themselves playing in Africa?
Investing in skills-building infrastructure
Which country saw businesses speaking up about bureaucratic challenges to improve ease of doing business?
South Africa
What is Masiyiwa's philosophy regarding success?
To be a responsible citizen and solve problems
What does Tony Elumelu's 'Africapitalism' philosophy emphasize?
Commitment to long-term investment and creating economic prosperity and social wealth
What is the primary goal of Jay Ireland, GE's Africa president and CEO?
To build science and technology skills across Africa
How does Fred Swaniker suggest companies should view their role in society?
Take a holistic view and contribute to societal development
What type of companies are contributing to the social and economic development of countries in Africa?
Companies that engage with communities and invest in long-term growth
What concept does Graça Machel advocate for to address Africa's social and economic challenges?
A partnership among various sectors to solve challenges
What does Graça Machel believe is essential for the private sector to do in terms of poverty eradication?
Engage in job creation on a massive scale
Based on the text, what kind of changes does Graça Machel suggest business leaders should implement for job creation?
Creative, forward-thinking changes
According to Nelson Mandela, what mindset should individuals adopt regarding their capabilities?
'Playing small' limits achieving one's full potential
What approach to life does Manu Chandaria embody according to the text?
'Playing big' and striving for excellence
What is the main focus of the fund mentioned in the text?
Supporting smaller scalable businesses for economic growth and job creation
'Doing good' in Africa, according to the text, can result in:
'Outsized returns' for shareholders along with transformative societal impact
'Africapitalism' emphasizes:
'Private sector-led development'
Learn about the key strategies adopted by successful businesspeople in Africa, as discussed in the book. Discover how to set bold visions for growth, identify long-term trends, and convert challenges into opportunities ahead of the competition.
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