South Africa's business environment has been through enormous changes during the past 12 months. The economic boom times are over: we've seen markets soften as the business climate toughens; consumers are putting on the brakes as they grapple with the effects of a rising interest rate; and South Africans in general trying to adjust to a period of political turmoil. It takes a strong leader to keep a company motivated in times like these. The executives portrayed in South Africa's leading managers, have done this ably. They represent a new generation of leaders, who are able to see, understand, and respond to the bigger picture. In this informative volume, leaders from all sectors of the South African economy debate the differences between leadership and management, the challenges of the future, and what it will take to ensure that South African organisations continue to perform under trying circumstances. CRF is an international publisher conducting research into best organisational practice. It operates in 10 countries and three continents globally. In addition to South Africa's leading managers, CRF is also the publisher of the best employers South Africa, and Top ICT companies in South Africa. These volumes are valuable tools in identifying the top performers in HR, strategy and leadership.