Emergent markets are booming. Africa's economy has kicked into high gear and the continent is pulsing with a new commercial vibrancy. Like other emergent markets, African countries are seeing some of the highest GDP growth figures in the world.

Achieving and sustaining high growth, development and exceptional delivery is no easy task for both private and public sectors. Managers in emergent markets need to be equipped with the correct skills to step up to the next level of management and achieve at this new level.