My Publications

Summary (267~ total publications)

• BOOKS: 12
• BOOK CHAPTERS (Peer-Reviewed): 38
• ARTICLES/PAPERS (Peer-Reviewed): 108
• CONFERENCE PAPERS (Peer-Reviewed): 26
• CASE STUDIES (Peer-Reviewed): 6
• REPORTS / BOOKS (Non-Peer-Reviewed): 3
• OP-EDS/CONTEMPORARY MEDIA (Non-Peer-Reviewed): 70
• THESES / DISSERTAIONS (Peer-Reviewed): 4

BOOKS: 12

• April, K., Dharani, B., & April, A. (2023). Lived experiences of exclusion in the workplace: Psychological & behavioural effects. Bingley (UK): Emerald Publishing.
• Dharani, B., April, K., & Harvey, K. (2021). The poetic journey of self-leadership: Leadership development along stages of psychological growth. Randburg (SA): KR Publishing.
• April, K., & Zolfaghari, B. (Eds.) (2021). Values-driven entrepreneurship and societal impact: Setting the agenda for entrepreneuring across (Southern) Africa. Randburg (SA): KR Publishing.
• Daya, P., & April, K. (Eds.) (2021). 12 Lenses into diversity in South Africa. Randburg (SA): KR Publishing.
• April, K., Kukard, J., & Peters, B. K. G. (2013). Steward leadership: A maturational perspective. Claremont, Cape Town (SA): UCT Press (Juta and Company Ltd).
• April, K., & Shockley, M. (Eds.) (2007). Diversity: New realities in a changing world. Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK): Palgrave Macmillan.
• April, K., & Shockley, M. (Eds.) (2007). Diversity in Africa: The coming of age of a continent. Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK): Palgrave Macmillan.
• Gorelick, C., Milton, N., & April, K. (2004). Performance through learning: Knowledge management in practice. Burlington, MA (USA): Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
• April, K., & Ahmadi-Izadi, F. (2004). Knowledge management praxis. Kenwyn, Cape Town (SA): Juta Academic.
• April, K., Macdonald, R., & Vriesendorp, S. (2000). Rethinking leadership. Kenwyn, Cape Town (SA): Juta Academic (University of Cape Town Press).
• April, K., & Cradock, J. (2000). E or b e@ten: E-business redefining the corporate landscape in South Africa. Durban (SA): Butterworths Publishers (Pty) Ltd.
• April, K. (2000). Knowledge management handbook. Johannesburg (SA): Kagiso (internal book only; not for public consumption)

BOOK CHAPTERS (PEER-REVIEWED): 38

• April, K. (2026). A three-pillar model for spiritually-informed organizational leadership. In J. Marques, S. Nandram, & R. Rocha (Eds.), Research handbook on leadership and spirituality. London, UK: Edward Elgar. 
• April, K. (2026). The seven pillars of the African Inclusive Leadership Model: Decolonial and Majority World perspectives. In J. Bourke, & M. F. Özbilgin (Eds.), Handbook on inclusive leadership (pp. 321-338). Berlin, Germany: De Gruyter Brill. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111662145-018. 
• April, K., & Downes, J. (2026). Emotional maturity, moral maturity and values of emerging leaders in workplace environments. In G. Espedal, T. Ruebottom, M. Struminska-Kutra, J. Bento da Silva, & D. Creed. (Eds.), The Palgrave handbook of emotions and values in organisational institutionalism (pp. 575-605). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12670-2_21
• April, K., & Özbilgin, M. F. (2026). Decolonizing spiritual inclusion: A four-lever DEI framework for Global South workplaces. In J. Marques (Ed.), Encyclopedia of diversity, equity, inclusion and spirituality (pp. 299-311). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-32257-0_263-1
• April, K., & Pearce, U. (2025). Remote work: Advantageous or detrimental behavioural dynamics. In J. Marques (Ed.), The Palgrave handbook of change and resilience at work (pp. 143-165). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-91493-5_7
• Sihela, J., & April, K. (2025). Decolonising DEI knowledge and practices in Africa: Embracing the Bantu-Kongo concept of Mbongi. In C. Erbil, & M. F. Özbilgin (Eds.), Handbook of research on global diversity management (pp. 249-277). London, UK: Edward Elgar. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035311170.00026
• April, K., & Daya, P. (2025). The use of AI in HRM and management processes: The promise of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In J. Vassilopoulou, & O. Kyriakidou (Eds.), AI and diversity in a datafied world of work: Will the future of work be inclusive? (pp. 97-123). Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-233320250000012012  
• April, K. (2025). Self-care and compassion enablers and stumbling blocks: The personal costs within the context of capitalism. In C. Yalkin, & M. F. Özbilgin (Eds.), Care and compassion in capitalism (pp. 125-162), Leeds, UK: Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2051-233320240000010008
• April, K., & Forster, D. (2024). Spirituality, religion, diversity, equity & inclusion. In M. H. Carrim, & L. Moolman (Eds.), Managing diversity in the South African workplace (2nd ed., pp. 113-140). Pretoria, SA: Van Schaik Publishers.
• April, K. (2024). Precarious work in the gig economy: Diversity, race and indigeneity lenses. In E. Meliou, J. Vassilopoulou, & M. F. Özbilgin (Eds.), Diversity and precarious work during socio-economic upheaval: Exploring the missing link (pp. 137-162). London, UK: Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108933070.008  
• April, K. (2023). Leader growth and development: Authenticity enablers and stumbling blocks. In J. Marques (Ed.), The Palgrave handbook of fulfillment, wellness, and personal growth at work (pp. 589-606). Cham, Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35494-6_31
• Kamasak, R., Özbilgin, M. F., April, K., Yavuz Sercekman, M., & Vassilopoulou, J. (2023). ‘We can’t go back to normal’: Global value chain approach to diversity management in multinational enterprises. In C. Maheshkar, & V. Sharma (Eds.), Handbook of research on cross-cultural business and management (pp. 229-263). Wilmington, Delaware, USA: Vernon Press.
• Dharani, B., & April, K. (2022). Understanding and reformulating mental models. In J. Marques (Ed.), Innovative leadership in times of compelling changes (pp. 155-169). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67258-4
• Dharani, B., & April, K. (2022). Inclusive leadership in an increasingly diversified world. In J. Marques (Ed.), Innovative leadership in times of compelling changes (pp. 33-48). Cham, Switzerland: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67258-4
• April, K. (2022). The new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) realities and challenges. In P. Norman (Ed.), HR: The new agenda (pp. 119-132). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• April, K., & Dharani, B. (2021). Diversity and entrepreneurship in South Africa: Intersections and purposive collaboration. In K. April, & B. Zolfaghari (Eds.), Values-driven entrepreneurship and societal impact: Setting the agenda for entrepreneuring across (Southern) Africa (pp. 241-254). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• Dharani, B., & April, K. (2021). Locus of control and the happy entrepreneur. In K. April, & B. Zolfaghari (Eds.), Values-driven entrepreneurship and societal impact: Setting the agenda for entrepreneuring across (Southern) Africa (pp. 199-205). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• April, K., & Zolfaghari, B. (2021). Africaneurs of Sub-Saharan Africa. In K. April, & B. Zolfaghari (Eds.), Values-driven entrepreneurship and societal impact: Setting the agenda for entrepreneuring across (Southern) Africa (pp. 269-275). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• April, K. (2021). The narratives of racism in South Africa. In P. Daya., & K. April (Eds.), 12 Lenses into diversity in South Africa (pp. 11-31). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• April, K., & Daya, P. (2021). Connecting the dots in a diverse South Africa. In P. Daya & K. April (Eds.), 12 Lenses into diversity in South Africa (pp. 195-202). Randburg, SA: KR Publishing.
• April, K., & Forster, D. (2020). Religion and diversity management in the Southern African context. In M. H. Carrim, & L. Moolman (Eds.), Managing diversity in the South African workplace (pp. 123-142). Pretoria, SA: Van Schaik Publishers.
• April, K., & Syed, J. (2020). Belonging: Race, intersectionality and exclusion. In J. Syed, & M. Özbilgin (Eds.), Managing diversity and inclusion: An international perspective (2nd edition, pp. 142-193). London, UK: SAGE Publications Ltd.
• April, K., Makgoba, T., & Forster, D. A. (2018). Spirituality and workplace diversity practices in Africa. In J. Syed, A. Klarsfeld, F. W. Ngunjiri, & C. E. J. Härtel (Eds.), Religious diversity in the workplace (pp. 223-263). London, UK: Cambridge University Press.
• Daya, P., & April, K. (2017). Practical considerations for the management of diversity and inclusion in an emerging market context: A South African case study. In M. F. Özbilgin & J-F. Chanlat (Eds.), Management and diversity: Perspectives from different national contexts (pp. 191-225). Bingley, UK: Emerald Publishing Limited.
• Vassilopoulou, J., Da Rocha, J. P., April, K., Kyriakidou, O., & Özbilgin, M. (2016). Does the ongoing global economic crisis put diversity gains at risk? Diversity management during hard times: International examples from the USA, South Africa and Greece. In Prescott, J. (Ed.), Handbook of research on race, gender, and the fight for equality (pp. 424-452). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
• April, K., & Syed, J. (2015). Race and ethnicity at work. In M. Özbilgin, & J. Syed (Eds.), Managing diversity and inclusion (pp. 134-176). London, UK: SAGE Publications Ltd.
• Tatli, A., Berry, D., Ipek, G., & April, K.(2014). Self-initiated expatriation: Case study lessons from Africa and the United States. In M. Özbilgin, D. Groutsis, & W. Harvey (Eds.), International human resource management (pp. 214-235). Victoria, Australia: Cambridge University Press.
• Vassilopoulou, J., Da Rocha, J. P., Seierstad, C., April, K., & Özbilgin, M. (2013). International diversity management: Examples from the USA, South Africa and Norway. In B. Christiansen, E. Turkina, & N. Williams (Eds.), Cultural and technological influences on global business (pp. 14-28). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global.
• April, K., Peters, B. K. G., Locke, K., & Mlambo, C. (2011). Leading ethically: What helps and what hinders. In C. Millar, & E. Poole (Eds.), Ethical leadership: Global challenges and perspectives (pp.165-186). Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.cv org/10.1057/9780230299061_10
• April, K. A., & Peters, B. K. G. (2011). Communal versus individual modalities of work: A South African investigation. In R. F. Littrell, & P. S. Nel (Eds.), Leadership & management studies in Sub-Sahara Africa Volumes II and III (pp. 51-99), San Diego, CA, USA: University Readers.
• April, K., & Blass, E. (2010). Ethical leadership required to lead a diverse Europe. In W. Matiaske, S. Costa, & H. Brunkhorst (Eds.), Contemporary perspectives on justice (pp. 183-201). München, Mering, Germany: Rainer Hampp Verlag.
• April, K., & Smit, E. (2010). Diverse discretionary effort in workplace networks: Serving self over community in China. In J. Syed, & M. F. Özbilgin (Eds.), Managing cultural diversity in Asia: A research companion (pp. 73-109). Cheltenham, UK:  Edward Elgar Press.
• April, K., & April, A. (2009). Reactions to discrimination: Exclusive identity of foreign workers in South Africa. In M. F. Özbilgin (Ed.), Equality, diversity and inclusion at work: A research companion (pp. 216-228). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Press.
• April, K., & April, A. (2007). Responsible leadership ethics. In K. April, & M. Shockley (Eds.), Diversity: New realities in a changing world (pp. 276-293). Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Peters, K., April, K., Shockley, M., & Dhamija, V. (2007). Diversity & corporate governance. In K. April, & M. Shockley (Eds.), Diversity: New realities in a changing world (pp. 196-213). Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
• April, K., (2007). Consequences of new realities. In K. April, & M. Shockley (Eds.), Diversity: New realities in a changing world (pp. 357-371). Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
• Theimann, N., & April, K. (2007). Cave canem! The art (or science?) of Western management in an African context. In K. April, & M. Shockley (Eds.), Diversity in Africa: The coming of age of a continent (pp. 10-34). Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK:  Palgrave Macmillan.
• Potgieter, A., April, K., & Bishop, J. (2005). Complex adaptive enterprises. In M. Khosrow-Pour (Ed.), Encyclopedia of information science and technology: Volume 1 (pp. 475-480). Hershey, PA, USA: Idea Group.

ARTICLES / PAPERS (PEER-REVIEWED): 108 

• April, K., & Williams, F. (2026). Leading in the gray: Navigating anxiety, moral injury & repair, and ethical fading. Effective Executive, 29(2), tba.
• Bağlama, S. H., Özbilgin, M. F., Erbil, C., & April, K. (2026). Decolonizing management education: Mechanisms for challenging colonial legacies and other intersecting hierarchies of knowledge in a neoliberal context. Globalisation, Societies and Education. Early View Online Publication (impact factor 2.4). https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2026.2690013
• Erbil, C.,  April, K., & Özbilgin, M. F. (2026). The compassion-consumption paradox in pet care markets: Rethinking inclusion in multi species consumer policy. Journal of Public Policy & Marketing, 45(3) (impact factor 7.2). https://doi.org/10.1177/07439156261438358 
• Mthembu, S., April, K., Erbil, C., & Özbilgin, M. F. (2026). Relatability as a racialised construct in corporate graduate recruitment: Revealing a hidden mechanism of labour market exclusion for Black African youth in South Africa. The British Journal of Sociology. Early View Online Publication (impact factor 3.3). http://doi.org/10.1111/1468-4446.70128
• Mbatha, W., April, K., & Erbil, C. (2026). Shielding labour and the temporal governance of leadership legitimacy: Intersectional conditions of authority among South African Black women leaders. Gender in Management: An International Journal. Early View Online Publication (impact factor 3.4). https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-01-2026-0061 
  
• Williams, F., Mondi, S., & April, K. (2026). The role of adversity, resilience and identity: Influence on academic and leadership aspirations and trajectories. Effective Executive, 29(1), 45-71.
• April, K. (2025). Narrative inquiry as pedagogy: Decolonial approaches to teaching DEI in the Majority World. Effective Executive, 28,(4), 64-95.
• Moodley, K., April, K., Erbil, C. (2025). Intersectional passing and the costs of conditional inclusion: The embodied survival of South African Indian women leaders. Gender, Work & Organization. Early View Online Version (impact factor: 3.0). https://doi.org/10.1111/gwao.70081
• Papalambros, P., Gero, J., Maier, A., Cagan, J., Ahmed-Kristensen, S., Albers, A., April, K., et al. (2025). Design Science: Why, what, and how — Revisited. Design Science, 11, e48 (impact factor 3.27).  https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.2025.10026
• April, J., & April, K. (2025). The intersections of context, agency & meaning of everyday objects: Anthropological and marketing implications. Effective Executive, 28(3), 42-59.
• Dharani, B., Gunzburg, T., & April, K.  (2025). Types of prejudice: A study of accent-ism in English in South Africa. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 1-16 (impact factor 3.9). https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2025.2540552
• April, K., Bourne, D., & Dharani, B. (2025). Reframing leadership through imperfection: A golden repair leadership model for inclusive and authentic leadership in the Global South. Effective Executive, 28(2), 34-50.
• April, K., & Motlanthe, M. (2025). Cultural impediments to individual effectiveness in the workplace – Part II. Effective Executive, 28(1), 47-81.
• Ng, E., Fitzsimmons, T., Kulkarni, M., Ozturk, M. B., April, K., Banerjee, R., & Muhr, S. L. (2025). The anti-DEI agenda: Navigating the impact of Trump’s second term on diversity, equity and inclusion. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 44(2), 137-150 (impact factor 3.0). https://doi.org/10.1108/EDI-02-2025-0116
• Sihela, J., & April, K. (2025). Invoking Biko in MOS: Black Consciousness as potential liberator praxis for confronting organizational and workplace anti-Black racism. Organization, 32(2), 220-246 (impact factor 4.6). https://doi.org/10.1177/13505084241290179 
• April, K., & Motlanthe, M. (2024). Complicating workplace cultural constructs – Part I. Effective Executive, 27(4), 63-84.
• Bourne, D., April, K., & Dharani, B. (2024). Editorial: Identity work in coaching: New developments and perspectives for business and leadership coaches and practitioners. Frontiers in Psychology, 15(1517877), 1-3 (impact factor 2.89). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1517877 
• Davids, L., April, K., & Grover, R. (2024). Leading change in and through crises: An entrepreneurship-as-practice framework. Effective Executive, 27(3), 45-82.
• Dharani, B., Witbooi, E., & April, K. (2024). Self-talk valence and motivational orientation for entrepreneurship: An exploratory study. Small Enterprise Research, 31(2), 163-179 (impact factor 2.28). https://doi.org/10.1080/13215906.2024.2399509  
• Hickley, G., & April, K. (2024). The utilisation of self-talk in leadership. Effective Executive, 27(2), 26-48.
• Taala, M., Daya, P., & April, K. (2023). Perceptions of retentions & resignations among race groups: An ‘inclusive’ company case study. Effective Executive, 26(4), 46-87.
• April, K. (2023). AI-induced solidarity economy: The need for stewardship orientation. Effective Executive, 26(3), 30-45.
• Syster, C., Daya, P., & April, K. (2023). Factors affecting marginalization and discrimination of women in senior leadership: An exploration of the manufacturing industry in South Africa. Effective Executive, 26(2), 24-51.
• Rapiya, A., April, K., & Daya, P. (2023). Leader identity dissonance: Spirituality challenges of black African professionals in the workplace. Effective Executive, 26(1), 45-89.
• Reimers, D., & April, K. (2022). An intersectional approach beyond race and gender: Women in the SA architectural profession. Effective Executive, 25(4), 50-96.
• Dharani, B., Guntern, S., & April, K. (2022). Perception differences in burnout: A study of Swiss-German managers and subordinates. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 64(4), 320-330 (impact factor 2.162). https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000002425
• Miyen, L., & April, K. (2022). Simultaneous systems of disadvantage: Women as technical managers in mining. Effective Executive, 25(3), 41-77.
• Gono, T., & April, K. (2022). Adaptive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective Executive, 25(2), 46-79.
• Swart-Opperman, C., Dharani, B., & April, K. (2022). The impact of emotional experiences of innovation champions on innovation outcomes. Journal of Innovation Management, 9(4), 98-126. https://doi.org/10.24840/2183-0606_009.004_0006
• Pillay, J., & April, K. (2022). Developing leadership maturity: Ego development and personality coaching. Effective Executive, 25(1), 40-73.
• Dharani, B., & April, K. (2022). Investigating happiness at work along the organizational life cycle: Moderating role of locus of control. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 20(1), 216-228 (impact factor 1.27). https://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.20(1).2022.19
• Zietsman, D., & April, K. (2021). Homosocial reproduction: The lived workplace experiences of diverse millennial women. Effective Executive, 24(4), 37-61.
• Zietsman, D., & April, K. (2021). Experiences that cause diverse millennial women to resign from organizations. Effective Executive, 24(3), 39-64.
• Dharani, B., Giannaros, M., & April, K. (2021). Alleviating state boredom through search for meaning and affirmation of workplace heroes. Management Research Review, 44(9), 1298-1319 (impact factor: 1.68). https://doi.org/10.1108/MRR-08-2020-0490
• Myeza, A., & April, K. (2021). Atypical black leader emergence: South African self-perceptions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12(626473), 1-21 (impact factor: 2.067). https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.626473
• Madonko, N. & April, K. A. (2020). The effectiveness of leaders in communicating organizational values. Effective Executive, 23(4), 22-38.
• Dharani, B., Vergo, O., & April, K. (2020). An intersectional approach to hegemonic masculinity and internal hegemony: A thematic analysis in South African men. Journal of Gender Studies, 30(3), 329-343 (impact factor: 1.585). https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2020.1852918
• Kantor, L., April, K., & Nilsson, W. (2020). The transformative leadership capacities of mindfulness. Effective Executive, 23(3), 27-64.
• Koshy, G., April, K., & Dharani, B. (2020). Intuition and decision-making: Business and sports leaders. Effective Executive, 23(2), 31-65.
• Train, K. J., & April, K. (2020). Compassion capability in resource limited organizations in South Africa. Africa Journal of Management, 6(1), 6-23 (impact factor: 1.8). https://doi.org/10.1080/23322373.2020.1717284
• Zhou, Y., & April, K.(2020). BRICS workplace comparisons: Influence of Chinese and South African cultural orientations. Effective Executive, 23(1), 40-55.
• April, K., & Sikatali, N. (2019). Personal- and interpersonal assertion of female leaders in skilled technical roles. Effective Executive, 22(4), 33-58.
• April, K., & Chimenya, G. (2019). Leader sensemaking in times of crises. Effective Executive, 22(3), 14-41.
• April, K., & Dalwai, A. (2019). Leadership styles required to lead digital transformation. Effective Executive, 22(2), 14-45.
• Cassuto, P., & April, K. (2019). Non-racial identities of South African born-frees: Implications for HR management. Effective Executive. 22(1), 38-77.
• Swart-Opperman, C., & April, K. A. (2018). Innovation team composition: The enabling role of the individual emotive outlook. African Journal of Business Management, 12(12), 357-371 (impact factor: 1.105). https://doi.org/10.5897/AJBM2018.8547
• April, K. A., & Pillay, G. (2018). Stress and self-care of SMME owners. Effective Executive, 21(3), 38-63.
• April, K. A., & Singh, K. (2018). Empowered powerlessness in production environments. Effective Executive, 21(2), 20-50.
• April, K., & Josias, A. (2017). Diasporic double consciousness, créolite and identity of Coloured professionals in South Africa. Effective Executive, 20(4), 31-61.
• April, K. A., & Wyndham Quin, L. (2017). Resources for women’s resilience: A study of non-profit volunteers in Africa. Effective Executive, 20(3), 31-62.
• April, K., & Schörder, C. (2017). Authentic leadership – Personal values: Impediments & enhancers Effective Executive, 20(2), 31-65.
• April, K., & Tape, A. (2017). Emerging market stakeholder impact of pharmaceutical drug patent expiration. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 13(1), 34-45.
• Avenant, P. S. G., April, K. A., & Peters, B. K. G. (2016). Power relations & complex organisational development. International Journal of Complexity in Leadership and Management, 3(3), 218-243. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJCLM.2016.080320
• Elsass, P., Park, J., Adkins, C., & April, K. (2016). Behavioral ethics: Exploring the global landscape in ethics education. Journal of Management Education, 40(2), 220-222 (impact factor: 2.2). https://doi.org/10.1177/1052562916629453
• April, K., Beall, C., & Peters, B. K. G. (2015). Understanding leadership through the arts. Effective Executive, 18(4), 18-39.
• Swart-Opperman, C., & April, K. (2015). Individual emotive outlook profiles: Successful and unsuccessful innovative Namibian teams. Effective Executive, 18(3), 31-61.
• Al-Ariss, A., Özbilgin, M., Tatli, A., & April, K. (2014). Tackling whiteness in organizations and management. Journal of Managerial Psychology, 29(4), 362-369 (impact factor: 4.280).  https://doi.org/10.1108/JMP-10-2013-0331
• Makgoba, T., April, K., & Al Ariss, A. (2014). Understanding spirituality at work, organizations and in management. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 10(2), 41-52.
• Daya, P., & April, K. (2014). The relationship between demographic groups and perception of inclusion in a South African organisation. The South African Journal of Business Management, 45(2), 25-34 (impact factor: 0.675). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v45i2.122
• Phiri, S., & April, K. (2014). Values: Self-reports of lived congruency. Effective Executive, 17(2), 20-39.
• April, K., Loubser, J., Özbilgin, M., & Al-Ariss, A. (2013). Managing diversity in higher education: Understanding and tackling ethnic stratification in social comfort. South African Journal of Higher Education, 27(5), 1164-1180 (impact factor: 0.39). https://doi.org/10.20853/27-5-289
• Train, K., & April, K. (2013). Compassion in organizations: Cause for concern or distress. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 9(3), 25-41.
• Maharaj, N., & April, K. (2013). The power of self-love in the evolution of leadership and employee engagement. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 11(4), 120-132 (impact factor: 1.27). https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-40/the-power-of-self-love-in-the-evolution-of-leadership-and-employee-engagement
• April, K., & Soomar, Z. (2013). Female breadwinners: Resultant guilt and shame. Effective Executive, 16(4), 32-47.
• Sharma, V., & April, K. (2013). Ethnicity & identity creation: Africa’s social work-role lessons from the past. Effective Executive. 16(2), 51-61.
• Hamman, R., & April, K. (2013). On the role and capabilities of collaborative intermediary organisations in urban sustainability transitions. Journal of Cleaner Production, 50, 12-21 (impact factor: 9.297). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2012.11.017
• Mutowo, M., & April, K. (2012). A path dependency investigation into the sources of sustainable competitive advantage of the University of Rhodesia, 1945-1980: The influence of initial conditions. International Journal of Management Research and Business Strategy, 1(1), 138-166.
• April, K. A., Goebel, K.M.J., Blass, E., & Foster-Pedley, J. (2012). Developing decision-making skill: Experiential learning in computer games. International Journal of Information Systems and Social Change, 3(4), 1-17.
• Warner, R., & April, K. (2012). Building personal resilience at work. Effective Executive, 15(4), 53-68.
• April, K.A., Dharani, B., & Peters, B. K. G. (2012). Impact of locus of control expectancy on level of well-being. Review of European Studies, 4(2), 124-137 (impact factor: 0.79). https://doi.org/10.5539/res.v4n2p124
• Stocks, A., April, K. A., & Lynton, N. (2012). Locus of control and subjective well-being: A cross-cultural study in China and Southern Africa. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 10(1), 17-25 (impact factor: 1.27). https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-36/locus-of-control-and-subjective-well-being-a-cross-cultural-study
• April, K., Lifson, D., & Noakes, T. (2012). Emotional intelligence of elite sports leaders & elite business leaders. International Journal of Business and Commerce, 1(5), 82-115.
• April, K., Ephraim, N., & Peters, B. K. G. (2012). Diversity management in South Africa: Inclusion, identity, intention, power and expectations. African Journal of Business Management, 6(4), 1749-1759 (impact factor: 1.105). https://doi.org/10.5897/AJBM11.1184
• Lombard, L., April, K., & Peters, B. K. G. (2012). Sustainability & authentic leadership: Stumbling blocks and enablers. Crown Research in Education, 2(2), 74-84.
• Lynton, N., & April, K. (2012). Connected but not alike: Cross-cultural comparison of Generation Y in China and South Africa. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 8(1), 67-80.
• April, K., Loubser, J., & Peters, B. K. G. (2012). Intergroup behaviour: South African Gen Y. Effective Executive, 15(2), 8-40.
• April, K. A., & Peters, B. K. G. (2011). Communal vs. individual modalities of work: A South African perspective. Asia Pacific Journal of Business and Management, 2(1), 5-36 (impact factor: 2.4).
• April, K., Dharani, B., & Peters, B. K. G. (2011). Leader career success & locus of control expectancy. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 7(3), 28-40.
• April, K., Vermeulen, P., & Blass, E. (2010). Leadership competence & identity: The role of formative, situated experiences. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 6(4), 50-67.
• April, K., Riabtsev, K., & Peters, B. K. G. (2010). Leadership capabilities, management selection: Game theoretic modelling. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 8(4), 207-218 (impact factor: 1.27). https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-4-cont/leadership-capabilities-management-selection-game-theoretic-modelling
• April, K., Peters, B. K. G., Locke, K., & Mlambo, C. (2010). Ethics and leadership: Enablers and stumbling blocks. Journal of Public Affairs: An International Journal, 10(3), 152-172 (impact factor: 2.7). https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.360
• April, K., & Mooketsi, B. (2010). Dealing with guilt and shame after breaking the glass ceiling. Effective Executive, 13(8), 68-86.
• April, K., & Blass, E. (2010). Measuring diversity practice and developing inclusion. Dimensions, 1(1), 59-66.
• April, K., & Ephraim, N. (2010). Four-step process to implement African leadership. Effective Executive, 13(1), 42-57.
• April, K., Peter, B. K. G., & Allison, C. N. (2010). Stewardship as leadership. Effective Executive, 13(2), 52-69.
• Peter, C., de Lange, W., Musango, J. K., April, K., & Potgieter, A. (2009). Employing Baysian modelling to climate change effects on biofuel production. Climate Research, 40, 249-260 (impact factor: 1.954). https://doi.org/10.3354/cr00833
• April, K., April, A., & Blass, E. (2009). Ethical leadership required to lead Europe beyond instrumental rationality. Academy of Taiwan Business Management Review, 5(3), 1-15.
• Potgieter, A., April, K.A., Cooke, R. J. E., & Osunmakinde, I.O. (2009). Temporality in link prediction: Understanding social complexity. Emergence: Complexity & Organization (E: CO), 11(1), 69-83 (impact factor: 0.33). https://doi.org/10.emerg/10.17357.f36e83dae14bc5abbd0b2453db79571c
• April, K., Shockley, M., & Peters, B. K. G. (2009). IT and social complexity: Complementary resource combinations in the South African assurance industry. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 7(1), 86-98 (impact factor: 1.27). https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-24/it-and-social-complexity-complementary-resource-combinations-in-the-south-african-assurance-industry
• April, K., Katoma, V., & Peters, B. K. G. (2009). Critical effort and leadership in specialised virtual networks. Annual Review of High-Performance Coaching and Consulting, 1(1), 187-215.
• April, K., & Katoma, V. (2008). Discretionary effort: Can we really account for performance surge. KMPro Journal, 5(2), 14-31.
• Blass, E., & April, K. (2008). Developing talent for tomorrow. Develop, 4(1), 48-58.
• April, K., Dreyer, S., & Blass, E. (2007). Gender impediments to the South African boardroom. South African Journal of Labour Relations, 31(2), 51-67. https://journals.co.za/doi/10.10520/EJC59609
• April, K., & April, A. (2007). Growing leaders in emergent markets: Leadership enhancement in the new South Africa. Journal of Management Education, 31(2), 214-244 (impact factor: 2.08). https://doi.org/10.1177/1052562906297595
• April, K., & Dreyer, S. (2007). Gender unplugged in the SA executive boardroom: The paradigm shift. Effective Executive, December, Ref No.: 03M-2007-12-11-01, 62-77.
• April, K., & Bessa, J. (2006). A critique of the strategic competitive intelligence process within a global energy multinational. Problems & Perspectives in Management, 4(2), 86-99 (impact factor: 1.27). https://www.businessperspectives.org/index.php/journals/problems-and-perspectives-in-management/issue-10/a-critique-of-the-strategic-competitive-intelligence-process-within-a-global-energy-multinational
• Potgieter, A., April, K. A., Cooke, R. J. E., & Lockett, M. (2006). Adaptive Bayesian agents: Enabling distributed social networks. South African Journal of Business Management, 37(1), 41-55 (impact factor: 0.675). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v37i1.597
• Mendelek-Theimann, N., April, K., & Blass, E. (2006). Context tension: Cultural influences on leadership and management practice. Reflections, 7(4), 38-51.
• April, K., April, A., & Wabbels, H. (2006). Growth through unlearning. Develop, 3, 78-81.
• Gorelick, C., & April, K. (2004). BP case study: KM team structuration and sense-making (Part II). South African Journal of Business Management, 35(2), 15-24 (impact factor: 0.675). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v35i2.653
• Gorelick, C., & April, K. (2004). BP case study: KM team structuration and sense-making (Part I). South African Journal of Business Management, 35(1), 1-16 (impact factor: 0.675). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v35i1.647
• April, K. A., Bosma, P., & Deglon, D. (2003). Intellectual capital (IC) measurement and reporting: Establishing a practice in SA mining. Journal of Intellectual Capital, 4(2), 165-180 (impact factor: 7.24). https://doi.org/10.1108/14691930310472794
• April, K. (2002). Guidelines for developing a k-strategy (knowledge management strategy). Journal of Knowledge Management, 6(5), 445-456 (impact factor: 9.41). https://doi.org/10.1108/13673270210450405
• April, K., & Hill, S. (2000). The uncertainty and ambiguity of leadership in the 21^stcentury. South African Journal of Business Management, 31(2), 45-52 (impact factor: 0.675). https://doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v31i2.733
• April, K. A. (1999). Leading through communication, conversation and dialogue. Leadership & Organizational Development Journal, 20(5), 231-241 (impact factor: 3.575). https://doi.org/10.1108/01437739910287108
• April, K. (1997). Asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL): A technology focus and forecast. Elektron: Journal of the SA Institute of Electrical Engineers, 23-26. (this paper won the SA Telecommunications Award for ‘Best Research Article for 1997’ in its category).
• April, K. (1995). Calibration using an instrumentation amplifier. Elektron: Journal of the SA Institute of Electrical Engineers, 54-55.
• April, K. (1995). A cost-effective, accurate and versatile PC-interface card. Elektron: Journal of the SA Institute of Electrical Engineers, October, 5-7. (this paper won the ‘Best Research Article for 1995 Award’).

CONFERENCE PAPERS & PROCEEDINGS (PEER-REVIEWED): 26

• Keene-Young, B., April, K., & Özbilgin, M. F. (2025). The influence of normative whiteness in the South African private sector. 18th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference (‘AI and diversity in a data field world of work: Will the future of work be inclusive‘), The American College of Greece, Athens, Greece, 7th-9th July 2025.
• April, K., & Daya, P. (2025). Historical racial tension & racial equality in the workplace: Impact on organisational marketplace relevance. 3rd Race in the Marketplace (RIM) Conference (‘Past in present – Pathways to the future‘), University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 7th-9th January 2025.
• Toefy, R., & April, K. (2024). A gendered perspective on context-relevant strategic decision-making by leaders under crises conditions. 17th Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference (‘Gender equality across the gender spectrum‘), Universidad De Sevilla, Seville, Spain, 27th-29th May 2024.
• Sihela, J., & April, K. (2023). Anticolonial solidarity and decolonial social leadership: African-centered strategies for reparation, restitution, and decolonial healing of black employees and communities. Gender, Work & Organization (GWO) Hybrid Conference (‘Marginalised gender identities: How can intellectual activism transform work and organization‘). Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 28th-30th June 2023.
• Sihela, J., & April, K. (2022). Decolonial disruptions to enable organizational racial equality. 15^th Equality Diversity Inclusion (EDI) Conference (‘Disruption’). University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 22^nd-24^th July 2022.
• Sihela, J., & April, K. (2022). Invoking Biko in management and organisation studies (MOS): Advancing black consciousness as decolonial praxis to counter workspace anti-black racism, coloniality and white supremacy. Gender, Work and Organisation (GWO) Conference (‘A decolonial view beyond the borders’). Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, 22^nd-24^th June 2022.
• Daya, P., Hinton, F., Schiff, R., & April, K. (2020). The journey to conscious engagement. WBM Human Resources Management International Conference (Online, asynchronous). United States of America, 3^rd October 2020.
• Swart-Opperman, C., & April, K. (2017). Emotive outlook: The x-factor for innovation implementation teams. Mixed Methods International Research Association (‘South Africa conference: Applying mixed methods to move disciplines forward’). University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, 30th August-1st September 2017.
• Swart-Opperman, C., & April, K. (2017). The impact of innovation champions on successful innovation outcomes in Africa: A critical review. Namibia University of Science and Technology Research Day, 21st November 2017.
• Swart-Opperman, C., & April, K. (2015). Understanding innovation & emotive outlook of knowledge teams in Namibia. Ashridge International Research Conference 4 (‘Leadership, management and innovation in professional and knowledge intensive organisations: People and process challenges in the global knowledge economy’). Ashridge Business School, England, UK, 12th-14th June 2015.
• Maharaj, N., & April, K. (2013). Self-love & leadership: Tapping the heart of employee engagement. Ashridge International Research Conference 3 (‘Multigenerational Challenges: Integrating Younger and Older Ages in Managing the Organisation’). Ashridge Business School, England, UK, 19^th-20^th July 2013.
• Lombard, L., April, K. A., & Peters, B. K. G. (2011). Achieving authentic, sustainable leadership. AshridgeInternational Research Conference (‘The sustainability challenge: Organisational change and transformational vision’). Ashridge Business School, England, UK, 10^th-12^th June 2011.
• April, K., & Peters, B. K. G. (2010). South African leadership work-modes: An empirical workplace investigation. Leadership and Management Studies in Sub-Sahara Africa.University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 22^nd-24^th November.
• April, K. A. (2007). Leading responsibly through compassion. Ashridge International Research Conference. Ashridge Business School, England, UK, 27^th July 2007.
• April, K., & Ephraim, N. (2006). Implementing African leadership: An empirical basis to move beyond theory. 1^stInternational Conference on Values-Based Leadership, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 14^th-16^th March.
• April, K., & Shockley, M. (2005). Social complexity: An integrating catalyst for complementary resource combinations in the South African assurance industry. 4^thInternational Critical Management Studies Conference, University of Cambridge, England, UK, 4^th-6^th July.
• Potgieter, A., April, K., & Cooke, R. (2005). Using Bayesian agents to enable distributed network knowledge: A critique. 4^thInternational Critical Management Studies Conference, University of Cambridge, England, UK, 4^th-6^thJuly.
• Vermeulen, P., April, K., & Lhermitte, G. (2005). Leadership competence: A socially networked process. 4^thInternational Critical Management Studies Conference, University of Cambridge, England, UK, 4^th-6^th July.
• Gorelick, C., & April, K. (2001). Toward an understanding of organizational learning and knowledge management: A case study of structuration and sensemaking in British Petroleum’s knowledge management team. 4^th International Conference on Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management: New Directions, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada, 1^st-5^th June, 1-20.
• April, K. (2001). Knowledge management strategy: A theoretical framework. UNICOM Proceedings, 2, London, United Kingdom, 16^th May.
• April, K., de Smet, A., Dunford, R., Geigle, S., Gorelick, C., & Jenefsky, R. F. (2001). Models of consulting & consulting projects. Academy of Management: Management Consulting Division, Professional Development Workshops, Washington DC, USA, 3^rd-5^thAugust.
• April, K., de Smet, A., Dunford, R., Geigle, S., Gorelick, C., & Jenefsky, R. F. (2001). Phases of consulting projects. Academy of Management: Management Consulting Division, Professional Development Workshops, Washington DC, USA, 3^rd– 5^thAugust.
• April, K., de Smet, A., Dunford, R., Geigle, S., Gorelick, C., & Jenefsky, R. F. (2001). Deliverables and reports. Academy of Management: Management Consulting Division, Professional Development Workshops, Washington DC, USA, 3^rd-5^th August.
• April, K., Harvey, M-L., & Reardon, D. (2001). Women in higher education. International Management Theory at Work Conference, Lancaster University, England, UK, September.
• April, K., & Spangler, A. (2000). Knowledge management in multinational corporations within South Africa. International Management Theory at Work Conference, Lancaster University, England, UK, September.
• April, K. (2000). Guidelines for management education in South Africa. 2^nd International Lancaster-Cambridge Conference: Emergent Fields in Management Connecting Learning and Critique, Lancaster University, England, UK, 19^th-21^st July, 1-24.

CASE STUDIES (PEER-REVIEWED): 6

• April, K. (2023). Insights on founder leadership & coach ability: Regenize, Doing Business in Africa (DBIA) Cases, The Case Writing Centre, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town. https://shorturl.at/fMOQZ
• Cairns, P., Boyd, S., & April, K. (2021). TEACHING NOTE: The road less travelled:A Zimbabwean leadership dilemma, The Case Writing Centre, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, ISSN: 2633-8505. https://doi.org/10.1108/CASEUCT-2021-000003
• Mpherwane, M., April, K., & Barnardo, C. (2019). The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC): Powerless but accountable leadership for former GCEO, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, ISSN: 2045-0621. URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-06-2019-0161
• Janse van Rensburg, H., & April, K. (2019). The Sorbet way: Scooping up success through servant leadership, In SAGE Business Cases. SAGE Publications, Ltd., https://www.doi.org/10.4135/9781526474636
• Hargarter, A., & April, K. (2007). First National Bank: Inspirational leadership in a South African context, European Case Clearing House, Case Study Reference No. 407-048-1, 54 pages, https://www.thecasecentre.org/main/products/view?id=73999
• April, K., Mulder, W., & Simpson, R. (2001). DoCoMo’s i-mode: Strategies for success, European Case Clearing House, Case Reference No. 501-050-1, 45 pages, https://www.thecasecentre.org/main/products/view?id=22088

REPORTS / BOOKS (NON-PEER-REVIEWED): 3

• Aiken, D., April, K., Booysen, L., Essed, P., Kelly, C., Nkomo, S., Soudien, C., Steyn, M., & Swafo, I. (2010). Being different together: Case studies on diversity interventions in some South African organisations. M. Steyn (Ed.). Intercultural and Diversity Studies of Southern Africa (iNCUDISA). Cape Town: University of Cape Town Press, 1-236. ISBN: 978-0-620-49382-6.
• April, K., Arruda, C., Artiles, M. C., Barry, S., Bindra, J. S., Cabrera, A., Carlson Nelson, M., Casey, C., Garret-Cox, K., Garton Ash, T., Goerke, P., Hastings, M., Gratton, L., Holzer, H., Kelly, K., Sakamoto, T., Seshadri, P., & Thomas, D. A. (2009). Recommendations on creating and managing inclusive workforces. World Economic Forum: Special Global Agenda Council on Talent and Diversity, October 2009, 1-26.
• Brown, H., Kunene, P., Rouse, C., April, K., Berman, S., & Potgieter, A. (2003). Developing a basis for knowledge management:A Bayesian network approach (Unpublished Working Paper, Department of Computer Science and Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, Technical Report Number: CS03-14-00, 1-6).

OP EDS / CONTEMPORARY MEDIA (NON-PEER-REVIEWED): 70

• April, K. (2022). Addressing the lack of JEDI in the workplace. GSB Ideas Exchange, 10^th February 2022. https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ideas-exchange/leadership-and-ethics/beating-the-bbbee-backlash-to-right-the-wrongs-of-the-past
• April, K. (2022). Here’s why black millennial women are leaving your organisation. GSB Ideas Exchange, 8^th February 2022. https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ideas-exchange/leadership-and-ethics/heres-why-black-millennial-women-are-leaving-your-organisation
• April, K. (2022). May the workforce be with you: Bring on the JEDI to beat the B-BBEE backlash and right the wrongs of the past. Daily Maverick, 9^th February 2022. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2022-02-09-may-the-workforce-be-with-you-bring-on-the-jedi-to-beat-the-b-bbee-backlash-and-right-the-wrongs-of-the-past/
• April, K. (2021). Move over extroverts and introverts – today’s organisations need ambivert managers and leaders. Daily Maverick, 29^th June 2021. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2021-06-29-move-over-extroverts-and-introverts-todays-organisations-need-ambivert-managers-and-leaders/
• Kantor, L., April, K., & Nilsson, W. (2021). Making space for Buddha in the boardroom. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/making-space-for-buddha-in-the-boardroom-158885
• April, K. (2021). Social justice in South Africa is as much business’ crisis as it is government’s. GSB Ideas Exchange, 29^th March 2021. https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ideas-exchange/emerging-market-business/social-justice-in-sa-is-business-crisis
• April, K. (2020). Women transformational leaders are a beacon of hope. News24, 8^th August 2020. https://www.news24.com/news24/columnists/guestcolumn/opinion-women-transformational-leaders-are-a-beacon-of-hope-20200808
• April, K., Singh, K., Klapsia, T. J. (2020). What should companies be doing to ensure that they can manage employee well-being? GSB Ideas Exchange,29^th July 2020, https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ideas-exchange/management-fundamentals/what-should-companies-be-doing-to-ensure-they-can-manage-employee-well-being
• April, K., & Makgoba, T. (2020). South Africa needs leaders who are willing to step out of their comfort zones. Daily Maverick, 13^thJuly 2020. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2020-07-13-south-africa-needs-leaders-who-are-willing-to-step-out-of-their-comfort-zones
• April, K. (2020). Cometh the hour, cometh the man: Cyril Ramaphosa rises to the occasion. Daily Maverick, 1^st April 2020. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-04-01-cometh-the-hour-cometh-the-man-cyril-ramaphosa-rises-to-the-occasion
• April, K., & Dharani, B. (2020). Inclusion boosts the bottom line. Mail & Guardian, 27^thMarch 2020, p.21. https://mg.co.za/article/2020-03-26-inclusion-boosts-the-bottom-line/
• April, K. (2020). Great leaders are made in times of crises: Who will step up? GSB Ideas Exchange, 26^th March 2020. https://www.gsb.uct.ac.za/ideas-exchange/covid-10/great-leaders-times-of-crises
• April, K., & Dalwai, A. (2019). Technology refashions leadership in financial services sector, Cover, 1^stSeptember 2019.
• April, K., & Dalwai, A. (2019). Wealth managers grapple with an unknown future. Business Day, 1^stAugust 2019. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2019-08-01-wealth-managers-grappling-with-an-unknown-future
• April, K. (2019). SA youth seek and have fluid identities, Mail & Guardian, 31^st May 2019. https://mg.co.za/article/2019-05-31-00-sa-youth-seek-and-have-fluid-identities
• April, K. (2019). The six crucial elements of values-based leadership. Lexus Thought Leadership: Lexus Life, May 2019, 2.
• April, K. (2019). Coloured professionals have a harder time succeeding in senior management roles. Cape Argus, 13^th March 2019. https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/opinion/coloured-professionals-have-a-harder-time-succeeding-in-senior-management-roles-19853799
• April, K., & Josias, A. (2019). Coloured execs battle to get to the top. Mail & Guardian, 22^ndFebruary 2019. https://mg.co.za/article/2019-02-22-00-coloured-execs-battle-to-get-to-the-top
• April, K. (2019). ‘Treu’ transformation in business: Myth or reality? Daily Maverick, 30^th January 2019. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2019-01-30-treu-transformation-in-business-myth-or-reality/
• April, K. (2018). Is unmanaged stress killing off our SMMEs? Entrepreneur Magazine, 28^th November 2018. https://entrepreneurmag.co.za/advice/starting-a-business/small-business-advice/is-unmanaged-stress-killing-off-our-smmes/
• April, K. (2018). Why small business owners need to manage stress levels. Business Day, 25^th November 2018. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2018-11-25-why-small-business-owners-need-to-manage-stress-levels/
• April, K. (2018). The future of work: Fun and games and a healthy dose of humanity. GSB Business Review, 10, 20-21. http://www.gsbbusinessreview.gsb.uct.ac.za/the-future-of-work-fun-and-games-and-a-healthy-dose-of-humanity/.
• April, K. (2018). Artificial intelligence demands reimagining of workplaces. Business Day, 25^th April 2018, 7. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2018-04-25-game-changing–artificial-intelligence-demands-reimagining-of-workplaces/.
• April, K. (2015). Inclusive leadership: The hard work of soft power. Global Network Perspectives, 27^th May 2015. https://globalnetwork.io/perspectives/2015/05/hard-work-soft-power
• Buyens, D., April, K., & Parry, E. (2018). AI in HR: Artificial intelligence and the work revolution. Changeboard UK, 24^th April 2018. https://www.changeboard.com/article-details/16761/ai-in-hr-artificial-intelligence-and-the-work-revolution/?
• April, K. (2017). SA’s emerging leaders face a tough call: Living with congruent values and action. Fin24, 22^nd September 2017. http://www.fin24.com/Opinion/sas-emerging-leaders-face-a-tough-call-20170922
• April, K. (2017). Ethical leadership needed more than ever in a diverse Europe. Fin24. 23^rd May 2017.  http://www.fin24.com/Opinion/ethical-leadership-needed-more-than-ever-in-a-diverse-europe-20170523
• April, K. (2017). Why SA needs more steward leaders like Ahmed Kathrada. Fin24, 18^th April 2017. http://www.fin24.com/Opinion/why-sa-needs-more-steward-leaders-like-ahmed-kathrada-20170418
• Peters, B. K. G., April, K., & Kukard, J. (2014). Steward leadership: Een alternatief leiderschapsmodel voor toekomstige generaties leidinggevenden. Management Development, Spring Edition, 22(1), 20-25.
• April, K., & Peters, B. K. G. (2014). A better way to lead. HR Magazine, February 2014 Edition, 60-62.
• Peters, B. K. G., & April, K. (2013). Why organisations need steward leaders. 360 – The Ashridge Journal, Winter 2013/14, 24-29.
• April, K. (2013). Resilience and inclusive leadership: A personal journey. Dialogue, December 2013 to January 2014 Edition, 32-35.
• April, K. (2012). Leadership through social action. YPO/WPO MBA in a Day Booklet, 27^th January, 4-6.
• April, K. (2012). Academy of management set to be held in SA. The Citizen. 29^th May 2012, 23.
• April, K., & Mooketsi, B. (2011). Guilt, shame and the successful South African career woman. Management Today, 29(5), 42-43.
• April, K. (2011). What makes us choose to act ethically? Breakwater Business, 12(1), 44-45.
• April, K. (2010). Less can be more if you have soft power. Sunday Independent, 3^rd October, 17.
• April, K. (2010). Real leadership. Xplore, October, 37.
• April, K. (2010). Time for moral courage. Breakwater Business, 11(1), May 2010, 10-11.
• April, K. (2009). Dimensions of choice. Destiny, January/February Edition, 82-85.
• April, K. (2008, 28^th May). Business is not a discipline. Inaugural lecture conducted from the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 1-17.
• April, K., & Jappie, A. (2008). Global talent warfare: Line managers are still the determinant. Journal for Convergence, 9(1), 40-43.
• April, K., April, A., & Sharma, V. (2008). Exclusive workplace systems. 360⁰The Ashridge Journal, April Edition, 22-27.
• April, K. (2008). Work should be about sharing your talents with the world. Business Day, Health News, 29^th October, 2.
• April, K. (2007). Choice: Power in diversity. 360⁰ The Ashridge Journal, March Edition, 4-5.
• April, K., & Wilson, A. (2007). In search of ethics: Probing the firm-society interface. Journal for Convergence, 8(1), 16-19.
• Torun, E., & April, K. (2006). Individual control (locus of control): Implications for business managers. Journal for Convergence, 7(1), 1-4.
• April, K. (2006). Business could use a little soul. Business Brief, 10(6), 38-39.
• Peters, B. K. G., & April, K. (2006). The global future of the MBA. Journal for Convergence, 7(4), 16-19.
• April, K., & Shockley, M. (2004). How ready is your organisation for KM. Global Knowledge Review, September Edition, 10-12.
• April, K. (2005). Knowledge sharing and distribution. Global Knowledge Review, March Edition, 8-12.
• April, K. (2005). Toimetulek mitmekesisusega: Paluks uutmoodi lähenemist. Director, June Edition (6), 52-55.
• April, K. (2005). Diversity management in emerging economies: In search of a new approach to humanism. Journal for Convergence, 6(3), 1-4.
• April, K. (2005). Stewardship: Technology’s role in shaping our diverse future. Journal for Convergence, 6(2), 114-117.
• April, K., Fourman, M., & McCrea, J. (2004). The digital leapfrog: Monitoring and evaluation and performance management as an improvement tool in business and government. Journal for Convergence, 5(2), 20-24.
• April, K., & Shockley, M. (2004). Organisational readiness for KM. Global Knowledge Review, September Edition, 10-12.
• April, K., & Koegelenberg, R. (2004). A roadmap to achieving strategic objectives. Journal for Convergence, 5(4), 56-59.
• April, K. (2003). Leveraging diversity: Weaving strong fabrics from different threads. Journal for Convergence, 3(4), 54-55.
• Shockley, M., & April, K. (2003). Good corporate governance: Building stakeholder trust. Journal for Convergence, 3(4), 26-30.
• April, K. (2002). Competitive advantage: It takes knowledge to sustain the edge. Journal for Convergence, 3(3), 50-56.
• April, K., & Cradock, J. (2001). The wisdom of being a fast-follower. Intelligence: Business 2.0, April Edition, 76-80.
• April, K. (2001). The fittest runner wins the race: Acquiring the agility to change. Journal for Convergence, 2(3), 153.
• April, K. (2001). E-business: Technological or strategic issue? Journal for Convergence, 2(2), 84-89.
• April, K. (2000). A stitch in e-time: South Africa trails the world. Journal for Convergence, 1(2), 113.
• April, K. (2000). Digital marketplaces can transform buy-side e-commerce in SA. Journal for Convergence, 1(2), 129.
• April, K. (2000). From divide and control to collaboration and understanding. Journal for Convergence, 1(1), 143.
• April, K. (1999). The new leadership lens of love and energy. People Dynamics, 16(9), 34-38.
• April, K., & Macdonald, R. (1998). New science and leadership: The shift in thinking. People Dynamics, 17(6).
• April, K., & Macdonald, R. (1998). New science implications for South African leaders. People Dynamics, 16(9), 14-15.
• April, K. (1998). Leading through communication. People Dynamics, 16(11), 74-85.

Conference Addresses (Non-Peer-Reviewed Conferences): 66

• April, K. (2025). Golden Repair Leadership Model (GRLM): Wabi-sabi, kintsugi & ubuntu principles and philosophies. PhD Research Colloquium (Online, synchronous). Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany, 18th Dec.
• April, K. (2024). Values-based & inclusive leadership. Australian Financial Advisers South African Conference, Allan Gray Head-Office, Cape Town, South Africa, 16th  Oct.
• April, K. (2024). Inclusive leadership: A DEI perspective. Conference: Leadership Day (Online, synchronous). Allan Gray Philanthropies Leadership Academy, South Africa, 29th Aug.
• April, K. (2024). Inclusive leadership in Southern Africa: Cognisance of decolonial and contextual challenges. Durham University Business School Global Week (“Building inclusive organisations for an inclusive society: Global perspectives and challenge“), Durham, England UK. 28th Feb.
• April, K. (2022). Inclusion through a South African lens. International Labour Organisation and UCT Office for Inclusivity & Change Conference (Online, synchronous). Switzerland and South Africa, 29^th Sep.
• April, K. (2022). Diversity, equity and inclusion: What we need to do as leaders, MTN Global Leadership Conference (Online, synchronous). South Africa, 3^rd Feb.
• April, K. (2021). Keynote: Decolonisation: Lessons for higher educational practice. Lekgotla: Monitoring and Evaluation of Transformation and Inclusion in Higher Education (Online, synchronous). University of Cape Town, South Africa, 11th Oct.
• April, K. (2021). Developing leaders for a changed / changing world. Knowledge Resources HR Directors Conference (Online, synchronous). South Africa, 17th Mar.
• April, K. (2020). Diversity & inclusion and the pandemic. KR Online HR Conference (Online, synchronous). South Africa, 4th Nov.
• April, K. (2020). Diversity and inclusion in higher education. International Diversity and Inclusion Affinity Group, AACSB: Global Business Education Network – Europe, Middle East and Africa Annual Conference (Online, synchronous). United States of America, 27th Oct.
• April, K. (2020). Creating inclusion for all. Knowledge Resources HR Directors Conference. Century City Conference Centre, South Africa, 11th Mar.
• April, K. (2019). Values-based entrepreneurship and societal impact. Allan Gray Centre International Conference, University of Cape Town, Graduate School of Business, Cape Town, South Africa, 10th-11th May.
• April, K. (2018). Values-based leadership. United Nations Leaders Conference: Leadership for Transformation and Resilience, Atlantic Imbizo, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 27^thNov.
• April, K. (2018). Diversity and inclusion. MTN CEOs Conference, MTN Innovation Centre, Fairland, Roodepoort, South Africa, 24^th Oct.
• April, K. (2016). Diversity and inclusion. Allan Gray Financial Services Conference, Allan Gray Head-Office, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 1^st Dec.
• April, K. (2016). Africa and its potential. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Divisional Conference, The St Regis Hotel, Doha, Qatar, 20^th Mar.
• April, K. (2015). Leading inclusively. SA Breweries Financial Managers Conference, Newlands Brewery, Cape Town, South Africa, 29^th Oct.
• April, K. (2014). Narrative & business leadership. Life Church Mens Conference, Life Church, Somerset West, Cape Town, South Africa, Mar.
• April, K. (2014). Personal leadership & unlearning. Actuarial Society of South Africa Annual Conference, Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton, Cape Town, South Africa, 18^thApr.
• April, K. (2012). Effective leadership. Momentum Leader Conference, Centurion, Pretoria, South Africa, 22^ndJun.
• April, K. (2012). Renewing your mental constructs. God At Work Conference, Christian Life Church, Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, 10th Feb.
• April, K. (2012). Leadership through social action. Young Presidents Organisation (YPO) Global Conference, One & Only Hotel, Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, 12th Jan.
• April, K. (2011). Responsible leadership & personal resilience. ABN AMRO Senior Managers Conference, Blooming, The Netherlands, 19^th Sep.
• April, K. (2010). The necessary inner work to lead responsibly outward. Louis Group Entrepreneurship Conference, Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa, May.
• April, K. (2010). Re-establishing trust through responsible leadership. European Leadership Platform Annual Conference, Kerk aan Zee in Noordwijk aan Zee, The Netherlands, 30^thSep.
• April, K. (2010). Moral courage & responsible leadership. National College Annual Leadership Conference, Birmingham International Convention Centre, England, United Kingdom, 17^thJun.
• April, K. (2009). Explore diversity … differently. YPO-WPO Johannesburg, Tintswalo at Waterfall, Kyalami, South Africa, 15^thDec.
• April, K. (2008). Leading responsibly from your own story. Novartis Technical Operations Annual Conference, Novartis Head-Office, Basel, Switzerland, 12^thNov.
• April, K. (2008). Inclusion and exclusion in the workplace. YPO-WPO Africa Leadership Conference, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa, 26^th-27^thMay.
• April, K. (2008). You lead the change with responsible intention. NHS South-East Coast Black & Minority Ethnic (BME) Annual National Conference, Hilton Hotel, Gatwick Airport, England, United Kingdom, 20^thJun.
• April, K. (2008). Global trends and personal story. Granbuild Construction Stakeholders Annual Conference, Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa, 16^thMay.
• April, K. (2008). Inclusion for all. NHS South-East Coast ‘Best of Health’ Conference, Brighton Centre, Brighton, England, United Kingdom, 16^thApr.
• April, K. (2007). Leading inclusively in the 21^stcentury. NHS Chief Executives Pacesetters D&I Conference, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London, England, United Kingdom, 7^th Nov.
• April, K. (2007). Diversity and inclusion. Novartis HR Global Conference, Novartis Head-Office, Basel, Switzerland, 20^thSep.
• April, K. (2007). Leadership trends and challenges. YPO-WPO Africa Leadership Retreat, Four Seasons Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa, 3^rdApril.
• April, K. (2007). Leadership, diversity and coaching. MTC Client Managers Conference, Windhoek Country Club, Windhoek, Namibia, 23^rdFeb.
• April, K. (2007). Workplace trends: Global and local. Granbuild Construction Stakeholders Annual Conference, Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa, 11^thFeb.
• April, K. (2006). Leading oneself: Getting closer to employees in order to be the best for the world. Geert Groote Instituut Conference, Odean Theatre, Zwolle, The Netherlands, 21^stNov.
• April, K. (2006). Shifting from being the best in the world to being the best for the world. National Health Service (NHS) Scotland Diversity in Leadership Conference, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, 8^thNov.
• April, K. (2006). Leading responsibly from any place you find yourself. Rotary Club Cape Town Conference, Kelvin Grove, Claremont, Cape Town, South Africa, Oct.
• April, K. (2006). Transformation case studies: Companies and counties that get it right, and those that got it wrong. Old Mutual Transformation Thinkers’ Conference, Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, 19^thJul.
• April, K. (2006). Leadership trends in a global economy. Business IQ Group CEO Conference, Arabella Sheraton Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, 12^thMay.
• April, K. (2005). Diversity management in the Baltics: A new approach please. 3rd Annual Baltic Management Development Association Conference, Tallinn, Estonia, 5th-6th May.
• April, K. (2005). The business context in a changing world. NMC Construction Stakeholders Annual Conference, Belmont Square Conference Centre, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa, 17^thAug.
• April, K. (2005). Linking knowledge management and culture. The Institute of People Management (IPM) Annual Conference, Sun City, South Africa, 5th Aug.
• April, K. (2005). Global trends and challenges. Sanlam Investment Managers Conference, Goudini, South Africa, 28^thJan.
• April, K. (2004). Stewardship & responsible leadership: Technology’s role. Annual VIAG Conference, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 7th Nov.
• April, K. (2004). Knowledge management. Sanlam Investment Managers Conference, Investment Head-Office, Tygervalley, Cape Town, South Africa, 26^thAug.
• April, K. (2003). The new leadership that is required. Standard Chartered Global Markets Group Conference, The Beaufort Hotel, Sentosa Island, Singapore, 21^stOct.
• April, K. (2003). Macro-micro leadership challenges. Pioneer Foods Annual Executive & Senior Management Conference,Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa 9^th Oct.
• April, K. (2003). Guidelines for developing a knowledge management strategy. Excellante Conference, Balalaika Hotel, Sandton, South Africa, 12th Feb.
• April, K. (2002). Diversity: A global perspective. Namibian Chamber of Business Conference, NamPower Convention Centre, Windhoek, Namibia, 24^thSep.
• April, K. (2002). Macro & micro challenges for 21^stcentury growth. National Brands Annual Sales Conference, Alpine Heath Resort, Drakensberg, South Africa, 19^th Aug.
• April, K. (2002). Rethinking leadership. Sun International Management Conference, Sun City Hotel, Pilansberg, South Africa, 9^thAug.
• April, K. (2002). Knowledge management – Core competitive advantage. SA Breweries Technical & Manufacturing Annual Conference, Sun City Pilansberg Room, Sun City Hotel, Pilansberg, South Africa, 28^thJun.
• April, K. (2002). Diversity: The key to sustainable competitive advantage. SA Breweries Marketing, Sales & Distribution Annual Conference, Sun City Superbowl, Pilansberg, South Africa, 17^thMay.
• April, K. (2002). Macro and micro challenges for the 21^stcentury. Excellante Treasury Management Conference, Balalaika Hotel, Sandton, South Africa, 24^th Apr.
• April, K. (2002). Diversity-business management, alignment and measurement. Convergence Summit, Balalaika Hotel Sandton, South Africa, 21st Mar.
• April, K. (2001). Strategic constraints for the public sector in South Africa. Oliver Tambo Fellows Conference, Vineyard Hotel, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa, 26^thOct.
• April, K. (2001). Knowledge management and adding value through people. Sabinet Fossil Fuel – B2B (Back to Basics) Conference, Cathedral Peak Hotel, Drakensberg, South Africa, 29th-31st August.
• April, K. (2001). Achieving & measuring business benefit from knowledge management. UNICOM Knowledge Management Conference, New Connaught Rooms, London, United Kingdom, 16^thMay.
• April, K. (2000). Knowledge management: Redefining the organisational landscape. PS Leadership Development Conference, Correctional Services, Cape Town, South Africa, Oct.
• April, K. (2000). Coaching for performance. Shell SA Executive Conference, Tarragona Lodge, Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, 7^th Aug
• April, K. (2000). How e-business is impacting the relevance of traditional strategic models. Shell Strategists Conference, ShellHead-Office, South Bank Offices, London, United Kingdom, 27^th Jul
• April, K. (2000). Constructively engaging emerging black professionals. Actuaries Conference, Old Mutual House, Bishops Court, Cape Town, South Africa, 6^th May
• April, K. (1999). Servant leadership. Kariba-Fundamo Technical Conference, Sanlam Head-Office, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa, 21st Mar.

DISSERTATIONS/THESES (PEER-REVIEWED): 4

• April, K. (2004-1998). A resource-based view of the firm: Integrating the role of IT as a strategic resource (An empirical study of South African personal financial services firms:1999-2003) (Unpublished PhD thesis, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, August 2004, 1-531).
• April, K. (1997-1997). An investigation into the applicability of new science, chaos theory and complexity theory to leadership, and development of guiding principles for the modern leader and organisation (Unpublished MBA dissertation, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town, December 1997, 1-252).
• April, K. (1996-1995). High resolution techniques for the measurement of component and device performance (Unpublished MSc(Eng) dissertation, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, April 1996, 1-119).
• April, K. (1994-1994). A study of the fundamental performance and limitations of analogue-to-digital converters (Unpublished BSc(Eng) dissertation, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town, November 1994, 1-108)