The Wo-men of Influence event is specifically tailored to support a deep developmental exploration for women and are geared to assist them with the high-pressure challenges they face on a daily basis and to allow them to access their own inherent strengths. Come and connect with other women of influence and spend some time thinking about your…
I recently also had an opportunity to attend the latest Curiosita Colloquium hosted by The Da Vinci Institute, at the Da Vinci Hotel. Part of the visit was to listen to a guest discussion presented by Mrs Teryl Schroenn, CEO at Accsys (Pty) Ltd. in view of their recent win of the Management of People…
The CIE Thabiso Skills Institute, in collaboration with JET Education Services and MSC Artisan Academy and with support from J.P. Morgan, is implementing a developmental project to up-skill unemployed youth in a number of areas across South Africa. This initiative is South Africa’s first global innovation for workplace-based learning as part of the New Skills…
In an early blog post, I spoke about the importance and role of research in making well-informed decisions that influence an organisations innovative and competitive approach toward sustainable business performance and accountability. This is applicable to any organisation and is especially pertinent today in organisations that are accountable to donor funders and key stakeholders for…
We recently attended the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) Summit. We had a great time meeting colleagues and old friends and the input into the Summit’s objectives was truly valued. The Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDC) is a national, multi-tiered and multi-stakeholder advisory body chaired by the Deputy President of the Republic of…
We have spoken before about the way of the world and its position toward complexity. Although the human civilisation has come a long way in understanding the world around us, developing, and implementing structures to make life easier, there is no doubt that chaos still looms around the corners of our everyday lives. Over the…
The concept of transformation brings meaning to the process of change. In nature, we see how the caterpillar cocoons itself, and through this process of change, transforms into a beautiful butterfly. Similarly, the world of business views transformation as a process of profound and radical change that orients an organisation in a new direction for…