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…
A combined article by: Dr. Rajab (MD) and Lorretta Barbours (Associate) Of recent, Resonance Consulting has had several requests to assist organisations interested in developing their own in-house academies to offer training to both employees and new entrants. Companies see the benefit of changing and keeping up with the digital age whilst developing their…
There is no doubt that our connected world has challenges, and we experience it, no matter our culture, belief system or background. Technology is a driver for change, connectivity and communication, which pushes the world to respond to an ever-changing and agile environment. But, can it replace the connectedness between people? As a people, we…
Dr Rooksana Rajab and Janet du Preez co-facilitate at the launch of the Wo-men of Influence event held on 9 April 2018 at Morrells Boutique Venue. Mahatma Gandhi wisely said that we should be the change we want to see in the world. As a people, this has never been as relevant as it is…
It is no surprise that life has become busier for us, with more pressures and less time to complete our tasks. Every day, we are faced with millions of choices to make. Some of these choices are easier to make as we have had similar experiences before, whilst other choices are a little more…
Are you… A woman executive leading or aspiring to lead in a corporate, non-profit, governmental or entrepreneurial environment? Come and connect with like-minded women of influence and spend some time focusing on your personal leadership growth and the next steps in your business journey. This unique event is specifically tailored to support a deep developmental…