Join Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development’s L&D Community of Practice In-Person Workshop.
On 18 September, we took a dive deep into the critical role that EQ (Emotional Intelligence) and CQ (Cultural Intelligence) play in C-suite leadership. This workshop, led by renowned advisor, author, lecturer and keynote speaker, Niven Postma, will equip you with the tools to advocate for, pitch, and implement these essential skills within your organisation’s leadership team.
Key Takeaways:
Why Your C-Suite Needs EQ and CQ Training: Understand the tangible benefits these skills bring to leadership and overall organisational performance.
How to Advocate and Pitch: Learn strategies to effectively communicate the importance of EQ and CQ training to your C-suite.
Impact on Organisational Goals: Explore how fostering these soft skills in leadership can align with and enhance your company’s strategic objectives.
Gain insights and practical tips and problem-solve with L&D peers to empower your teams and drive organisational growth.
Join us for “The Era of Accelerated Change” webinar series in 2024 hosted by Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development.
As 2024 brings unprecedented levels of change across Africa, it’s crucial for businesses to adapt to not only survive but thrive. Our free 60-minute webinars, facilitated by industry experts, will focus on four key areas of business that will be significantly impacted by the rapid pace of change taking place in today’s business landscape.
Webinar 1 Topic:Technological Disruption – AIn’t No going back
Dive into the realm of the latest technological revolution where AI spearheads innovation, redefining industries and reshaping businesses at a rapid pace. Join our panel as they discuss real-life examples and share their own lessons learned.
Join us for “The Era of Accelerated Change” webinar series in 2024 hosted by Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development.
As 2024 brings unprecedented levels of change across Africa, it’s crucial for businesses to adapt to not only survive but thrive. Our free 60-minute webinars, facilitated by industry experts, will focus on four key areas of business that will be significantly impacted by the rapid pace of change taking place in today’s business landscape.
Webinar 2 Topic: 22nd Century Risk Management – A Risky Business
How do we plan for risks that we don’t even know are risks yet? Join us as we unpack strategies to anticipate and mitigate risks in a world where change is the only constant, safeguarding your business and its future.
Join us for “The Era of Accelerated Change” webinar series in 2024 hosted by Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development.
As 2024 brings unprecedented levels of change across Africa, it’s crucial for businesses to adapt to not only survive but thrive. Our free 60-minute webinars, facilitated by industry experts, will focus on four key areas of business that will be significantly impacted by the rapid pace of change taking place in today’s business landscape.
Webinar 3 Topic:Change-fit leadership – Rolling with the punches
As we navigate the era of change, it’s crucial for leaders to cultivate adaptability and resilience to become ‘change-fit.’ Join us to hear how top leaders effectively capitalise on the evolving business landscape, ensuring their organisations remain competitive amidst uncertainty.
Join us for “The Era of Accelerated Change” webinar series in 2024 hosted by Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development.
As 2024 brings unprecedented levels of change across Africa, it’s crucial for businesses to adapt to not only survive but thrive. Our free 60-minute webinars, facilitated by industry experts, will focus on four key areas of business that will be significantly impacted by the rapid pace of change taking place in today’s business landscape.
Webinar 4 Topic: How solid is your strategy, really?
Evaluate your strategy’s solidity and uncover the essentials of strategic resilience in an era of accelerated change. Discover the art of crafting resilient business strategies that withstand the era of accelerated change, propelling your organisation towards success.
Join us as we delve into strategies that tackle current skill gaps while preparing for future needs, ensuring a balanced approach to professional development. In this interactive workshop, gain insights and practical tips from leading expert, Dr Natasha Winkler-Titus and L&D peers to empower teams and drive organisational growth.
“I manage a diverse team in a very fast-paced environment in my role as an Engineering Manager,” shares Hugo van Zyl, from Kimberly-Clark in Cape Town. “I needed to sharpen up the key skills needed to help my team succeed in my role. From creating strategies to making sound financial decisions, right the way through to understanding how macro- and microeconomics impact the way we do business, I needed to improve my team and help us to achieve our objectives. This is what the Senior Management Development Programme provided for me. The SMDP is an extremely well-put-together programme and the level of information and literature presented by the competent subject-matter experts kept me eager to learn.” After successfully completing his SeniorManagementDevelopmentProgramme (SMDP), Hugo van Zyl continued his learning journey by enroling at the University of Lincoln. His successful completion of the SMDP meant that a substantial amount of credits would be recognised towards a graduate degree at Lincoln.
“My engineering degree needed to be coupled with a strong business degree as my future aspiration of growing into an executive role would require it. After completing the SMDP I felt more confident, however, I wanted more. The BA (Hons) Business Management Degree offered by the University of Lincoln as a direct rollover after the SMDP was perfect. It gave me an even deeper understanding of the subjects I was aiming for, whilst giving me the opportunity to become an alumnus on an international level.” The University of Lincoln takes a Work Based Distance Learning approach (WBDL) to support part-time, distance learning. This creates a perfect recipe for full-time employed individuals to continue their learning and development journey while still being able to perform their daily duties as full-time employees. This is something that enhances the learning journey, as it affords real-time application of theory within the candidate’s work environment. “At first I had to adapt to the full distance-learning format and foster the self-discipline needed to complete all the subjects in time to the required level,” shared Hugo. “But the Lincoln team was always by my side, quick to support, respond and ensure I stay on course.” “In the fast-paced world we live in, decisions need to be made on the fly and implemented accordingly,” concluded Hugo. “If you have an aspiration to obtain a degree in Business Management on an NQF level 8, then this is the perfect platform to do this and improve your skillset and qualification.”
At Stellenbosch Business School Executive Education (SBS-ED), our commitment to nurturing continuous learning and development within organisations is paramount. We believe a robust learning culture stands as the bedrock of sustained growth and innovation. In pursuit of this mission, we recently hosted the second installment of our Learning and Development Community of Practice Workshops for 2023. The workshop was titled “Business Culture and Other Short Stories”. Our goal is clear: to equip individuals and organisations with the essential skills to succeed. We aim to help them thrive in our ever-evolving business landscape.
Event Highlights:
Under the theme “Embedding Learning into the Flow of Work and Culture,” our second event was held in Cape Town, South Africa. A diverse group of L&D professionals from varied sectors joined us in a crucial discourse. They discussed how to cultivate a thriving learning culture within their respective organisations. Guided by the expertise of Willem Fourie, an accomplished author, associate professor, and founder of the South African SDG Hub, this workshop provided an invaluable platform for L&D executives and managers to engage in insightful discussions and exchange ideas.
The Focus: Cultivating a Thriving Learning Culture
Central to the workshop’s narrative was the art of seamlessly infusing learning into an organisation’s cultural DNA. Attendees explored approaches and strategies to integrate learning into daily operations, fostering a proactive approach to growth.
The Significance: Why This Matters
In today’s economic landscape, the ability to swiftly adapt to change and innovation is imperative. By underscoring the fusion of learning into the current of work and culture, organisations empower their teams to embrace agility, growth, creativity, and an enhanced capacity to confront challenges head-on.
The Invitation: Join Us for the Next Workshop
We invite all SBS-ED alumni in the fields of L&D and Human Resources to join us at the next event, where we will discuss strategies that amplify the impact of your learning initiatives. The workshop is titled, “Return on Learning Debunked“, facilitated by Sana-Ullah Bray, Sanlam Group Executive: Human Capital and co-facilitated by Dr Chris van der Hoven, CEO of SBS-ED. The workshop takes place on 18 October in Cape Town. To secure your spot, please register at https://lu.ma/8wxop7wv.
Join us in crafting a future of growth and innovation. We have the power to reshape industries, careers, and lives, together.
After completing his Senior Management Development Programme(SMDP), Sunil Singh, Production Manager at Novus Print Gauteng, had a sense of excitement, fulfillment, and achievement. “The SMDP offered me a platform to pursue and obtain a formal, internationally recognised honours qualification. Taking my studies further with the progression route into the University of Lincoln was a definite yes for me, and the results I’ve achieved in hindsight have certainly paid off.” he shared.
“During the degree programme, I thoroughly enjoyed the content of the different modules and working with the highly supportive lecturers from the University of Lincoln. The professional growth that I experienced, in terms of career promotion and broader knowledge gained from the degree programme has been invaluable, and it happened so effectively and efficiently.” “I must make note of the Integrating Leadership and Management Experiences module, as it was critical in understanding management styles versus reflective experiences, and aided me in my current position,” Sunil shared. This is something that distance learning throughUniversityof Lincoln is known for – as degrees are structured around the participants’ current roles and responsibilities meaning that a distance learning degree allows one to apply their learning in real-time to relevant projects. Degree programmes are designed to interface with existing roles, enhance work-based projects and can be completed part-time from anywhere in the world within 18-24 months. Furthermore, within the Distance Learning facilities at the University of Lincoln, there is no final examination. Rather, assessment is continuous throughout the course of study. Each programme has specific learning outcomes, that assist participants to understand what they are expected to know and do to achieve academic success. LincolnInternationalBusinessSchool offers a progressionroute to the final year of an undergraduate degree for Stellenbosch Business SchoolExecutive Development(SBS-ED) alumni who have completed the SeniorManagementDevelopmentProgramme(SMDP). SBS-EDalumni have the opportunity to enrol on the following courses from the UniversityofLincoln in the UK:
Through this partnership with SBS-ED, participants who successfully complete their SMDPcan use the credits to reduce the amount of time it will take them to meet one of the UniversityofLincoln‘s degree programmes.
To find out more about the partnership and to enrol, click here.
We are delighted to announce that StellenboschBusinessSchoolExecutiveDevelopement (SBS-ED), a leading provider of executive development programmes across Africa, is expanding its reach by welcoming three new regions into our network: Ghana, Zambia, and Kenya.
This expansion represents a significant milestone in our mission to empower organisations to reach their true potential by delivering cutting-edge programmes to talented professionals across Africa.
Through these partnerships, we aim to provide the knowledge, skills, and insights necessary for organisations to thrive in an ever-changing business landscape. We believe that by investing in the development of the continent’s human capital, we can continue to unleash Africa’s true potential and fuel its inclusive growth as it stands alongside its peers on the global economic stage.
As such, we welcome the following in-country representatives to the SBS-ED team:
Selassie Tay from Ghana
Stanley Ngigi from Kenya
Muchona Moonze from Zambia
Now operating in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe, StellenboschBusiness SchoolExecutive Education continues to nurture leaders who facilitate lasting impact throughout our continent.
Are you interested in finding out more about the programmes on offer for your teams? Contact us for further information here.
