Leadership

Has the traditional degree in executive education become obsolete and are they fit for the purpose? Many CEOs today have shifted from investing in traditional executive development degrees to concentrating on executive short courses to add value to their top teams. This type of leadership development programme is designed to have an imediate impact into fast changing organsations. […]

Suppose you have decided to get enrolled in an executive education programme. You must be wondering that this is the right move but do you have any bank balance, do you need support from your manager and get a sign-off from your manager. The first stage for getting in touch with your manager is to […]

If you are working in an organisation as a senior executive, you would have had your fair share of leadership development initiatives over the past few years. Dependent on how effective these were you are likely to have either fond or not so fond memories of these. Executive leadership programmes and certainly executive short courses […]

The need for effective leadership development programmes in Africa has never been more of a priority. With a growing population, significant environmental, and economic challenges we need leaders who can set direction and inspire followers.

There is little doubt that technology has and will continue to have a significant impact on executive education in both Africa and across the world. Certainly, when it comes to leadership development, the use of technology in education will offer leaders and executives to learn from the best there is.

The growth of executive short courses has been unsurprising. Executive development programmes are filling a need of executives to have short, p to date courses to help them remain competitive.

Today’s organization requires radically different leadership skills to survive in the rapidly changing global economy. Organizational leaders must make their organizations more flexible and responsive. To do so they must: Foster an environment which is conducive to learning and self renewal Create an appetite and agility for continuous change View every organizational member as a […]

A man was standing waiting for the bus, idly watching a group of children playing in a pond on the opposite side of the road. As he watched, one of the boys drifted away from the edge, arms moving above his head like he was panicking, but no one else seemed to notice. The man, […]