Cross-sector training initiative
Waterberg Collaborative Development Program
Prof Nick Binedell, Founding Dean of the Gordon Institute of Business Science
ITI; HSF
Participants from leadership in different sectors
It was very encouraging to experience the insightful and inspiring sessions during a special first two-day module this week.
The participants from different Waterberg Municipality offices, civil society, businesses and traditional leaders will continue to interact and learn jointly with great guest speakers and trainers over coming weeks.
South African context analysis - multiple crises needing urgent attention
GIBS/ITI; HSF
Understanding important context dimensions
Situational analysis in the first Module looked at South African crises, the important role of infrastructure, institutions, individuals - all in the global context.
Participants discussed challenges in the Waterberg district, and assets and strategies to work on them. Great presentations and deep reflections were shared on urgent change, agency, innovation, and collaborative ways forward.
Prof Drikus Kriek who teaches Leadership, Leading High Performance Teams and Organisation Development facilitated very engaging sessions
ITI
Content and approach highly appreciated by participants
The extremely engaging, interactive leadership training sessions and exercises were truly appreciated by the participants.
They referred to historic and current examples from South Africa and abroad.
With a focus on self awareness, the sessions equally shed light on aspects of team work, an organisational development approach and context awareness - laying the foundation for coming modules.
Khosi Jiyane, Clinical Psychologist and experienced facilitator
ITI; HSF
A multi faceted program with a holistic, praxis oriented approach
The focus areas of upcoming modules will include work on communication, crucial conversation skills, project management and stakeholder involvement.
An action learning approach will also facilitate future cross-sector collaborations.
The innovative program had been developed by multi disciplinary experts and practicians in consultation with stakeholder representatives from the area.
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