And this is why its SO difficult to address implicit bias and our default to choose to employ "people like us". Conscious efforts are required to empower hiring managers to opt for #cognitivelydiverse candidates #AEC2022
Its not about changing the "how we look" to mirror demographics, its about embracing differences in "how we think" to truly succeed #AEC2022#diversity#inclusion
We have too many managers, and not enough leaders! Leaders empower others, and don't rely on outside consultants to drive engagement and find opportunities to boost individuals' sense of self Dr Reisenberger #AEC2022
Employees with a strong sense of "self" and belief that they are enabled to continue to grow, are more motivated, less likely to be absent, more inclined to collaborate and to enable others. #AEC2022 Are you enabling your employees individually?
Listening now to Dr. Tzili Reisenberger presenting "It's good to be Good". She focuses on how we recognise and motivate the people in our organisations, beyond simple financial reward. #AEC2022
Transparency, authenticity and integrity are essential ingredients to transformative leadership. A willingness to be honest about where we are, what needs to be done, and addressing the elephants in the room #AEC2022
Transformation initiatives typically fail, not in the policy/procedure phase, but rather in the change management and leadership processes with the PEOPLE within the organisation. #AEC2022#leadingwithempathy
Tackling the elephant in the room: minimal transformation achieved in the past 2o years. How do you eat the elephant? One strategic bite at a time... It requires conscious effort and change, that must be championed. #AEC2022
Now on stage... Transformation on Steroids, presented by Thembi Chagonda and John Botha. Transformation requires a fundamental shift, not just employment equity compliance #AEC2022
Blown away by @thabileoka presentation at #AEC2022. Believe every South African, including school kids, should hear this. Simply explained economics and impacts of policy decisions, beyond political rhetoric.
Key Reform #5 Telecommunications. We need better utilisation of our spectrum. To drive inclusive access, push prices down, improve connectivity and enable "business". We perform right at the bottom, even when compared to our African counterparts. @thabileoka#AEC2022
Key Reform #3: Solve the energy crisis. Eliminate corruption, enable Eskom (but hold to account), get IPP and independent power to get online ASAP @thabileoka#AEC2022
Key Reforms #2: Localisation. We need to reduce our reliance on imports. Beneficiation of products in SA for export at higher cost, rather than exporting raw product and then importing finished goods at high cost @thabileoka#AEC2022
Key Reforms #1: Integrated transportation infrastructure enables workers and goods to move, at better cost. Puts more people to work and keeps more Rands in their pockets (spending) @thabileoka#AEC2022
South Africa's biggest sectors, like Finance, are not job-intensive (lower skilled) nor tradeable. We should be enabling Manufacturing, Mining, Tourism @thabileoka#AEC2022