More often than not, talented academics are appointed into leadership and management roles based on their excellence as academics, but fail because of inadequate training and orientation.

Guessing how to lead and manage can result in...

  • Missed Leadership Opportunities

  • Increased Potential for Positional Failure

  • Undermined Organizational Success

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This workshop was developed to equip and empower academics to become excellent leaders and managers of institutes, schools, academic departments or research centers.

Upon Completing the Workshop:

  • Gain a clear understanding of positional leadership and your role as an academic leader
  • Know the functional areas and key performance indicators of your organization
  • Empower yourself for meaningful strategic planning
  • Grasp the concept of an entrepreneurial university
  • Elevate staff motivational levels for enhanced productivity
  • Understand the crucial role of values-based leadership for success
  • Attain clarity on building a successful academic career
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  • Prof Hilda Israel, University of Mpumalanga

    "To teach is to lead. Leadership is action. I believe that all the topics covered spoke to the above. Inspirational! Motivational!"

  • Prof Ndeke Musee, University of Pretoria

    "The workshop offered clear insights on the operations of universities, and broadly what it requires to develop a functional society based on the quality of leadership."

  • Prof Gugu Mchunu, DUT

    "This was a thought provoking workshop. It is relevant to academic leadership. It also provided a good networking opportunity."

  • Kgomotso Mathabe, University of Pretoria

    "As an academic leader, I am grateful for the roadmap; the 10 minute MBA and the KPA's to guide staff meetings. I am heartened and fortified by reminder that there will be challenges and tough times."

  • Prof Litha Yapi, University of Pretoria

    "The workshop was well organised, allowing plenty of time to reflect, debate and find consensus on
    the themes discussed. The content was well researched and has the impact of changing thinking and
    behaviour for the better. Overall, this was a worthwhile exercise that will help me in my future
    endeavours."

  • Prof Annie Joubert, University of Pretoria

    "Thanks Prof Cloete. The workshop was excellent. I truly enjoyed it and learnt so much."

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Who Should Attend:

Directors of Academic Institutes, Schools, and Research Centers

Heads of Departments and Deans of Faculties

Senior University Executives

  • Join the Workshop

  • Implement Proven Practices

  • Lead Your Team to Excellence