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Leadership in South Africa and its Talent Competitive Challenges

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Professor Paul Evans sharing his insights into the new world of dualities we now live in with the audience

INSEAD alumni, company leaders of French Corporates in South Africa and Volkswagen SA employees, had a stimulating, early morning start to their day last week attending INSEAD’s Professor Paul Evans’ seminar – Leadership in South Africa and its Talent Competitiveness Challenges. This event was hosted by the IAASA and Volkswagen at the VW offices in Sandton. Prof. Evans, recognised as one of the most influential global though leaders in his field, was masterful, and engaged attendees’ despite the early start.

Due to time constraints on the day, not all the content was covered however the link below contains the entire slide deck as well as Prof. Evans’ Letter to the President on Vocational Education Reforms. Prof. Evans thoroughly enjoyed the discussions on the day and has sent through this personal note:

“Thanks for coming to the INSEAD seminar at VW Sandton on Wednesday. I enjoyed the questions and comments, especially after we had broken the ice by coffee break time.

Along with a copy of the slides, as promised, is the Letter to the President on reform in Vocational Education, coming from a year of discussions and work by the HR Think Tank that was set up by Knowledge Resources and Stellenbosch’s Institute for Future Studies. There are contact details re this Think Tank if anyone is interested in more info or getting involved. PAUL EVANS”

Link to slides and letter: https://goo.gl/WouxVa

INSEAD South Africa’s Alumni Perspectives

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In conjunction with the IW50 event held at the JSE, INSEAD South Africa NAA is proud to present its inaugural Alumni Perspectives book. It is a publication that spotlights,a few of INSEAD’s trailblazing alumni in the country and pays tribute to their accomplishments.

Within this series, you will hear from inspiring alumni whose journeys weave the very fabric of INSEAD’s identity. Industry leaders, entrepreneurs and contributors to their communities, they have found exemplary ways to harness ‘business as a force for good’ at both a global and local level.

Download the full copy here

and for even more Alumni Perspectives from the other parts of the world click here

 

40% discount for SA NAA members for these INSEAD online courses

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INSEAD’S 40% DISCOUNTS TO ALUMNI WHO RENEW THEIR MEMBERSHIP

Staying Ahead in your Company and the Market

Inevitably, your role is already changing, even if this is not yet apparent within your organisation.  Market changes at breakneck speed, driven by digitisation and globalised competition, will force your company to adapt its business model, processes and skills demand profile. Are you staying ahead of the pack by acquiring emerging new competencies for your industry? Can you edge out your competitors in the market for that highly coveted new position, or to ramp up demand for your new digital product?

INSEAD has introduced cutting edge on-line digital learning programmes, to ensure that our alumni have access to continuous personal development. At 40% discounted rates for our subscribed alumni, INSEAD has made adapting our knowledge and skills to remain responsive to rapidly evolving markets highly accessible. Learn from INSEAD’s global thought leaders, while interacting with alumni across the globe.

Please see further details, and the list of on-line learning courses below.

Driving Value through Business Acumen
This course gives you the key tools and perspectives from strategy and finance. It develops business acumen and strategic thinking, enabling you to identify concrete opportunities to elaborate your strategy and enhance financial performance. Alumni Association members are welcome to invite their team members to participate in this course with them. View details. Apply here.

Start: 16 March 2018
Length: Seven weeks
Price: 2,250 Euros + VAT (IAA/NAA members will enjoy a special offer of 40% off this price)

Emerging Leaders in a Digital Age
This course is designed to help emerging leaders adapt to the challenges faced by organisations in a fast-paced digital environment. It will equip you with the skills needed to lead yourself – and then translate that knowledge into leading others and forming effective team collaboration in the digital age. View Details. Apply here.

Start: 13 April 2018
Length: Five weeks
Price: 1,950 Euros + VAT (IAA/NAA members will enjoy a special offer of 40% off this price)

Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
This course provides the strategy tools, concepts and perspectives that will allow you to develop a strategic response to the new digital possibilities and to then align your organisation for effective strategy execution. View details. Apply here.

Start: 4 May 2018
Length: Five weeks
Price: 1,500 Euros + VAT (IAA/NAA members will enjoy a special offer of 40% off this price)

Innovation in the Age of Disruption
This course provides an understanding on how to leverage innovation to respond to change, particularly change driven by digital transformation. The programme focuses on the people, process, and philosophy of innovative companies to help you develop your ability to innovate by generating more ideas and putting them into action. View details. Apply here.

Start: 25 May 2018
Length: Five weeks
Price: 1,500 Euros + VAT (IAA/NAA members will enjoy a special offer of 40% off this price)

Leadership Communication with Impact
This course is designed to help leaders improve their impact, performance and effectiveness as communicators. It equips you with the tools, techniques and skills to build your communication capacity at all levels – whether it be interpersonal, organisational or external, and enable you to become a leader communicator who connects and resonates with any stakeholder. View details. Apply here.

Start: 8 June 2018
Length: Five weeks
Price: 1,500 Euros + VAT (IAA/NAA members will enjoy a special offer of 40% off this price)

INSEAD Giving Day 13 March 2018

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INSEAD Giving Day is an alumni-driven initiative which aims to strengthen the relationship between the school and alumni and increase the number of alumni supporting the school. This year’s Giving Day highlights the importance of the Dean’s Innovation Fund. The Dean’s Innovation Fund allows the school to pursue new initiatives, above and beyond any current gifts and funds that are returned from the endowment.