Summer Conference Cape Town

We live in a world characterized by increasing volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Leading in such a chaotic environment has become increasingly difficult. Many different types of leadership styles have been advocated and taught in an attempt to deal with this contemporary leadership challenge. In this course, we go to the source of the problem which is also the source of the leadership behavior we seek. In these interactive transformative conversations, we explore personal transformation and the resulting authentic leadership as the solution to the challenge.

This course gives an overview of international economic development models particularly as applied in African countries (with focus on Sub-Sahara Africa-SSA) over the past few decades. The course is aimed at post graduate students who wish to develop knowledge of emerging economies, ranging from the models of economic development adopted, the emerging contexts of these models, and current issues and challenges, with a focus on African countries. A timeline of significant events in the continent, the leaders, leadership styles and legacy effects of these on the political and economic landscape will be some issues this course will touch on.