足球竞彩app排名 Leadership Conference 2025

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) 2033 strategy affirms the University’s commitment to developing scholars who are also global leaders. In light of escalating societal adversities including conflicts, humanitarian crises, climate change, decay in institutional governance systems in both the private and public sector; a challenge is presented on universities to produce well rounded future leaders to steer the society toward a new and productive phase of societal development.

These are leaders who would function in a globalised setting where the influence of a rapid technological advancement inevitably impacts on modes of productions, economic structures, relationships, systems of governance, education, human life as a whole, environment as well as democratic practices. Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus in them inventing a theory of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) to describe challenges and opportunities that would beset the new world; succinctly predicted and summarised the new world order which requires agile leadership capabilities for organisations and society to thrive by navigating the challenges and exploiting the opportunities that lie ahead. The adage “neither the strongest and nor cleverest of the species would survive; but only those that are adaptable to change would” resonates. The post COVID-19 pandemic world brought what could be perceived as more chaotic patterns of interaction and experiences that impact personal, social and professional engagement.

As the rate of technological developments in the grand era of digital transformation and social change accelerates; a need for ethical leaders who lead with integrity in navigating uncertainty becomes enormously vital. In this VUCA world, societies across the world are presented with contemporary challenges of inclusion and exclusion. Meaning in this phase leaders are charged with a tough choice of unravelling the inequalities brought by previous modes of production in past revolutions or reinforce such inequities within the heralding system and new normal.

Essentially contemporary leaders are at a cross-roads: chart a new discourse or sustain the past within the new. In an article entitled “Reset or perish”, Nisha Ramchandani aptly articulates the significance of adaptive leadership in the modern and organisational world. She emphasises the importance of a leader’s capability to modulate their behaviour at the face of diversity in societies and teams. Linked to the importance of adaptive leadership is the significance of integrity which is centric. Based on Merry Usman’s guide; the inaugural 足球竞彩app排名 Leadership Conference at Wits is convened by 足球竞彩app排名 Affairs through its Centre for 足球竞彩app排名 development to explore the value of integrity in leadership using Usman’s eight standards:

• Setting clear, ethical standards
• Communicating with transparency and honesty,
• Developing a Culture of Trust
• Taking Responsibility for Mistakes
• Empowering and Supporting Team Members,
• Embracing Diversity and Inclusion,
• Leading by Example Always
• Prioritising long-term success over short-term gains

The conference will feature speakers in the public and private sector, academia and civic organisations to empower interested participants who are students and budding leaders with tools that they would require in their life journey. Through the inclusion of public sector political leaders’ stream, the conference would spotlight topical issues especially at the advent of 29 May 2024 National and Provincial Elections (NPE) outcome which tilted balance dominance and shifted the political trajectory in an unimaginable manner since the dawn of our country’s democracy. A segment of the conference will be made available for students to present reflections on the construct of integrity.

Conference Objectives

• To equip emerging and aspiring student leaders with reflective and reflexive practice through exposing them to critical thinking and principles of leadership with integrity using Usman’s eight standards.
• To provide emerging and aspiring student leaders with sense-making and decision-making skills so that they can lead effectively in various contexts.
• To revitalise the culture of dialogue and debate amongst students whilst creating a platform for student leaders to build networks of collaborative leadership practices.
• Invent a platform for a structured robust debate and dialogue.

Register now for the 2025 足球竞彩app排名 Leadership Conference!