In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, the Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies (Africa) at Stellenbosch Business School is planning a short, but powerful Leader’s Angle Series webinar: 67 Minutes of responsible leadership reflections.

The focus of this webinar is to reflect critically, yet constructively, on the meaning and challenges of responsible leadership in the business environment, specifically considering the current South African economic and political environment. We will do this in such a way as to empower business leaders to enact responsible leadership principles and practices in their respective spheres of influence to create an alternative and constructive future for the country.

We are inviting a small panel of three speakers, each providing a 10 to 15-minute discussion. Book now to join our conversation.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS

Prof Sim Tshabalala

CEO: Standard Bank Group

As a dynamic leader with an explicit social value creation mindset, Prof Sim Tshabalala exemplifies the belief that business should exist primarily to serve the best interests of society. In his discussion, Prof Tshabalala will focus on the RL challenges related to responsibly steering a business successfully, given the business, economic and political environment. Also, giving hope to employees and customers in a business environment that often appears dark.

Mr Cas Coovadia

Managing Director: The Banking Association SA

Mr Cas Coovadia is well-known and respected for his leadership capabilities in complex multi-stakeholder settings where the interests of business, government and civil society intersect. In his discussion, Mr Coovadia will reflect on Mandela’s dream for a prosperous and fair society, and the meaning thereof for responsible leadership, specifically within the happenings in the current context.

Prof Shirley Zinn

Non-Executive Director and Best-Selling Author

As a sought-after and much-respected director on several boards, Prof Shirley Zinn is admired for her endurance amidst adversity, her personal integrity and her commitment to ethical leadership. In her discussion, Shirley will focus on the personal and individual aspects of responsible leadership and facing and overcoming the broader RL challenges from an individual perspective, when things might look dark outside.