More than 77% of businesses report that leadership is ineffective, and companies worldwide face a leadership skills crisis. This is according to the new quarterly report of the Global Leadership Forecast.
Our CEO, Orrin Klopper, is excited to host a webinar with leadership expert Professor Maurice Radebe, who will share valuable insights on becoming a more effective leader in today’s fast-paced and constantly changing business environment.
The discussion will cover the following:
- What are the principles of purposeful leadership
- What can you do to become more effective as a leader?
- Why innovation matters and what you can do to instil a culture of innovation in your business
Webinar Registration Is Now Closed
Professor Maurice Radebe
Director and Head of Wits Business School
Professor Radebe Maurice Radebe is currently Director and Head of Wits Business School and has extensive experience as an executive in the energy industry having worked in the sector for over 30 years. Maurice is deeply committed to the socio-economic transformation of South Africa and is passionate about leadership and gender equality and invests his own time and resources in mentoring and supporting young people.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is purposeful leadership?
Purposeful leadership is an approach that connects leadership decisions and actions to a clear organisational purpose. It helps leaders provide direction, communicate priorities and encourage employees to understand how their work contributes to wider business goals.
2. What are the principles of purposeful leadership?
The principles of purposeful leadership include having a clear sense of purpose, communicating consistently, acting with integrity, taking accountability and aligning decisions with organisational values. Effective purposeful leaders also encourage collaboration, learning and adaptability across their teams.
3. How can I become a more effective leader?
You can become a more effective leader by communicating expectations clearly, listening to employees, providing constructive feedback and remaining open to different perspectives. Continual learning and adapting your leadership approach as circumstances change can also strengthen your effectiveness.
4. Why is innovation important in leadership?
Innovation helps organisations respond to changing customer needs, technologies and market conditions. Leaders play an important role by creating an environment where employees are encouraged to explore new ideas, question existing processes and identify better ways of working.
5. How can leaders create a culture of innovation?
Leaders can create a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, making it safe to share ideas, supporting collaboration and treating unsuccessful initiatives as opportunities to learn. Innovation is more likely to become part of the culture when leaders actively support it rather than simply asking employees to innovate.
6. What is the relationship between purposeful leadership and innovation?
Purposeful leadership gives innovation direction by connecting new ideas and initiatives to meaningful organisational objectives. A clearly communicated purpose can help teams understand why change matters and focus innovation on areas that support the organisation’s goals.
7. How can purposeful leadership help drive organisational change?
Purposeful leadership can help employees understand why change is necessary and how it connects with the organisation’s broader direction. Clear communication, employee involvement and consistent leadership behaviour can make it easier for teams to understand and participate in organisational change.
8. What role does leadership play in building an innovative workplace?
Leadership influences whether employees feel comfortable proposing ideas, experimenting and challenging established ways of working. Leaders can support an innovative workplace by providing employees with opportunities to contribute, encouraging cross-team collaboration and recognising useful ideas and improvements.
