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ContributorNorman Ntai replied to Norman Ntai's discussion COSATU Statement on the 14th 2013 Employment Equity Report......'Deep hole syndrome'!
"‘Deep hole syndrome’ is a historical challenge for the working class and must be eradicated
When the recent report on employment equity for the season 2013/2014 was released by the Minister of Labour, millions of South…"
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Freelance / Independent Training Professionals - Networking Event Port Elizabeth
Started by Anna Retief in Accreditation, training material, assessment yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
KSA Training Consultants & PE's Young Professionals Network is hosting a networking event specifically aimed at independent / freelance professionals in training. Please see the Facebook event for more details, or to RSVP: …Continue
SDF, Assessor and Moderator looking for a Job
Started by Butholezwe Nyathi in Accreditation, training material, assessment on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am a registered Assessor and Moderator with Health and Welfare SETA as well as with Services SETA. I am also a qualified Skills Development Facilitator (SDF)I am looking for a job and I am ready to start immediately. For my CV, please drop me an…Continue
COSATU Statement on the 14th 2013 Employment Equity Report......'Deep hole syndrome'!
Started by Norman Ntai in Employment Equity. Last reply by Norman Ntai 2 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
COSATU Statement on the 14th 2013 Employment Equity Report11 April 2014COSATU welcomes the rude awakening presented by the 2013 Employment Equity Report. We are very active in the labour market and have always said that whilst the general South…Continue
14th Commission for Employment Equity - comment
Started by Des Squire in Employment Equity. Last reply by sylvia hammond on Monday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
14th Commission for Employment Equity Report Some challenges being facedThere was no buy-in from senior and top managers in embracing employment equity as part of business imperativesEE Managers assigned were mostly junior managers with no authority…Continue
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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP
Posted by King Costa on April 16, 2014 at 13:02 0 Comments 0 Likes
Some years back, former Chairman and CEO of Shell U.K., John Collins, once sent the following memo to employees:
"For too long macho management has been hailed as the only way to run things, and that has put women at a disadvantage, with their abilities measured against criteria set by men. This has been a tremendous waste of talent - something that business can no longer afford."
If you are a woman in management, you are probably all too well aware of this! If you are a male…
Continue LEADERSHIP COACHING - THE FOUR FRAMEWORK MODEL.
Posted by King Costa on April 16, 2014 at 12:07 0 Comments 0 Likes
In the Four Framework Approach, Bolman and Deal (1991) suggest that leaders display leadership behaviours in one of four types of frameworks: Structural, Human Resource, Political, or Symbolic. The style can either be effective or ineffective, depending upon the chosen behaviour in certain situations.
1. STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK: In an effective leadership situation, the leader is a SOCIAL ARCHITECT whose leadership style is analysis and design. While in an ineffective leadership…
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Talent management strategy: Are you building your competitors’ talent pipeline?
Posted by Lia Marus on April 15, 2014 at 8:00 0 Comments 0 Likes
by Kim Dowdeswell
As organisations look to drive growth in challenging markets, they recognise the need – in their talent management strategies - for a strong bench of rising talent that evolves with the shifting needs of the business. Our research shows that organisations with stronger leadership gain double the revenue and profit growth compared to companies with weaker leadership. This means that developing effective leadership from…
Continue7 Tips to Create a Powerful Impact, Presence and Influence
Posted by Karl Smith - The Networking Guy on April 14, 2014 at 14:42 0 Comments 0 Likes
The impressions we make on others can have a major impact on networking, building our own business, working with others and our earning capacity. So give yourself an edge and take this opportunity to reflect on how you can enhance your presence, impact and influence to help achieve your personal and professional goals.
1. Understand yourself: A first step in developing your personal impact, presence and authority is identifying what it is that you want…
Continue CREATING A COACHING CULTURE
Posted by King Costa on April 14, 2014 at 14:04 0 Comments 0 Likes
IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW PEOPLE ARE BENEFITING FROM OUR COACHING AND MENTORING PROGRAMMES, WATCH THIS VIDEO. SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO BE PART OF THIS PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAMME, INBOX ME FOR APPLICATION FORMS.Benefits of ILM Coaching & Mentoring Qualification
Just like coaching in sport, coaching in the workplace sets goals and works towards them to unleash people’s full potential. Coaching continues to…
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A very sad day on passing of my loving wife
Posted by MPHO GIFT DAVID KAISER on April 11, 2014 at 23:00 3 Comments 0 Likes
A very sad day for me today on the passing of my loving wife Khosi Kaiser
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