Skills development initiatives don’t mean much in the workplace if real work readiness is notachieved. If the skills taught cannot be implemented by the employee at work, if they amountonly to theoretical learning without practical application, will any return on investment beachieved?According to Gizelle McIntyre, Director at The Institute of People Development workreadiness programmes need to be well designed and […]
DRIVING EXCELLENCE IN PEOPLE THROUGH SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Skills development remains acknowledged as a key driver of economic growth in South Africa.Without it, the workforce cannot move forward. Graduation is a word that is filled with hope,a promise for a more specialised future, and a symbol of commitment to personal andprofessional development.The Institute of People Development (IPD) recently celebrated the culmination of hard workand dedication; it held its […]
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PURPOSEFUL LEADERSHIP, CALCULATED MANAGEMENT
As a new year progresses, companies the world over are exploring better ways to developand engage their staff, inculcate purposeful leadership and implement calculatedmanagement strategies. The end goal is a more efficient work force, more effectivemanagement, an improved company culture, greater knowledge and skills, and – ultimately– better profits.In determining how to achieve purposeful leadership, one must first determine what […]
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SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN AGRICULTURE
Within the agricultural industry, entrepreneurs need to come to grips with the fact that,regardless of whether they are farming, selling fertiliser, building dams, or cultivating crops,grasping how a business works is essential to success.Entrepreneurs are often exceptional at devising excellent business ideas, but a lack of realbusiness management knowledge results in a lack of funding. Without a sound business plan,the […]
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