![]() Special FeatureDiversity On A Global ScaleExecutives Gain Leadership Worldviews In Canada, England, China, India And The United States of AmericaBy Dwayne Riley-Grant
A core part of the initiative is the International Leadership Development Program (ILDP), which gives participants global worldview. In 2012, delegates from South Africa got training in five countries, with experiences in Toronto, New York, London, Shanghai, Beijing and Mumbai. Silvertrust Media, one of Canada’s cutting-edge communications firms was contracted in association with Planet Africa Group, In each of the countries, Silvertrust did world-class photography and captured broadcast content, leading to a photo reel and a high definition TV special. The materials hold fond memories and help all stakeholders to behold the magnitude and the value of this unique international undertaking.
The Immersion Lab, a Toronto-based company, facilitated the program in North America and Europe for W&RSETA. Under the distinguished leadership of Joel Dikgole, W&RSETA’s Chief Executive, the organization has reached great heights in its goal of advancing excellence in learning, as well as in raising diverse talents in the highest echelon of the industry in South Africa. The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), an internationally accredited business school based in Johannesburg, provided support. For eight years, GIBS has been ranked one of top 50 business schools worldwide, by the Financial Times in its executive education survey. |