Heads of Faculty
At The DaVinci Institute, we do not simply teach leadership – we embody it. Grounded in our signature TIPS™ managerial leadership framework (Technology, Innovation, People, and Systems), our academic leadership model is intentionally structured to reflect the very philosophy we share with our students. Each Head of Faculty is a custodian of their domain and a catalyst for transformation within it.
Head of Faculty: Technology Management
Head of Faculty: Innovation Management
Dr FM Lucky Mathebula
Head of Faculty: People Management
Head of Faculty: Research and Systems
TIPS™ Managerial Leadership Framework
A Proprietary Model. A Proven Pathway. A Living Mindset.
Leadership must evolve in a world defined by complexity, uncertainty, and the relentless call to adapt.
At The DaVinci Institute, we answered that call over 30 years ago. Drawing from deep research, real-world application, and a rich African-rooted, globally relevant perspective, we developed the TIPS™ Managerial Leadership Framework:
a model owned and pioneered by The DaVinci Institute, now implemented across hundreds of organisations in both the private and public sectors.
TIPS™ is more than a model – it’s a living framework for navigating the dynamic interplay of:
- Technology
- Innovation
- People
- Systems
Together, these four elements form a powerful architecture for sense-making, co-creation, and performance in a fast-evolving world.
At The DaVinci Institute, we don’t just teach the TIPS™ Framework – we live it, we lead with it, and we invite others to co-create through it.
Whether you’re engaging in one of our qualifications, joining the tt100 community, or applying TIPS™ within your organisation – know this:
You are stepping into a space where thought meets action and leadership meets life.
This is the DaVinci way. This is the TIPS™ Framework.
Come co-create what’s next.