Deans 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.

Dr Sam February

Dean: Technology and Innovation Management

Dr Gavin Isaacs

Dean: Systems and Research

Dr Bheki Mdakane

Head Of Research

Elmarie Cronje

Dean: People Faculty

TIPS™ Managerial Leadership Framework

Da Vinci Alumni

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.