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I write this as a reflection of my learning journey through the Postgraduate Diploma in Business  Leadership, and how it has shaped my current view of project management as a leadership and  enabling discipline in modern organisations.  There is a quiet misconception about project management that…

The logistics and warehousing industry is evolving rapidly under the pressure of globalisation, digital transformation, operational complexity, and rising customer expectations. While organisations continue to invest heavily in systems, automation, and infrastructure, one insight has become increasingly clear to me: sustainable success depends less on technology alone and more on…

The transition from higher education to professional practice often reveals the enduring relevance of academic learning in ways not immediately apparent during one’s studies. Concepts that once felt abstract gain practical significance when navigating complexity, uncertainty, and competing priorities in the workplace. In my role as…

In many organisations today, projects are everywhere, yet consistent delivery remains elusive. Deadlines shift, budgets stretch, and outcomes fall short of expectations. This is not always due to lack of effort, but often due to a lack of structured project management capability across teams.  Project management…

As The DaVinci Institute marks its twenty-first year, Chairperson of the Strategic Advisory Board, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka, reflects on what it means to come of age, not as a moment, but as a process of becoming. Turning twenty-one is a significant milestone. It signals maturity, but…

South Africa’s socio-economic development has been deeply shaped by its historical inequalities, particularly those stemming from apartheid. Since 1994, the government has prioritised skills development as a tool for transformation, introducing policies such as the Skills Development Act and establishing Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).…

The rapid rise of Industry 4.0 technologies is fundamentally reshaping how organisations operate, compete, and create value. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, big data analytics, and robotic process automation are now central to business strategy. While these advancements open efficiencies…

A thought-provoking op-ed by Bram Meyerson, CEO of Quantimetrics and Convocation Executive Member at The DaVinci Institute, examines why large-scale IT programmes in South Africa consistently fail to deliver on time, within budget, and at the expected value. Writing against the backdrop of increasing digital transformation…