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Reimagining Organisational Transformation Through An African Lens
The DaVinci Institute’s Head of Faculty: Innovation Management and Head of Programme: Bachelor of Commerce, Dr Mamohau Sekgaphane’s thesis, Towards REBIRTH in Organisational Change and Development, presents a pioneering framework for inclusive organisational transformation rooted in African philosophy and integral research methodology. Centred around her work…
Framework For Non-Traditional Postgraduate Success
The DaVinci Institute’s alumna, Dr Carin Stoltz-Urban’s study explored why non-traditional postgraduate students, typically older, working adults with family and community responsibilities, struggle to complete their studies. It also develops an institutional framework aimed at enhancing their success and retention in African higher education contexts. Using…
The DaVinci’s Curiosita Discusses Innovation Management Measurement
Curiosita at The DaVinci Institute is more than a conversation, it is a space where ideas meet practice. In our latest session held on the 30th September, the focus was on innovation management measurement. Participants had an opportunity to question, explore, and connect research with real-world…
A Study Of CEO Competency Dynamics In State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)
The study by Dr Sifiso Falala investigated the competence of CEOs in South Africa’s State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Against a backdrop of leadership instability, financial losses, and political interference, the research challenges assumptions of incompetence and explores what constitutes a competent SOE CEO. A mixed-methods approach was…
Addressing The Post-School Education Crisis – Dr Allen Mutono’s Thesis
South Africa’s post-school education and training (PSET) sector faces a serious crisis of access and capacity. Despite millions of young people aspiring to further their studies, universities and colleges cannot accommodate them. Researchers such as Blom (2015) and Buthelezi (2015) highlight how the contraction of public…
STEM Leadership Development in South Africa
Leadership in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields remains a critical yet underdeveloped area, particularly in South Africa. Dr Justin Grant Martens’ doctoral thesis (2019) at The DaVinci Institute explored why leadership and followership are often overlooked in STEM training and careers. It developed…
The DaVinci Institute Hosts Futurpreneur Canada’s National NPO To Empower Small Businesses
At The DaVinci Institute, we believe in ideas that change the world. On 17 September 2025, we had the privilege of hosting Futurpreneur, Canada’s only national non-profit dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs to turn their business dreams into reality. A Legacy of Supporting Young Entrepreneurs For…
From Defence To Triumph: Juliette Fourie’s PhD Journey At DaVinci
On the 27th of August, The DaVinci Institute’s doctoral candidate, Juliette Fourie, stood before her examiners, heart racing and mind focused, as she defended her PhD thesis. Just a few days later, the email she had long been waiting for arrived. “Dear Juliette, Congratulations! I am…
A Review Of the Effectiveness Of Personal Development Plans
Effectiveness of Personal Development Plans was the central theme of a study conducted by John Mackrill at The DaVinci Institute, which examined how Personal Development Plans (PDPs) shape the experiences, skills, and retention of millennial managers at Nestlé South Africa. Millennials, those born between 1982 and…
DaVinci Alumna Ntombezodwa Mnisi: A Journey of Hope
Content note: this testimonial touches on a serious mental health struggle. If you are finding things difficult, you can call the South African helpline 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393 for support. From a young age, The DaVinci Institute’s Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and…