The DaVinci Institute had a privilege to host SEMESP delegates from Brazil on 06 May 2025, representing higher education providers in Brazil, providing them with a unique opportunity to gain experience about the institute’s approach to entrepreneurship, innovation, and business leadership.
The delegates were impressed by DaVinci’s approach to entrepreneurship, business leadership, which focuses on practical application and industry partnerships.
The DaVinci Alumnus & DSV Representative, Paula Krause in her welcome remark, alluded that the institute is unique and different from others, and what sets DaVinci apart from other institutes is its emphasis on Technology, Innovation, People, and Systems Thinking (TIPS™) framework.
Why DaVinci’s TIPS™ framework?
It is a unique approach to education and innovation with a focus on four key components, technology to drive innovation and understanding the role of technology in business society, Innovation to encourage creativity and innovation in problem-solving, people with a focus on human aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship and system thinking, understanding complex systems and interconnections, further analysing and solving challenges from a holistic perspective.
The DaVinci Institute Co-founder and CEO, Prof Ben Anderson shared the significance of the institute’s core principles which guide the institute, which include innovation and leadership, TIPS™ framework, mode 2 learning and more. He said this rounded approach to entrepreneurship and businesses enables students to develop a deep critical understanding of the complex relationships between technology, innovation, and people.
The unique approach of learning through Mode 2 enables students to engage in theoretical and practical frameworks to provide solutions to work based challenges.
Prof Ben emphasised that Da Vinci did not exist to accommodate everyone but to shape a few to co-create reality and transform societies. He further said if it were his choice, he would not want to accredit qualification because this corners people to think in a linear way.
The institute’s approach goes beyond traditional learning through textbooks but, to interpret the principles that drive innovation to resolve work-based challenges.
The SEMESP delegates learned about DaVinci’s collaborative approach with companies, which provides students with real-world experience and exposure to industry challenges.
The TIPS™ Framework
Executive Dean & Head of Faculty, Dr Gavin Isaacs unpacked the TIPS™ framework as a key component of DaVinci’s approach, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial and business ecosystem. By integrating technology, innovation, people, and systems thinking, DaVinci students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s fast evolving business environment.
The SEMESP delegates were impressed by DaVinci’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, and the institute’s ability to foster a community of entrepreneurs and innovators. However, they questioned the framework approach sustainability for a business model, as DaVinci we see this as three pronged ROI which has benefited students and industry partners.
DaVinci’s Unique Approach
Industry reflections, the CEO of the ICFF, Ingrid du Buisson, attested on DaVinci’s unique approach to business leadership education, combined with its TIPS framework and mode 2 learning approach, makes it an attractive option for students and industry partners alike. At the time she wanted to study masters, there was no institution to offer what she wanted as an individual. DaVinci Institute was her destination of choice to pursue masters, because of the mode 2 learning approach.
DaVinci is promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in South Africa and abroad by emphasising real-world application and industry collaborations.
Mode 2 Learning
The institute will stick to its business and learning model because it sets us apart from competitors and attracts students and industry partners who respect this strategy. We are able to stay ahead of the curve and quickly address new business challenges because of our dedication to innovation and technology.
Our ability to continue providing top-notch programmes and services that cater to the specific needs of our students and industry partners is essential to our long-term viability.
As the institute we remain committed to delivering high quality programmes that bring a real change in our society
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