Day 7: Leading through a crisis
We’ve saved the very best of our bootcamp for last. Our compelling closing conversation examines the neuroscience of effective leadership as our panellists provide unique perspectives from across the retail, hospitality and education industries.
Our closing panellists and contributors
Alexander de Wit
Entrepreneur, investor and advisor
Belgium-based entrepreneur and investor Alexander de Wit works with Boards, CEOs and their teams on growth strategy and change management and has orchestrated several strategic and organisational transformations. He was formerly a Managing Director at Verlinvest, backing brands including vitaminwater and Oatly! Alexander is also the co-founder of Planet First Partners, an impact investment platform.
Wendy Alberts
CEO, Restaurant Association of South Africa
As the CEO of the Restaurant Association of South Africa, Wendy works with businesses, suppliers, industry associations and government departments, to advocate for and create opportunities in the restaurant industry. She is passionate about people, training and upskilling, and her in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the industry enables her to drive positive change.
Ivan Brewer
Profitability Consultant, Restaurantology
Ivan Brewer is a profitability expert and thought leader with a passion for the hospitality industry. He brings unique strategies and insights that magnify the key drivers of business performance. Ivan has worked with more than 1000 business owners to help them improve their business practices, choose technology that will positively impact the bottom line, and ultimately become more profitable.
Emily Haydon
Founder, The Talent Connective
Emily Haydon is the Founder of The Talent Connective, a career recruiter, networking enthusiast and tea drinker. Em is an advocate for aligning careers with purpose, conscious living, and the role of business as a vehicle for social change.
Watch: Closing panel discussion
In this engaging conversation our three panellists provide unique and diverse perspectives on what leadership traits are most valuable during a time of crisis.
Read: Cultivating compassionate leadership
Four qualities – awareness, vulnerability, empathy and compassion – are critical for business leaders to care for people in crisis and set the stage for business recovery. This article from McKinsey looks at the key behaviours and practices that will help leaders navigate the pandemic and recovery.
Read: Five ways to strengthen your team when times are tough
As we work through which elements of our business will serve us through the remainder of 2020 and beyond, and which we need to transform, it’s critical to move forward with the right people in our team. In this blog Emily from The Talent Connective explains how we can garner the loyalty of our most valuable players to help us steer our businesses back to clearer waters.