Cultivating a Change-Ready Culture: The Role of Middle Managers?

PART I

Cultivating a Change-Ready Culture: The Role of Middle Managers?

Leadership is the cornerstone of a change-ready culture. While top executives set the vision, middle managers are the vital links driving change. Their unique position allows them to bridge the gap between strategic direction and day-to-day operations, making them instrumental in fostering an environment open to change.  

Join us at The Emerging Leader Summit 2024 as we explore the pivotal theme of ‘Cultivating a change-ready culture,' focusing on the role of middle managers.   Middle managers are the linchpins of organizational change. 

Their role is critical: 

Bridging Strategic and Operational Gaps: Middle managers translate strategic directives from top leadership into actionable plans and daily operations. Driving Employee Engagement: Engaged employees are more adaptable and open to change. Middle managers directly influence their teams' morale and engagement levels. 

Implement Change Initiatives: Middle managers are on the front lines of implementing change, making their support and leadership crucial to the success of any transformation effort.  

Attending delegates will gain actionable insights and strategies, empowering them to lead their organization through transformative times. Seize this opportunity to network with industry leaders, share experiences, and elevate your leadership skills.

PART II

The breakaway sessions are an integral part of TELS, which allows our  delegates to explore real business simulations and challenge them to  apply their learning to solve problems. The breakaway sessions will  feature real-life case studies and panel discussions.

GOAL OF THE EMERGING LEADER SUMMIT (TELS)

The main objective of TELS is to help organizations develop the next generation of leaders who will be able to:

- Bridge the gap between senior management and frontline managers

- Prepare emerging leaders for future leadership roles

- Balance the scale between efficiency and effectiveness

- Strategic thinking and effective problem solving

Featured Speaker's Profile

Naomi Chitambira (Organization Development Expert).  Naomi has over a decade of extensive experience in organizational development, specializing in leadership development, change management, culture change, organizational strategy, succession planning, and consulting. She is passionate about unlocking leadership potential and driving transformative growth. In her own words “My commitment to excellence and unwavering faith in God guide my professional journey, inspiring me to positively impact the leaders I coach and the organizations I serve.” She is a Doctoral Candidate finalist–Doctor of Strategic Leadership (Regent University, USA), Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (Regent University, USA), Master of Business Administration (South Africa), Certified Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coach, Erickson Certified Professional Coach, Member of the International Coach Federation. She is an author and speaker.

Panel Speaker: Jabulani Hlatshwayo - Learning & Development Specialist, Ubombo Sugar Ltd, Eswatini.

He is responsible for partnering with the business to develop a country-wide learning and development strategy plan linked to business performance needs and competence gap ensuring an end-to-end learning and development programs covering key business processes. He supports the development of competences for key jobs, talent pipeline, provides expert advice on learning approach and methodologies to enhance learning experience and optimal competence development. He is the Champion for Engaged Performance Management, Talent Management and Employee Career Conversations at Ubombo Sugar. Jabulani holds a Master’s in Business Leadership (UNISA), BSc in Agriculture (UNISWA), Diploma in Agriculture (UNISWA) and Risk Management Certificate (UNISA) He is currently studying Industrial and Organizational Psychology with UNISA.