What I do
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP |GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY RESEARCH | STRATEGIC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/STAKEHOLDERS AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTS
CORE COMPETENCIES
As an Astute Leader and Multicultural Builder who understands the precepts of innovative and ethical leadership to lead diverse workforces and forge strategic partnerships with stakeholders for organizational, national, and continental transformation, as well as promote social dialogue among stakeholders.

Policy Design & Implementation
Focused on identifying potential opportunities for growth, innovation, or development. This involves scanning the external environment, analyzing market trends, and recognizing emerging needs or gaps that can be leveraged for strategic advantage.

Executive Level Engagement
Interacted and collaborated with high-level executives and decision-makers within organizations. This involves effectively communicating ideas, building relationships, and aligning organizational goals with executive priorities.

Operational Service Delivery
Focused on managing and delivering services efficiently and effectively. This includes overseeing processes, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring that services meet the needs and expectations of customers or clients.

Value Proposition & Enhancement
Identified and improved the unique value of a product, service, or organization. This includes understanding customer needs, market trends, and competitive advantages to enhance the value proposition and differentiate the offering in the marketplace.

Fundraising
Secured financial resources through various means such as grants, donations, sponsorships, or partnerships. This includes developing fundraising strategies, building relationships with donors, and effectively communicating the organization’s mission and impact.

Government Advisory Communications
Effectively communicated and provided advice to government entities. This includes understanding policy contexts, crafting clear and persuasive messages, and influencing decision-making processes through strategic communication.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Focused on building and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders such as clients, customers, partners, and community members. This includes understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and fostering collaboration and mutual trust.

Strategic Planning & Tactical Execution
Developed long-term strategies and translate them into actionable plans. This includes setting goals, analyzing resources, making informed decisions, and executing tactical steps to achieve strategic objectives.

African Higher Education Advocacy
Promoted and advocating for the improvement of higher education in Africa. This includes understanding the challenges and opportunities in the African higher education landscape and engaging with stakeholders to drive positive change.

Opportunity Identification
Focused on building and maintaining positive relationships with various stakeholders such as clients, customers, partners, and community members. This includes understanding their needs, addressing concerns, and fostering collaboration and mutual trust.

International Relations
managed relationships and collaborations with foreign entities such as governments, organizations, or individuals. This includes understanding cultural nuances, navigating international protocols, and fostering diplomatic and mutually beneficial partnerships.

Strategic Oversight
Provided direction and guidance to ensure the achievement of organizational goals. This includes monitoring progress, making strategic adjustments, and providing leadership and oversight to drive organizational success.

Evidence-based Research
Conducted thorough research and basing decisions on reliable evidence and data. This includes designing research methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, and using research findings to inform strategic decision-making and actions.

In New York with former Deputy President of South Africa

Delegation of the South African Public Service Commission to China

Prof Tade Aina, center, Former President of Botswana, and I

Delegation of the South African Public Service Commission to Malaysia

With former Secretary General of the UN, Mr Kofi Annan at the first ever African Higher Education Summit held in Dakar, Senegal in March 2015.

At the Centre, Minister of Higher Education, Senegal in 2015 after a Preparatory meeting for the African Higher Education Summit