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JVR Ukwanda podcastProf. Leoni van der Vaart: Unpacking work motivation and performanceIn this fascinating conversation, Leoni van der Vaart shares valued insights on the art and science surrounding the measurement and management of work motivation and performance. The two concepts are mutually reinforcing in the workplace and play a crucial role in ensuring that people are inspired by what they do and, based on this drive, demonstrate the necessary actions to remain contributing members of an organisation. Corrigendum. Xander indicated that he mistakenly referred to introjected regulation (doing things out of fear of shame) throughout the podcast, while he intended to refer to more autonomous forms of external motivation...2023-01-041h 04
JVR Ukwanda podcastDr. Karen Fuhrmeister and Dr. Brandon Ferrell: Dark Personality in PracticePersonality characteristics, often seen as universal adaptations that evolved in humans to meet the challenges posed by nature, might be misconstrued as something that people should always be higher on. While this statement might hold in many situations, the too-much-of-a-good-thing effect might be at play when people overuse their strengths. For example, an overly conscientious person might have a rigid perfectionism that their ability to finish and submit tasks in time. To use a Star Wars analogy, we often think of the positive outcomes associated with bright personality but might miss the negative outcomes associated with excessively low...2021-12-081h 08JVR Ukwanda podcastDr. Matthew Neale - Game-based assessments: their transformative possibilities and potential pitfallsGame-based technologies are a transformational development in psychometric assessment. However, if psychologists do not do the required work in order to provide the scientific rigour of these methodologies, such as accumulated evidence on its reliability, validity, and measurement equivalence, its potential might be left as a fad. We are excited to speak with Dr Matthew Neale, Vice President of Assessment Products at Criteria Corp and expert on the scientific rigour required to develop game-based psychometric assessments.Dr Neale holds a PhD from Queensland University of Technology and is a practising industrial-organisational psychologist. He is the immediate past state...2021-09-081h 12JVR Ukwanda podcastPaul Spector - Using surveys in organisational settingsIn this episode we interview Professor Paul Spector about survey design within organisations and more broadly conducting research within organisations. Professor Spector has designed many well-known and globally utilised surveys dealing with anything from job satisfaction to workplace conflict. We were fortunate to pick his brain in this regard and some of the topics covered in this episode are concerned with good item construction, new methodologies/platforms when conducting surveys, ethical issues around dealing with data as well as how to go about communicating results in an effective way to key stakeholders. Paul Spector is the...2021-08-021h 13
JVR Ukwanda podcastDr Xander van Lill - The value of personality test in predicting workplace outcomesThere has been a recent resurgence in questioning the predictive validity of personality assessments. These concerns have been consistently addressed in academic circles and have laid to rest any questions about whether we can use personality assessments in selection procedures. With this in mind, we talk to Dr Xander van Lil to better understand the historical debate as well as consider what it is that personality predicts when it comes to important outcomes in the workplace.2021-04-2857 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastCherylene de Jager - The power of creative intelligence at workIn this episode, we speak to Cherylene de Jager, Chief Imagination Officer from CheHan Ideaneers and author of CQ@Play: Shaping your Future in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Cherylene discusses the power of creative intelligence in the workplace.Creativity has long been viewed as the exclusive domain of writers, artists, musicians,and actors. The shift in thinking is that everyone is creative. Creativity can be developedby acquiring and utilising creative thinking and problem-solving methodologies,frameworks, and techniques. Creativity and original thought ensure competitiveadvantage. Design thinking ignites creativity and innovation.Contact...2021-02-0858 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastThe Rocket Model: Building High Performing Teams with Dr Gordon CurphyIn this episode, we speak to Dr. Gordan Curphy. Dr Curphy helps C-suite, business unit, and functional leaders develop business strategies; implement major change initiatives; hire, develop, and promote leadership talent; and build high performing teams. Author of the 2012 book The Rocket Model: Practical Advice for Building High Performing Teams Taking a scientist-practitioner approach to leadership, Gordan has spent the past 30+ years researching, teaching, practising, and providing consulting advice on leadership. In this interview we discuss:- The Rocket Model: Practical Advice for Building High Performing Teams- Teams and leadership - The...2020-11-301h 20
JVR Ukwanda podcastRob Jardine - Getting diversity and inclusion right using a neurological lensIn this episode, we speak to Rob Jardine. Rob Jardine is an Industrial Psychologist who holds Masters Degrees from the University of Johannesburg and University of Valencia. He has consulting and work experience in Europe, North America and Africa. He is a thought leader in the South African NeuroLeadership context and has been featured on SABC, ENews, 702, Entrepreneur Magazine and the Sunday Times. He is a regular conference speaker and contributor to SIOPSA.He is currently the Head of Research & Solutions at the NeuroLeadershp Institute South Africa. They are a global research-driven leadership institute based out of New...2020-10-2900 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastRob Jardine - Getting diversity and inclusion right using a neurological lensIn this episode, we speak to Rob Jardine. Rob Jardine is an Industrial Psychologist who holds Masters Degrees from the University of Johannesburg and University of Valencia. He has consulting and work experience in Europe, North America and Africa. He is a thought leader in the South African NeuroLeadership context and has been featured on SABC, ENews, 702, Entrepreneur Magazine and the Sunday Times. He is a regular conference speaker and contributor to SIOPSA.He is currently the Head of Research & Solutions at the NeuroLeadershp Institute South Africa. They are a global research-driven leadership institute based out of New...2020-10-2950 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNatasha Winkler-Titus - Interview with New Incoming SIOPSA PresidentIn this episode, we speak to Dr Natasha Winkler-Titus who is the new incoming SIOPSA president. Dr. Natasha Winkler-Titus was awarded the 2019 Organizational Psychology Practitioner of the year- South Africa and was awarded Best paper at the 2018 British Academy of Management (BAM) Annual conference in Bristol, UK. Natasha believes in using her influence and platforms to empower others toward significance and drive societal change and transformation.Natasha holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology and is registered with the HPCSA and successfully worked at a strategic level with the executive teams of multinational organisations in South Africa and abroad.2020-09-3054 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNatasha Winkler-Titus - Interview with New Incoming SIOPSA PresidentIn this episode, we speak to Dr Natasha Winkler-Titus who is the new incoming SIOPSA president. Dr. Natasha Winkler-Titus was awarded the 2019 Organizational Psychology Practitioner of the year- South Africa and was awarded Best paper at the 2018 British Academy of Management (BAM) Annual conference in Bristol, UK. Natasha believes in using her influence and platforms to empower others toward significance and drive societal change and transformation.Natasha holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology and is registered with the HPCSA and successfully worked at a strategic level with the executive teams of multinational organisations in South Africa and abroad.2020-09-3054 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastIngra du Buisson-Narsai - Myth and Meaning of Neuroscience in South AfricaIn this episode, we talk to Ingra du Buisson-Narsai, the co-founder and Director of NeuroCapital Coaching and Consulting, which consults to some of South Africa’s leading and most admired companies. She has 20 years of executive-level experience in corporate South Africa and is a Registered Organisational Psychologist in private practice.She is also the author of the best-selling book “Fight, Flight or Flourish: How neuroscience can unlock human potential”. Ingra actively pursues the increasing visibility of neuroscientific methods and diagnostics in the study of organisational behaviour.To get your copy of Fight, Flight or Flourish or #choose...2020-07-2743 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #21 - Resilience for survival and growth - Dr Karina de BruinIn the engineering world, resilience refers to the ability of an object, or structure, to spring back into shape after it was exposed to a severe force or pressure. Other terms associated with resilience are elasticity, flexibility, pliability, plasticity, and adaptability. In human terms, resilience refers to the ability of a person to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change, and keep going even when facing difficult circumstances. In order to survive in uncertain and difficult times, resilience is probably one of the most important skills for anyone to possess.2020-05-0803 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastChris Steel - Communication in times of crisis and beyondIn this episode, we speak to Chris Steel a senior adviser with Fletcher Advisory, a small, globally experienced strategic communications firm specialising in working with boards and EXCOs both locally and internationally. Chris advises on business-critical situations such as a licence to operate issues, shareholder value and employee engagement.This episode covers the following topics:- What is a communication strategy- The need for company’s to develop a communication strategy- Elements to remember when developing a communication strategy- Do’s and don’ts of communication- Communicating in a time...2020-04-2254 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastChris Steel - Communication in times of crisis and beyondIn this episode, we speak to Chris Steel a senior adviser with Fletcher Advisory, a small, globally experienced strategic communications firm specialising in working with boards and EXCOs both locally and internationally. Chris advises on business-critical situations such as a licence to operate issues, shareholder value and employee engagement.This episode covers the following topics:- What is a communication strategy- The need for company’s to develop a communication strategy- Elements to remember when developing a communication strategy- Do’s and don’ts of communication- Communicating in a time...2020-04-2254 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #17 - Living with purpose - Dr Renate ScherrerWhen we are going through very tough times, finding purpose and meaning in our existence is one of the most powerful ways to build resilience. It means that we can endure the pain or uncertainty of daily life because we are focusing on what is beyond that, what is waiting for us on the other side. Like a ship on route to its destination, we are able to do what is required at the moment on the journey in order to get to where we are going, because we are able to see beyond the current.2020-04-1703 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #15 - Keep on learning - Dr Karina de BruinTrying out a new skill helps us learn how to fail. Being a keen follower of MasterChef Australia, I have recently tried to make panna cotta. It was an inedible disaster. But you know what, the failed attempt has invited me to try out some other desserts, which looked and tasted much better. I have built some new pathways in my brain, I’m a little bit more motivated when it comes to cooking and baking – very much to the surprise of my family - and above all, I keep on learning.2020-04-1403 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #13 - The power of adaptability - Dr Renate ScherrerAdaptability is such an important and essential survival mechanism. Charles Darwin said: “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” The fact is that most human beings will not choose to change if they have a choice. But when we are forced to or if the pain of not changing outweighs the pain of staying the same, then we find ourselves adapting and looking back afterwards with surprise at what we have gained.2020-04-1403 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastDr Chris Jacobs - The impact of personality on virtual workIn this episode of the Ukwanda Podcast, we speak to Dr Chris Jacobs, an industrial-organisational psychologist, Human Capital practitioner and PhD academic. His research interests feature employee performance, digital technology, business process services and its impact on organisational human capital.Chris discusses the effect of understanding personality on managing teams during the COVID-19 lockdown as virtual work becomes a reality for many companies. This interview is centred around the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) theory of personality. What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? https://youtu.be/RoQi9Mvqip0Topics in this episode:* Personality and Vi...2020-04-0950 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastDr Chris Jacobs - The impact of personality on virtual workIn this episode of the Ukwanda Podcast, we speak to Dr Chris Jacobs, an industrial-organisational psychologist, Human Capital practitioner and PhD academic. His research interests feature employee performance, digital technology, business process services and its impact on organisational human capital.Chris discusses the effect of understanding personality on managing teams during the COVID-19 lockdown as virtual work becomes a reality for many companies. This interview is centred around the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) theory of personality. What is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator? https://youtu.be/RoQi9Mvqip0Topics in this episode:* Personality and Vi...2020-04-0950 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #11 - Invite some beauty in - Dr Karina de bruinMost of us think that creativity is reserved only for talented artists, but according to Elizabeth Gilbert, author of many popular books, if you are alive, you are a creative person.2020-04-0602 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #9 - Perseverance - Dr Renate ScherrerAs Martin Luther King said: “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.”2020-04-0203 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #7 - Coping with stress and anxiety - Dr Karina de BruinStress and anxiety, when left unchecked, can destroy your career, health, and relationships – exactly those things that can help us get through tough times. So, how can we prevent these harmful outcomes?2020-03-3103 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #5 - Three types of happiness - Dr Jopie de BeerEveryone wants to be happy, but happiness is not just one thing. In this episode, Dr Jopie de Beer looks at three types of happiness and how you can enhance each type in your life.2020-03-3003 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #3 - Seeds of Optimism - Dr Karina de BruinResearch evidence has shown that optimism creates physical and mental resilience for people, even those who have been through extremely difficult life events or medical situations.2020-03-2902 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #2 - Building Gratitude - Dr Renate ScherrerWhen we open our eyes to really SEE what and who we have around us, it is quite a revelation to realise how much we have to be thankful for.2020-03-2802 min
21 tips for building resilienceTip #1 - Introduction - Dr. Renate Scherrer2020-03-2702 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastKevin Distiller - The role modern assessments play in the future of workIn this episode, we speak to Kevin Distiller, the new managing director of OMT subsidiary company Odyssey Talent Assessments. Kevin focuses on assessing the skills required to successfully enter the working world. He spends most of his time assessing individuals in the lower levels of organisations, identifying hidden talent, assessing work readiness, rolling out online assessment solutions and identifying the key levers to unlock performance at entry levels. Some questions asked in this interview:- What is the value proposition of assessments for business?- Why do you focus on identifying talent in entry levels?2019-10-2252 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastKevin Distiller - The role modern assessments play in the future of workIn this episode, we speak to Kevin Distiller, the new managing director of OMT subsidiary company Odyssey Talent Assessments. Kevin focuses on assessing the skills required to successfully enter the working world. He spends most of his time assessing individuals in the lower levels of organisations, identifying hidden talent, assessing work readiness, rolling out online assessment solutions and identifying the key levers to unlock performance at entry levels. Some questions asked in this interview:- What is the value proposition of assessments for business?- Why do you focus on identifying talent in entry levels?2019-10-2252 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastBrad Ross - The modern rules of leadership in Africa from a Coca-cola ExecutiveIn this episode, we speak to Brad Ross who is the Marketing and Commercial Leadership Director, Coca-Cola West Africa Business Unit. We speak to Brad about his unique leadership style, some modern rules of leadership in the African context, his role in the FIFA Soccer World Cup, the effect of consumer behaviour and the role of data as a business imperative.Brad also shares with us what it took to lead a team taking the Fifa Soccer World Cup trophy around the world, over 300 000 km, 42 time zones and 90 countries within 9 months.To find out more about...2019-09-1630 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastBrad Ross - The modern rules of leadership in Africa from a Coca-cola ExecutiveIn this episode, we speak to Brad Ross who is the Marketing and Commercial Leadership Director, Coca-Cola West Africa Business Unit. We speak to Brad about his unique leadership style, some modern rules of leadership in the African context, his role in the FIFA Soccer World Cup, the effect of consumer behaviour and the role of data as a business imperative.Brad also shares with us what it took to lead a team taking the Fifa Soccer World Cup trophy around the world, over 300 000 km, 42 time zones and 90 countries within 9 months.To find out more about...2019-09-1630 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastKirsty Angerer - The understated value of ergonomics in the workplaceIn this episode, we talk to the ‘travelling ergonomist’ Kirsty Angerer about the understated value of ergonomics in the workplace. Included are some practical tips you can use to improve your well-being at work today. Kirsty is a Certified Professional Ergonomist, Frequent Flyer, Workplace Wellness Advocate, Fitwel Ambassador and Self Confessed Ergonomics Nerd.She has worked in the areas of ergonomic program development and training for managers and employees for quite some time now, with a global client base. Travelling the world regularly, she strives to make it a more healthy and comfortable place2019-08-1435 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastEgbe Adeoye - "Decolonising HR"Egbe is an Organizational Effectiveness practitioner with over 20 years of corporate experience as a business analyst, talent strategist, and learning and leadership development expert. She is also an executive coach. Her focus has always been on leaving the system better than she found it and encouraging others to do the same. Her full career profile can be accessed via this link:http://linkedin.com/in/egbe-adeoye-543b49122019-08-1441 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastEgbe Adeoye - "Decolonising HR"Egbe is an Organizational Effectiveness practitioner with over 20 years of corporate experience as a business analyst, talent strategist, and learning and leadership development expert. She is also an executive coach. Her focus has always been on leaving the system better than she found it and encouraging others to do the same. Her full career profile can be accessed via this link:http://linkedin.com/in/egbe-adeoye-543b49122019-08-1441 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastIsmail Lambat - Navigating the waters of uncertainty as a managerIn this episode of the Ukwanda podcast, we talk to Ismail Lambat, the executive finance business partner and CFO at Eskom as he shares insights on how to deal with uncertainty as a manager and navigate others through difficult times.Topics discussed: - Eskom - Leadership paradigms - Team dynamics - People focus vs task focus - Performance - Communication - Managing self2019-07-0346 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastIsmail Lambat - Navigating the waters of uncertainty as a managerIn this episode of the Ukwanda podcast, we talk to Ismail Lambat, the executive finance business partner and CFO at Eskom as he shares insights on how to deal with uncertainty as a manager and navigate others through difficult times.Topics discussed: - Eskom - Leadership paradigms - Team dynamics - People focus vs task focus - Performance - Communication - Managing self2019-07-0346 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastSpencer-Rae Kerr - Reimagining the SA workplace: A psychologist’s perspectiveIn this episode of the Ukwanda podcast, we speak to Spencer-Rae Kerr, an organisational psychologist and change management practitioner. His passion lies in applying behavioural science knowledge to the workplace in a way that maximizes human potential and flourishing. Spencer gives us his insights into the role of psychologists in the South African workplace or whether we should leave it to HR and MBAs Topics covered in this episode:- Contribution as a psychologist in his current organisation- Employee centricity/Org culture- Employee wellness and strategic/competitive advantage- 4th Industrial Revolution2019-05-2751 min
Radio InterviewsClassic FM - Dr Karina de Bruin - Conquering the fear of Artificial Intelligence with Emotional Intelligence2019-05-2011 minRadio InterviewsCapricorn FM - Dr Renate Scherrer - How to prevent corruption and unethical behaviour2019-04-3008 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNicola Taylor - The dynamic makeup of a future-fit leaderWelcome to the JvR Africa Group, Ukwanda podcast.In this episode, we speak to the Director of research at the JvR Africa Group, Dr Nicola Taylor. She uncovers the unique qualities needed by a leader or manager operating in the future world of work. This episode will cover the following topics:- What is changing in the world of work- What does the future world of work entail- What does the future employee look like- What is expected of a leader in the future- The makeup of a future-fit...2019-04-1225 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNicola Taylor - The dynamic makeup of a future-fit leaderWelcome to the JvR Africa Group, Ukwanda podcast.In this episode, we speak to the Director of research at the JvR Africa Group, Dr Nicola Taylor. She uncovers the unique qualities needed by a leader or manager operating in the future world of work. This episode will cover the following topics:- What is changing in the world of work- What does the future world of work entail- What does the future employee look like- What is expected of a leader in the future- The makeup of a future-fit...2019-04-1225 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastErik Kruger - Thinking your way to peak performanceWelcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast, in this episode we speak to Erik Kruger a Mental Performance Coach with a Masters degree in Business and Executive coaching through Wits Business School. He is the founder of the Mental Performance Lab, is the author of Acta non Verba and is a highly regarded professional speaker on the topic of high performance amongst others. His mission is to help executives and companies better understand their performance and thinking in relation to their performance. Four years ago he founded BetterMan, South Africa’s largest online community for men dedicated to personal and professional de...2019-03-2053 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastErik Kruger - Thinking your way to peak performanceWelcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast, in this episode we speak to Erik Kruger a Mental Performance Coach with a Masters degree in Business and Executive coaching through Wits Business School. He is the founder of the Mental Performance Lab, is the author of Acta non Verba and is a highly regarded professional speaker on the topic of high performance amongst others. His mission is to help executives and companies better understand their performance and thinking in relation to their performance. Four years ago he founded BetterMan, South Africa’s largest online community for men dedicated to personal and professional de...2019-03-2053 minRadio InterviewsRadio Sonder Grense - Dr Karina de Bruin - The signs of the burnout [Afrikaans]Radio Sonder Grense 14/03-2019Interview Dr Karina de Bruin about the signs of burnout.2019-03-2008 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNathan Rogerson - Millennial Burn OutWelcome to the Ukwanda podcast! In this episode, we speak to Nathan Rogerson a qualified clinical psychologist and mental wellness coach. Nathan speaks to us about the following topics:- a phenomenon called millennial burnout and its relation to digital over-consumption and information overload. - the "failure to launch phenomenon" in millennials- neurotoxicity of gaming - importance of down-time and digital detox- is there permanent damage to neurogenesis from digital over consumption?- how digital overload affects empathy and relationships2019-02-2135 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNathan Rogerson - Millennial Burn OutWelcome to the Ukwanda podcast! In this episode, we speak to Nathan Rogerson a qualified clinical psychologist and mental wellness coach. Nathan speaks to us about the following topics:- a phenomenon called millennial burnout and its relation to digital over-consumption and information overload. - the "failure to launch phenomenon" in millennials- neurotoxicity of gaming - importance of down-time and digital detox- is there permanent damage to neurogenesis from digital over consumption?- how digital overload affects empathy and relationships2019-02-2135 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNathan Rogerson - Digital Technology & PerformanceWelcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast! In this episode, we speak to Nathan Rogerson a qualified clinical psychologist and mental wellness coach. His Master's dissertation was on social media addiction and was the first study of its kind in South Africa. He has maintained a clinical and research interest on the impact of digital technology on mental health ever since. Nathan has spent most of his work life in private, specialist clinics in South Africa and overseas. He has over 7 years of organisational experience in senior management in the Health Care sector.Recently he...2019-02-2036 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastNathan Rogerson - Digital Technology & PerformanceWelcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast! In this episode, we speak to Nathan Rogerson a qualified clinical psychologist and mental wellness coach. His Master's dissertation was on social media addiction and was the first study of its kind in South Africa. He has maintained a clinical and research interest on the impact of digital technology on mental health ever since. Nathan has spent most of his work life in private, specialist clinics in South Africa and overseas. He has over 7 years of organisational experience in senior management in the Health Care sector.Recently he...2019-02-2036 minRadio InterviewsRadio 567 CapeTalk - Dr Renate Scherrer - Is a university degree is essential or not2018-12-0407 minRadio InterviewsSAFM Market update - Dr Renate Scherrer - Cultivating millennial leadership for the 4th Industrial RevolutionDespite many labelling it a marketing buzzword, Industry 4.0, a.k.a. the fourth industrial revolution represents significant transformation that cannot be ignored, as businesses are increasingly able to optimise operations with the support of connected smart machines that keep getting smarter as they access more data.In the 2018 Deloitte Millennial Survey, only 36% of millennials were confident that they have the skills required for Industry 4.0. Soft skills were regarded as increasingly necessary with the top essential skills being reported as interpersonal skills (36%), confidence and motivation (35%), and ethics and integrity (33%).2018-11-0913 minRadio InterviewsRadio 567 CapeTalk - Dr Karina de bruin - Youth UnemploymentSouth Africa’s massive unemployment rate under its youth is currently estimated at around 52% and the percentage of youth absorbed into the formal economy is a mere 12.2%, justifying South Africans’ concerns about the matter. Although job creation is a global challenge, the low skills and education levels of the unemployed in South Africa undoubtedly exacerbates this predicament.2018-11-0719 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastCobi Hayes - How values work and why you should careThe term 'values' is widely used but often misunderstood. Many managers don't realise how important corporate and individual values are to them performing well in their job!In this episode, Cobi Hayes, a research psychologist at JvR Psychometrics uncovers the many facets of values and how leaders and organisations can ensure alignment between corporate values and the personal values of their employees. In this episode we touch on:What are values?Values as a cognitive needThe power of understanding your team's needsOrganisational value cultureAlignment of personal and organisational...2018-11-0634 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastCobi Hayes - How values work and why you should careThe term 'values' is widely used but often misunderstood. Many managers don't realise how important corporate and individual values are to them performing well in their job!In this episode, Cobi Hayes, a research psychologist at JvR Psychometrics uncovers the many facets of values and how leaders and organisations can ensure alignment between corporate values and the personal values of their employees. In this episode we touch on:What are values?Values as a cognitive needThe power of understanding your team's needsOrganisational value cultureAlignment of personal and organisational...2018-11-0634 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastDr. Jopie de Beer - Innovation & EntrepreneurshipIn this episode Dr. Jopie de Beer explains how entrepreneurship works and how it changes through the different phases of the Adizes model. This model can help managers understand how their own preferences might relate to organisations at different life phases, and how leadership requirements may change as the organisation matures.If you are interested in how you can increase the innovative potential of the organisations you work for ask us about:Measuring individual entrepreneurial potential (from entry to executive level)and how to get agile teams to the performing stage fasterEmail...2018-10-1820 minJVR Ukwanda podcastDr. Jopie de Beer - Innovation & EntrepreneurshipIn this episode Dr. Jopie de Beer explains how entrepreneurship works and how it changes through the different phases of the Adizes model. This model can help managers understand how their own preferences might relate to organisations at different life phases, and how leadership requirements may change as the organisation matures.If you are interested in how you can increase the innovative potential of the organisations you work for ask us about:Measuring individual entrepreneurial potential (from entry to executive level)and how to get agile teams to the performing stage fasterEmail...2018-10-1820 minJVR Ukwanda podcastKasturi Adari - Human Resources at Anglo AmericanIn this episode we interview Kasturi Adari, HR Manager of Anglo American's EMEA Shared Services. Kasturi has extensive HR experience in a variety of industries, and the discussion is equally broad - delving into various areas of the HR field as a whole. We unpack some of her key learnings, and some of the challenges looking forward. Her insights will be valuable to all our listeners working in corporate HR departments.Some topics covered:Robotic Process Automation - RPAOrganisational DevelopmentTalent managementDiversity & Inclusion at AngloOn boardingIndustrial...2018-09-2734 minRadio InterviewsTalk Radio 702 Interview Dr. Nicola Taylor - Road rage, why we snapHave you ever been involved in a road rage incident, either as the aggressor or the victim?What prompted the incident?Studies reveal road rage is on the rise globally, mainly because of increased traffic congestion, insufficient infrastructure, drinking-and-driving and inadequate policing.Azania Mosaka spoke to Dr Nicola Taylor at JVR Psychometrics."It ranges from just annoyance, to progressively more violent behaviour; hooting, flashing shouting to cutting people off." — Dr Nicola Taylor, Director: Research Department at JVR Psychometrics"The degree to which it escalates depends very much on how people manage th...2018-09-0720 minJVR Ukwanda podcastDennis van der Zee - Talent management at Derivco“Managing demands of future business aspirations and current people needs requires that the design of a talent management strategy, talent philosophies and processes are user-centric, immersed in context and value driven." Dennis van der Zee------------I this episode we talk to Dennis van der Zee, about talent management. Dennis is an organizational psychologist that heads up Talent at Derivco - an online gaming development house. He has experience ranging from global culture integrations, performance management design, and global leadership bench strength development. In this episode, we touch on a wide range of topics including:2018-09-0549 minJVR Ukwanda podcastDennis van der Zee - Talent management at Derivco“Managing demands of future business aspirations and current people needs requires that the design of a talent management strategy, talent philosophies and processes are user-centric, immersed in context and value driven." Dennis van der Zee------------I this episode we talk to Dennis van der Zee, about talent management. Dennis is an organizational psychologist that heads up Talent at Derivco - an online gaming development house. He has experience ranging from global culture integrations, performance management design, and global leadership bench strength development. In this episode, we touch on a wide range of topics including:2018-09-0549 minRadio InterviewsSAFM Interview Dr. Jopie de Beer - Power Corrupts - Pt. 3Interview on SAFM Morning talk with Dr. Jopie de Beer about how power corrupts leaders.Date of interview: 26/1/18 at 10:43amInterviewers: Rowena Baird, Bongi Gwala2018-08-2809 minRadio InterviewsSAFM Interview Dr. Jopie de Beer - Power Corrupts - Pt. 2Interview on SAFM Morning talk with Dr. Jopie de Beer about how power corrupts leaders. Date of interview: 26/1/18 at 10:43amInterviewers: Rowena Baird, Bongi Gwala2018-08-2807 minRadio InterviewsSAFM Interview Dr. Jopie de Beer - Power Corrupts - Pt. 1Interview on SAFM Morning talk with Dr. Jopie de Beer about how power corrupts leaders.Date of interview: 26/1/18 at 10:43amInterviewers: Rowena Baird, Bongi Gwala2018-08-2805 minRadio InterviewsSAFM Afternoon Talk - Dr. Karina de Bruin - Shift in Youth DevelopmentSAFM interviews Dr. Karina de Bruin about how and why a shift in youth development is essential for Africa to become economically prosperous. But how can Africa move forward and adequately address this current reality?2018-08-2723 minJVR Ukwanda podcastRob Warman - Dealing with difficult peopleIn our daily lives it is inevitable that we will encounter unreasonable or difficult people. As a manager, it is important to handle these interactions with tact and with the aid of emotional intelligence. In this episode we speak to Rob Warman the senior facilitator at JvR Academy who facilitates workshops on emotional intelligence, stress management, conflict management, diversity and leadership development. Rob provides methods for dealing with difficult people and how to identify if you are in fact a difficult person.2018-08-0633 minJVR Ukwanda podcastRob Warman - Dealing with difficult peopleIn our daily lives it is inevitable that we will encounter unreasonable or difficult people. As a manager, it is important to handle these interactions with tact and with the aid of emotional intelligence. In this episode we speak to Rob Warman the senior facilitator at JvR Academy who facilitates workshops on emotional intelligence, stress management, conflict management, diversity and leadership development. Rob provides methods for dealing with difficult people and how to identify if you are in fact a difficult person.2018-08-0633 minJVR Ukwanda podcastTricia Jones - Performance ManagementPerformance management that tap's into a person's intrinsic motivations.In this episode of Ukwanda, we talk to Tricia Jones about performance management!Tricia is a passionate coach, facilitator and People Development Consultant. She is also the owner of Capacity Builder - a people performance hub that provides innovative coaching, mentoring, training, and change management solutions. Tricia's speciality is performance management. She uses performance blueprints to help individuals, teams and organisations understand their own blueprint for performance. She also does work in the leadership space, helping leaders to grow their skills by tapping into their...2018-07-1232 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastJonathan Cook - Insights for Managers - Part 2In this episode we interview Jonathan Cook, He is the co-founder and chairman of the African Management Initiative (AMI), which offers scalable approaches to developing African managers and entrepreneurs across the continent. He is also the founder of Thornhill Associates, which provides customisable and cost effective online multi-rater feedback systems with accompanying consulting and coaching services, mostly for the purposes of management development. Go to www.thornhill.co.za for more information.In this 2nd instalment with Jonathan Cook we cover: •Setting vision and goals and reinforcing them by linking daily activities to go...2018-06-2541 min
JVR Ukwanda podcastJonathan Cook - Insights for Managers - Part 2In this episode we interview Jonathan Cook, He is the co-founder and chairman of the African Management Initiative (AMI), which offers scalable approaches to developing African managers and entrepreneurs across the continent. He is also the founder of Thornhill Associates, which provides customisable and cost effective online multi-rater feedback systems with accompanying consulting and coaching services, mostly for the purposes of management development. Go to www.thornhill.co.za for more information.In this 2nd instalment with Jonathan Cook we cover: •Setting vision and goals and reinforcing them by linking daily activities to go...2018-06-2541 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJonathan Cook - Insights for Managers - Part 1Would you like to be known as a great manager? This is the Ukwanda podcast, where we focus on people management in Africa. In this episode we interview Jonathan Cook, He is the co-founder and chairman of the African Management Initiative (AMI), which offers scalable approaches to developing African managers and entrepreneurs across the continent. He is a past director and is currently part time faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the University of Pretoria, which he joined in 2004. He is also chairman and chief consultant of...2018-06-2524 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJonathan Cook - Insights for Managers - Part 1Would you like to be known as a great manager? This is the Ukwanda podcast, where we focus on people management in Africa. In this episode we interview Jonathan Cook, He is the co-founder and chairman of the African Management Initiative (AMI), which offers scalable approaches to developing African managers and entrepreneurs across the continent. He is a past director and is currently part time faculty member of the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the University of Pretoria, which he joined in 2004. He is also chairman and chief consultant of...2018-06-2524 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJopie de Beer - First-Time Leaders - Part 2In this second part of the episode, Dr. Jopie de Beer shares some of her insights on the following topics:Your reputation and the gift of failure.The link between emotionally intelligent behaviour and culture in your organisation.Tips to achieve psychological safety in your team.Self-regard and self-insight necessary in dealing with diversity.Is management and leadership in-born or developed?2018-05-3020 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJopie de Beer - First-Time Leaders - Part 2In this second part of the episode, Dr. Jopie de Beer shares some of her insights on the following topics:Your reputation and the gift of failure.The link between emotionally intelligent behaviour and culture in your organisation.Tips to achieve psychological safety in your team.Self-regard and self-insight necessary in dealing with diversity.Is management and leadership in-born or developed?2018-05-3020 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJopie de Beer - First-Time Leaders - Part 1Do you want to get the most out of your team!? Welcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast - where people practitioners share leadership, and business insights for managers.In this first 2-part episode, Jopie de Beer talks about what it takes to be a successful manager, first covering some personal questions, and then moving on to:why people management is the hardest part of being a manager.some tips for getting the most out of your teamand the role that ambition plays in the transition from ME to WE.2018-05-1124 minJVR Ukwanda podcastJopie de Beer - First-Time Leaders - Part 1Do you want to get the most out of your team!? Welcome to the JvR Ukwanda podcast - where people practitioners share leadership, and business insights for managers.In this first 2-part episode, Jopie de Beer talks about what it takes to be a successful manager, first covering some personal questions, and then moving on to:why people management is the hardest part of being a manager.some tips for getting the most out of your teamand the role that ambition plays in the transition from ME to WE.2018-05-1124 min