GWII LeaderWalk – Navigating Office Politics

Ever heard the saying: If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You?

You may wonder if there is an ethical way to manage office politics. The answer is YES! In this series, Niven will take us through the 5 myths of office politics and guide us on how to navigate office politics effectively, ethically and successfully.

EVENT

Date: 08 March 2023

Time: 08:00 - 11:00

Platform: Zoom

AGENDA

  • 08:15 – Welcome and Format
  • 08:30 – Keynote Address
  • 09:15 – Q&A
  • 09:25 – Interactive Breakaway Session
  • 10:05 - Session Feedback
  • 10:25 – Closing

RSVP - admin@gwii.co.za

MEET NIVEN POSTMA

Niven is a strategy, leadership and culture consultant partnering with clients in diverse industries around the world, to (re)ignite the discretionary energy of people and teams, build an enabling culture and develop meaningful strategies. She is the author of the best-selling book If You Don't Do Politics, Politics Will Do You - a guide to navigating office politics ethically and successfully.

Niven is a Harvard Business Review contributor, a visiting lecturer at Henley Business School and a part-time tutor at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Niven has had a wide and varied executive career, including CEO of the Businesswomen’s Association (BWA), CEO of NOAH (Nurturing Orphans of AIDS for Humanity), Head of External Strategy and Head of the SARB Academy at the South African Reserve Bank, and Head of Leadership and Culture for the Standard Bank Group.

Niven is a Doctoral student and holds an Executive MBA in Systems thinking, Human capital development, knowledge management, leadership and change. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Future Studies and a BA in English Political Science. Niven has been awarded with the Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellowship in 2007. Niven has served as Reserve Police Officer for 2 years and is Chairperson of the Board at Cotlands.

EVENT SPONSORS

Camargue
Garrun Group
Leppard
Santam

BOOK SPONSOR

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