In 2021, RCL FOODS transitioned its Research and Development (R&D) function from a decentralised model to an integrated centralised function. 

A key first objective was to leverage the team’s strengths through enhanced collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This was done with an end goal to align the R&D function with the broader organisational agenda.

Susan Matemu-Sakwa, the Group R&D Director partnered with Mike Ivey from Café Life and Melanie Kiley from CreateConsulting for this transformation journey

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Partnering with a leading organisation in the Automotive industry to facilitate their interactive Values programme, is delivering remarkable results (& is so fulfilling for us). Over the past five years, we have been helping to enhance their employees’ understanding of the crucial role they play in shaping a values-centric culture.

Through engaging sessions and meaningful discussions, all employees have had the opportunity to connect deeply with the company’s culture, values and behaviours.

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We recently partnered with a dynamic group of executives from a prominent organisation in the finance sector, who were navigating massive change. 

As human beings, we often resist change not necessarily because of the change itself, but because of the perceived loss - a part of ourselves that we feel we must give up. When we realise that we have to let go, in order to let come, we begin to move through the change more readily. 

Led by Justin Kiley, the Executive Team explored Whole Brain® Thinking and their HBDI® Thinking profiles to enhance their communication and leadership skills and help them move through and lead the change. 

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In her book, If You Love Yourself, Eilat Aviram delves into the transformative power of self-love and its profound impact on our journeys. Self-love empowers us to listen to our own truth, say no when we need to and yes when it serves us to help us create a life that is authentic and uniquely ours.

“Don’t say ‘Yes’ when you want to say ‘No’, it’s bad for everybody. If it's not your truth, your needs are not being met, and you become unhappy.” says Eilat.

Brené Brown puts it beautifully, ”When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.”

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CreateConsulting is privileged to collaborate with remarkable women across industry sectors.

In celebration of Women’s Month, we are shining a light on a group of extraordinary women who inspire us each day. Their pioneering achievements and visionary leadership have demonstrated what it truly means to lead with courage and conviction.

We've put together a captivating collection of their insights focusing on what they've embraced and what they've left behind on their leadership paths. We hope their stories motivate you to lead with purpose and seize every opportunity to create lasting impact.

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When the pressure is on, do your meetings enable all voices to ensure best thinking, clarity and solutions to problems? 

Standard Bank's Major Incident Managers and Business Service Leads are boosting their facilitation skills with our Art of Facilitation Programme. We were thrilled to collaborate with this dynamic group of 10 leaders in a powerful Integrated Learning Journey called Fahrenheit 24.

Our Director, Melanie Kiley, together with Sue Welman, Director of Nabantu Partners and Michelle Slabbert, Head of Group Service Management Practice at Standard Bank, designed a customised learning journey to meet the ambitious goals of Fahrenheit 24.

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Change is inevitable, and how we handle it defines our growth and success. Discover how Whole Brain® Thinking can enhance your approach to change management, engaging the multiple intelligences in your team, dance with and embrace change more effectively. 

Learn more about the different thinking preferences that can help your organisation thrive amidst change. 

Ready to lead your team through change with agility and ease?

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In a world full of serious conversations and complex challenges, play allows us to blow off steam and cope better with stress. These playful moments of being active, laughing together and connecting, provide opportunities to clear the air and lift the team’s energy. 

Think of the last time you truly played - letting go of constraints and experiencing the joy of the moment. How did it feel? And how could you and your team benefit from playing more in the workplace?

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We are passionate about Whole Brain® Thinking. It helps people understand their preferred ways and modes of thinking, as well as recognise and appreciate other people's different preferences.

When leaders view work through a Whole Brain® lens, they are more willing to embrace multiple perspectives and different thinking styles. They accept that they have blind spots and commit to continuous learning and growth. Leaders who embrace a growth mindset and are dedicated to their ongoing professional development,  create an environment in which team members feel encouraged to learn and grow. 

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It’s no secret that effective leadership is the difference between organisations that succeed and those that get left behind.

Leaders face immense pressure to execute strategies amid constant change. Balancing short-term demands with long-term vision is critical, as they strive to achieve quick results without sacrificing the organisation’s future viability and sustainability.

Michigan State University, a top global research institute, believes that effective leaders share five essential skills: innovation, vision, inner values, inspiration and communication.

“We’ve been developing and coaching leaders for 14 years,” shares Melanie Kiley, Lead Facilitator, Executive Coach and Director of CreateConsulting. "While many leaders excel in innovation and vision and have great inner values, they sometimes value an input of skills and tools to inspire their teams and communicate optimally.”

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