Editorial
Welcome to 2009! In this edition we report on our re-branding process and welcome another addition to our team Bernadette Sankoloba.
With some people and political parties calling for the restructuring of affirmative action and employment equity we tackle the burning issue of engaging diversity in the workplace. Finally, Litha-Lethu has lined up public training in Diversity Management, Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence to be run from end of February 2009.
If you have any questions or training requests please call us on 011 447 4280 or e-mail info@litha-lethu.com.
New Look and Feel for Litha-Lethu
 As advocates of change Litha-Lethu are showing the way with a complete re-branding exercise that gives a new and fresh look. We have introduced a new logo that captures our professional approach to organisational transformation, change management and organisational development. Our marketing team is busy revamping our website with new information and to make it even more user friendly. Hopefully, our old and new clients will enjoy doing business with the ‘new’ Litha-Lethu in 2009 and beyond.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Training: February 2009
Litha-Lethu will be conducting a three-day public training programme in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Rosebank, from 25-27 February 2009. The course fee is R8 500.00 and only 15 seats will be available. The course accredited by the Service SETA.
The above registration fee includes VAT, lunch, refreshments, parking and conference material. For more information on the courses or to book your seat call Bernadette Sankoloba at 011 447 4280 or e-mail info@litha-lethu.com
Litha-Lethu Welcomes Bernadette Sankoloba
Ms Bernadette Sankoloba joined at the beginning of February as Office Administrator. A University of Johannesburg graduate in Corporate Communications, Bernadette brings a wide range of experience in Marketing, Communication and Office Administration acquired in both South Africa and Botswana. Bernadette will now be your first port of call at Litha-Lethu. Welcome Bernadette!
Engaging Diversity in The Workplace
Diversity is generally defined as ‘differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation and spiritual practice’. Managing diversity includes acknowledging, understanding, accepting, valuing, and celebrating those differences.
In South Africa, the 1994 demographic transformation placed the richness of the country's diverse heritage in true focus. This legacy is reflected in corporate South Africa and is underpinned by variables such as globalisation, the Information and Communication Technology revolution, national legislation, the transition to an ‘open' economy, a renewed emphasis on human capital issues, and the need to address the socio-economic inequalities of the past.
Transformation of companies to meet these demands cannot occur through change in structures only, but also through changes in systems, ideas, values and attitudes, and through the development of an appropriate company culture that manages change and its implications.
All companies have inherent capabilities for managing diversity. These must be enhanced through motivation and training to ensure that all stakeholders are committed to enhancing diversity, valuing differences and similarities in order to meet the objectives of the company.
Management of diversity has many benefits such as improved company morale, greater competitiveness, improved productivity, creativity and sustainability, all of which - as research has abundantly shown - impact favourably on the bottom line. Conversely, failure to manage diversity has costly implications; reduced productivity, poor corporate image and reputation, poor financial performance, and stagnation to name a few.
In conclusion, each business should realise that engaging with diversity and genuinely appreciating the value of different perspectives in the workplace offers the opportunity to harness very real benefits for South African organisations.
Diversity Management Training: March 2009
Litha-Lethu will be conducting public training programme in Diversity Management in Rosebank, from 25-27 March 2009. Change Management and Diversity Management guru Linda Thango will facilitate the course. The course fee is R8 500-00 and only 15 seats will be available. Course accredited by the Service SETA. The above registration fee includes VAT, lunch, refreshments, parking and conference material. For more information on the courses or to book your seat call Bernadette Sankoloba at 011 447 4280 or e-mail info@litha-lethu.com
Design Business Strategy with the C@ps System
Strategic planning is an important aspect in the development and success of any business entity. If you are looking for a simple, effective and affordable strategic planning, implementation and performance process that aligns all the staff to achieving your organisation’s vision Litha-Lethu advocates the use of a computerised system developed by Clive Howe known as c@ps (Compass Aligned Performance System).
c@ps is delivered in a two day practical interactive session that produces a one page strategic plan, together with supportive individual performance plans for the next six months and an execution process to ensure the system is monitored and results are achieved. Any existing Strategic Plan or Balanced Scorecard can be incorporated into the c@ps model with ease.
Further to the two-day session there are follow up interventions designed around the organisational requirements to keep the focus and performance measures alive. Leaders will be coached on how to keep the plan active and to make adjustments when things change.
The people who have to perform create the c@ps plans and, as a result, the buy-in and ownership is enhanced.
The c@ps process is easily cascaded through the organisation from top strategy; to annual team plans; to individual plans and performance criteria. This holistic approach involves all the people in the organisation. This enables them to realise the contribution they are making to the achievement of the vision.
In large organisations, key people will be coached on how to facilitate the c@ps process through a methodology that is participative and motivating. This allows staff to quickly and effectively contribute to the success of the organisation.
This strategic planning system has been used to develop the strategic plans for successful commercial entities such as: Bidvest, The Standard Bank Group, Tongaat Hulett, Engen Petroleum Ltd, and state and parastatal organisations such as: Department of Education, Department of Justice, Department of Transport, Transnet Housing, Portnet and the City of Johannesburg.
Coming Soon…
ec@ps is the online tool that works hand-in-hand with c@ps as an Execution, Monitoring and Performance Management system. If you are interested in using the c@ps system to inform your strategy call Bernadette Sankoloba on 011 447 4280 or e-mail us on info@litha-lethu.com
Coming Soon - Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) Training
Have you ever wished that:
· Your life was more fulfilling?
· Your workplace was more exciting?
· You could relate better to other people?
· You knew your next steps in life?
· You could improve your circumstances?
Litha-Lethu presents Spiritual Intelligence, a learning programme that goes beyond Emotional Intelligence!
Your spirit is the essence of who you are- the core of your being. Spirit intelligence is the ability of your spirit being, the core of you, to make the best choices at work, at home and for your life.
To unlock our full potential and revitalise the quality of our lives at work and at home, we need to understand and empower our whole being - our emotions and our spirit as well as our physical body and mind.
Einstein said we only use 3% of our abilities. This 2-day learning programme gives you the practical tools and approaches to ignite the other 97%!
This learning programme is aligned to unit standard title: Demonstrate insight into the application of theories of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence in personal development, ID 15094, NQF 5, 5 credits.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
· Demonstrating knowledge and insight into the role of emotions in behaviour.
· Applying knowledge of brain structures to explain responses to emotions.
· Demonstrating skills and techniques for responding to situations in an emotionally and/or spiritually intelligent manner.
· Applying knowledge of Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence to own life situations.
To reserve your booking for this course call Bernadette Sankoloba on 011 447 4280 or e-mail us on info@litha-lethu.com.
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