MEET Dr Maanda Tshifularo
Dr Maanda Tshifularo is a skilled strategist, leadership coach (Integral Coach® UCT GSB, certified Gallup Strengths Coach, accredited practitioner of Insights Discovery, and Integrative Enneagram) and author (Lead with Super Clarity), who is passionate about advancing leadership excellence. He is the founding director of SuperLead Advisory, a consultancy focused on strategy, operations, and leadership. He also serves as a director for the University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Centre for Leadership and Dialogue and is an adjunct faculty member at GIBS. Until recently, he was the Head of Dialdirect Insurance, where he successfully led a business turnaround and was awarded the South African Product Innovation of the Year in the financial services category. His previous roles include management and executive positions at MTN SA, Discovery Health and 1Life Insurance. Maanda has also worked as a strategy management consultant at Deloitte Consulting and McKinsey & Company.
Maanda recently completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Finance at the University of Johannesburg and the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. He is the host of the SuperLead podcast, an experienced summit moderator and facilitator. In 2019, he was named one of the Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans and recognised by Junior Chamber International as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Young Persons in South Africa.
Dr Maanda Tshifularo
Founding director at SuperLead Advisory
Keynote, Inspiration & Motivation
Media
Keynote
CLARITY OF PURPOSE
Clarity of purpose is a key ingredient to success. A clear purpose is something you can use to guide and direct your actions, and it will help you stay focused when the going gets tough. Clarity of purpose sets you apart from competitors. It helps you get clear on the direction you want to take. It creates shared beliefs and values.
STRATEGY IN A DIGITAL AGE
It’s time to rethink your strategy. The world has changed, and so have the ways in which people consume information and make decisions. Today’s business environment is more complex than ever. The digital age has brought rapid change, and companies must adapt to remain agile and competitive.
Platform Strategies
Every company is different and needs a unique approach to their technology solutions. Platform strategies are the cornerstone of many business models. They allow companies to leverage their resources and reach across multiple markets, while also allowing them to deliver a high-quality experience to their customers.
Leadership Team Cohesion
A cohesive leadership team is the foundation of an effective organization. When the leadership team is cohesive, they share a common vision and goals, they support each other in achieving those goals, and they have confidence in each other’s abilities. Leadership is about opening your mind to discovery, collaboration and expression. It’s about embracing the unknown and knowing how to deal with it. It’s about balance and harmony between two worlds — the physical world & mental world — that exist together.
Trust & Team Effectiveness
Trust and team effectiveness are two of the most important factors in determining the success of a business. When employees trust their leaders and coworkers, they are more likely to work well together to achieve the goals of their organizations. Trust is the foundation of any good team. When you trust each other and the work you do together, it’s easier to push through challenges, celebrate successes together, and grow as individuals.
Strength Based Leadership
Leadership is more than just power. It’s about influence and inspiration—and that’s what strength-based leadership is all about. Strength-based leadership focuses on the strengths of the leader and their teams to increase performance and productivity, while minimizing the impact of weaknesses. Leaders who focus on their own strengths are more likely to be effective because they’re able to work out problems in new ways and develop a team that complements their strengths.
Milestones & Achievements
Academic History:
PhD
(Univ. of Johannesburg)
Executive Development Program:
Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania
Coaching for Development:
University Cape Town – Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Leadership:
UNISA
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice:
Henley Business School
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning:
Milpark Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Management:
Wits Business School
Thought Leadership for Africa’s Renewal:
Thabo Mbeki Institute
Being a Director Level 4:
Institute of Directors Southern Africa
BSc Chemical Engineering:
University of Cape Town
Books
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