Global MBA Testimonials
The process of creating value through work-integrated learning is extraordinary. It shifts the primary learning experience from the confines of academic institutions to the actual workplaces of our students. This transformation leads to an unparalleled sense of purpose, as it transitions skills training from theoretical teaching to the invaluable experience gained on the job.
Additionally, work-integration redirects the traditional focus of study from analysis to practical implementation. It is the act of implementation that has the power to bring about real change in the world. This new approach enables students to realize their potential in effecting positive changes within their work environments.
We invite you to explore the remarkable feedback from some of our students who have been willing to openly share their experiences of creating genuine value in their workplaces.
Racheal Makore at Queens Rest Farm Enterprise, Nairobi, Kenya
03.2020 |
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This course has been valuable by introducing my company to Activity Based Management financial analysis. With this course, we have set realistic daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales targets and ensure that for every unit we sell, we achieve our desired benchmark (TARI) of R0.79 per unit. Before we were introduced to TARI, financial statements caught all of us by surprise at the end of reporting periods. Now, after having studied this course, we find assurance in attaining our target gross profit. No surprises anymore. |
| Financial Planning |
Jessica Moore, Organisational Effectiveness Manager at Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), Windhoek, Namibia
03.2020 |
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This assignment certainly was one of the more difficult ones for me. Difficulty in getting information, and once I received it, had to understand it, as at times it was really Greek. But once again I learned things about my organisation that I did not know before. The same way with Finance and all the other very technical topics, it now allows me to have a seat at the table and participate or at least understand, versus before, where I did not really even pay attention when topics came up that I was not familiar with. |
| Managing IT and strategy |
Alwyn Dzinamarira, Director Operations at Afghanaid, London, United Kingdom
03.2020 |
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This course has helped me look at our company’s marketing efforts in a different way. The current situation is that communications efforts are fragmented and discorded. Efforts will be made to recommend more coordinated efforts. This course has given me an opportunity to reflect on my own personal communication competencies and identify areas that I need to improve on. With this in mind I have generated valuable lessons from some of the best practices that I can immediately implement at my workplace with a lot of potential to improve on. |
| Marketing Decisions and Managing Activities |
Vincent Bosha, Sales Executive at Rainbow Tourism Group, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2020 |
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DMAIC has allowed me to delve deeper into the art of problem solving and optimising existing processes at my workplace. The tendency has been to try and solve problems as they arise however, this only results solving surface problems rather than addressing the root cause of the problem. Instead of constantly fire-fighting the application of six sigma in my assignment has allowed me to take a holistic approach to designing and implementing transformation processes. |
| Operations Processes |
Leon Whyte, CSO/Co-Founder at SMC Ltd, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
03.2020 |
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Whilst I thoroughly enjoyed undertaking this assignment as it taught me a lot about my own personal management style and gave me pointers as to where I could personally improve and develop my skills, unfortunately I do not think that it is suitable for my current employer, this is primarily due to the fact that the organization has no vision or objectives. Personally, I will take these lessons to heart and hopefully will have a chance to implement these within my next organisation. |
| Tasks and Tools of Effective Management |
Alan Krohne, Manager: Retail Infrastructure and Development at Mobile Telecommunications Ltd, Windhoek, Namibia
03.2020 |
| I was fortunate that this assignment was due whilst I was busy in the middle of a larger project. Hence, writing this assignment became a part of the project that I was anyway working for, so it was very timely. |
| Operations Processes |
Leon Whyte, CSO/Co-Founder at SMC Ltd, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
01.2020 |
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Seems like we forgot Germany/UK, obviously I did not make enough of an impression, I shall try to do better next time. All jokes aside, I was truly honored to have met Prof Jannie and my future business partners. I had an amazing time, full of fun and laughter, we also learnt some stuff about Human Resource Management in between the jokes. Prof Jannie is a very inspirational leader and mentor. He has a very effective teaching style by which he is able to simplify a very complex topic and make it relative not just to our careers but also to our personal lives. I feel truly blessed to have met him and look forward with anticipation to returning home and implementing these life lessons and improving myself not just as a manager but also as a father. Thank you for everything. Leon |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Charles Stols, Engineering Manager at MegChem, Cape Town, South African Republic
01.2020 |
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Thank you Prof Jannie for the insightful week. As all the other residential this was again a life experience not just the subject in question. Thank you for sharing some of your own life experiences from which I could learn. Thank you IBR |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Pride Gwaze, Group Financial Manager at Vunani Limited, Johannesburg, South African Republic
01.2020 |
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The HRM residential was an eye-opener, the way Prof Jannie delivered the theory coupled with the videos helped me understand and remember things easily. Thank you Prof Jannie for taking us on an insightful, informative and very practical course. I have learnt lessons to guide me not only in my professional but to improve my personal life as well. From Leadership with possibility, driven by ROWE, realising the importance of the first followers and self-management (leadership starts with self-motivation). To the team: it was a pleasure meeting all of you. Thank you for being such an inspiring and dedicated team. Till we meet again in Germany!! |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Alan Krohne, Manager: Retail Infrastructure and Development at Mobile Telecommunications Ltd, Windhoek, Namibia
01.2020 |
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For the better part of 15 years I’ve been in a management role. Working on this assignment, I noticed to my regret that we tend to neglect our greatest resources: the people that we work with or for. This course shifted my management priorities back to the importance of constant management development. The value I’m taking away is inclusivity, mentoring, empowerment and team building. With my management and future projects this is the change I want to see and implement the most. |
| Development of Management Skills |
Kelvin Mukuku, Metallurgical Manager at Eastplats, Brits, South African Republic
01.2020 |
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This assignment has highlighted for me the need to develop sound management skills. I have realised that for me to be effective as a manager, I have to be able to drive the team towards set goals and objectives as required by the company. I also realised that it is just not a matter of managing through instruction, but I get more output from my team if I learn to get their trust and I also empower them to reach heights that they are capable of, keeping sight of the overall strategic objectives that need to be achieved. |
| Development of Management Skills |
Tangeni Erkana, Project Leader: E-Commerce at Namibia Post Limited, Windhoek, Namibia
01.2020 |
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I found the reading material to be insightful, easy reading and practical. I was encouraged to see that we are closely aligned to the recommended recruitment, selection and placement components which probably explains why we have been surveyed in the top three best companies to work for. It also explains why our annual culture survey results are generally good with no major areas of concern or high entropy levels. Should we address the identified shortcomings then I would anticipate that our staff turnover levels would decrease. |
| Recruitment, Selection and Placement of HR |
Tangeni Erkana, Project Leader: E-Commerce at Namibia Post Limited, Windhoek, Namibia
01.2020 |
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I initially struggled with determining our supply chain as I had also associated supply chains and supply chain management with manufacturing. It was eye opening to discover that servicing industries also have supply chains that if managed as actively as manufacturing companies can generate significant savings and better service delivery. These benefits can then be cascaded to the customer via lower or stable pricing or enhanced benefits. |
| Supply Chain Management |
Kelvin Mukuku, Metallurgical Manager at Eastplats, Brits, South African Republic
01.2020 |
| HRM redefined. This residential made me realise that human resources management is not about a role and a department, but a very essential tool for me to develop my management skills and for myself and team to achieve our strategic objectives. I will be more effective after this. |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Happiness Nesvinga, Chief operations Officer at Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited, Mwanza, Tanzania
01.2020 |
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What an eye opener!...... Very enlightening HRM Module presentation. Inspiring, captivating and thought provoking. Introduced an entirely new and fascinating approach to HRM & HRD. Dr Jannie is amazing and energetic and knows his stuff. Amazing! This residential made me realize that human resources management is not about a role and a department, but a very essential tool for me to develop my management skills and for myself and team to achieve our strategic objectives. I will be more effective after this. |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Samantha Kachikira, Process safety engineer at Ishecon cc, Johannesburg, South African Republic
01.2020 |
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"The conductor of an orchestra does not make a sound" Thank you Dr. Jannie for enlightening us to focus on the talents of team members, and develop a possibility oriented mindset. People will not buy what we do but WHY we do what we do. |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Wayne Mahachi, Financial Controller at Save The Children international Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
01.2020 |
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Thank you Dr Jannie for the insightful residential, which has really equipped me in terms of highlighting the areas I need to work on if I'm to be effective as a team leader, as well as in influencing the human resource policies in the organisations I will work for. The session also helped me personally in how to structure communication in a way that will get buyin from the targeted customers.It also made me realise that to provide leadership one doesn't necessarily need to be occupying a formal position in the organisational hierarchy. |
| Human Resources Intensive |
Stella Makoni-Rugube, Quality and Work Health and Safety Coordinator at Madec Limited, Mackay, Queensland, Australia
01.2020 |
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I thoroughly enjoyed this residential and Dr. Jannie was an excellent facilitator. I enjoyed how he was able to take us on a journey whose lessons trascend beyond business and touch every facet of our lives. Jannie was humourous and his real life examples will remain with me for a long time. l am grateful for the DISC profile, Belbin roles and the Personal Mission Statement exercises. My letter to my great grandchildren has been filed and l intend to sic itur ad astra and carpé diem. My greatest take aways are that leadership is the art of possibility, how to keep my team motivated and that l should practice self care. |
| Human Resources Intensive |