By: Theresa Moses
In a bid to unlock Africa’s prosperity, leading experts in leadership and systems thinking gathered at the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NACC) breakfast forum to share insights on effective leadership strategies and introduce the Complexity Navigation Test (CNT).
The event, sponsored by Leading Edge Consulting, took place on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Sky Restaurant, Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Dr. Ije Jidenma, Founder/CEO of Leading Edge Consulting, Nigeria, and Partner at Kestria Global, Mr. Clifford Modiselle, Founding Member and Director at Joint Prosperity (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, led the discussion on “Cracking the Leadership Code through Systems Thinking – An Introduction to the Complexity Navigation Test (CNT)”.
The presentation highlighted the challenges facing emerging markets, including political risk, economic volatility, infrastructure deficiencies, social inequality, environmental degradation, weak governance, human capital deficits, and technological gaps.
To overcome these challenges, the experts emphasized the need for leaders to adopt a systems thinking approach, measuring tangible impact and predicting leadership performance through a combination of behaviours, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
“Africa’s prosperity depends on our ability to develop leaders who can navigate complexity, make strategic decisions, and drive growth. The Complexity Navigation Test (CNT) is a valuable tool in this quest,” said Dr. Ije Jidenma.
The Complexity Navigation Test (CNT) was introduced as a tool for understanding and predicting behaviour and performance in complex systems. The test assesses an individual’s ability to navigate complexity, adapt to changing environments, and make decisions effectively. The experts explained that the CNT can help organizations identify potential leaders who can drive growth and prosperity in Africa.
“Systems thinking is crucial for unlocking Africa’s potential. We must move beyond traditional leadership approaches and embrace a more adaptive and evolutionary mindset,” added Mr. Clifford Modiselle.
The event provided a valuable opportunity for networking and knowledge sharing among business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals from Nigeria and South Africa while ttendees gained insights into effective leadership strategies and systems thinking approaches, equipping them to tackle the challenges facing Africa’s emerging markets.
The event concluded with a call to action, urging business leaders and entrepreneurs to embrace systems thinking and invest in developing the next generation of leaders who can drive Africa’s prosperity.
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce aims to foster trade and business relationships between the two nations, and this event marked a significant step towards achieving this goal.
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