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PURCO SA PONDER is a series of short virtual presentation events where our colleagues and partners can network, share knowledge and extract value. Each virtual event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams for easy access and to help you engage with the speakers and other participants. PURCO SA PONDER is free to attend. There is no cost to attend Ponder sessions. Simply register when you receive our invitations and log on to the Teams platform to participate. Each event will cover a single topic and last 45 minutes including welcome, presentation, discussion and competitions. The Ponder events will be hosted fortnightly. Please join us! |
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3 May 2023 |
Cyberattacks
Willie Strydom |
As cyberattacks become more common and sophisticated and corporate networks grow more complex, a variety of cyber security solutions are required to mitigate corporate cyber risk. Find out what the different types of cyberattacks are and how to protect yourself and your business
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29 November 2023 |
Using LinkedIn as a platform for key career opportunities
Stewart Samkange |
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PAST EVENTS
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08 August 2023 |
Social media and the Law - The right way
Lerato Ntwampe
Devon Turner |
Find out about what employees need to avoid posting online that may bring their employers name into disrepute and the legal implications thereon, with some insights on recent case law and on how both employers and employees can protect their interests |
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27 September 2023 |
Energy security in South Africa: Guide to going solar
Jack Radmore |
The presentation looks at the current energy landscape, and load shedding and provide neutral information to aid decision makers in making decisions around energy security. |
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23 February 2022 |
The Zondo Commission findings:
Prof Sethulego Matebesi |
Several advisory panels and commissions have been set up to investigate South African public sector corruption over the past few decades. Consequently, their reports have assumed a certain power status. However, the extent to which the reports improve procurement practices depends on how procurement managers and accounting officers consider, test and use such information. By accounting to accountability, the Higher Education sector can play an important role in improving auditing systems in its internal and external control. |
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24 November 2021 |
Ubuntu: The bedrock of sales enablement
Sibusiso Msomi
Web: The Sales Enablement Company |
In the Covid years companies that learnt to really care about their clients and prospects were rewarded with sales. In this talk Sibusiso Msomi, Managing Director of The Sales Enablement Company shares how you can use Ubuntu concepts to grow your business. |
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10 November 2021 |
Thinking the Future:
Clem Sunter .
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This presentation discusses how ordinary people can weigh up their futures, based on the thinking of some of the giants of the past. It draws from Clem Sunter and Mitch Ilbury's bestselling book Thinking the Future and includes their scenarios for the future of South Africa. |
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27 October 2021 |
Why your prospects ghost you.
Shayna de Kock
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You had a successful first meeting with a client. You think the deal is in the bag. And then they disappear... This is how you can change the outcome. |
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13 October 2021 |
Overcoming adversity to achieve success
Mike Quinn
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Mike Quinn's remarkable story provides insights into how a pioneering African start-up succeeded despite tremendous adversity: ruthless pushback from major competitors, financial crises, and a continuous struggle to execute their growth strategy. His story, captured in his recent book, shares raw, hard-earned lessons of succeeding through adversity and learning what entrepreneurship in Africa is all about. |
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29 September 2021 |
Frictioneering
Sacha Matulovich |
Frictioneering is an understanding that consumers, businesses, employees and students have an insatiable desire for frictionless experiences. And every time they encounter unnecessary friction in their dealings with your organisation or your systems it creates dissatisfaction and damages relationships. One of our most important jobs is to to become Frictioneers and create frictionless experiences. |
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15 September 2021 |
The Mandatory Workplace Vaccinations Debate
Andre Vlok |
In this Ponder presentation we explore the debate around mandatory workplace vaccination policies, what the law says, your rights as an employer and employee, and how to avoid and manage conflict. |
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1 September 2021 |
Gearing up for uncertainty
Lee Naik |
In this presentation, Lee explores key consumer, business and technology trends from the last 18 months, powered by TransUnion’s insights. He will share ideas that we should be aware of that will help individuals and businesses drive their relevance and growth in this ever changing world. |
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18 August 2021 |
Post pandemic futures
Guy Lundy |
Futurist and leadership consultant Guy Lundy exploreS the trends and drivers of accelerating change and how it impacts the roles, skills and competencies you and your business will need to succeed into the future. |
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4 August 2021 |
Digitalisation and UCT Libraries: A business case study
Ms Ujala Satgoor |
The story of how the UCT Libraries team responded and recovered from the Table Mountain fires that rampaged across parts of the UCT campus and set fire to the Jagger Library is fascinating. But much more important is the story of how UCT's digitalisation strategy not only helped them survive the devastation and remote working under COVID-19 lockdown conditions, but is a key element of delivering a positive return of investment. |
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21 July 2021 |
Using Personality Profiles to enhance business relationships
Andries Keun, |
Understanding personality types will help you engage more effectively with colleagues, teams and suppliers, especially when working remotely. This Ponder session explains how to use Personality Profile Assessments and shows you how to apply the tool immediately whether you're at work or home.
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7 July 2021 |
Online learning - The silver lining of Covid-time
Brian Naicker: |
Whether you're a high level manager or an entrepreneur, whether you've studied before or never had the chance, using COVID-time productively will give you a slingshot to better opportunities. This session provides valuable insights into how to find the right local or international opportunities that match your available time, career path and available funds. |
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24 June 2021 |
Radical Digital Transformation
Rob van den Wijngaard, |
User-focused digital transformation marks a radical rethinking of how our institutions should be using technology, people and processes to fundamentally change the way we work. |
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9 June 2021 |
POPI goes live on 1 July. Stay ahead of the wave
Talita Olivier, |
Are you ready for POPI? What comes next? We discuss how to apply the risk management cycle to the challenges of POPI and reduce the risk of non-compliance. |