Executive Development Programme (EDP)

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  The EDP has made me look at the world around me with new eyes - it is quite amazing. In a very short time I have changed my perspectives and outlooks on life for the better. I take more interest in people, read more, question more, think more.

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  Ekhard Hermann (EDP 2008)

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  Life changing experience.

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  Larry Wilson (EDP 2008)

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  The course was very inspirational to me. A highly stimulating course, keep up the good work.

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  (EDP 2008)

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  This programme has opened a whole new world for me. The diversity is excellent.

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  Rüdo Goss, Director, PSG Konsult (EDP 2009)

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  An intervention that no business leader can be without! Excellent material, extraordinary facilitators, an event to nurture.

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  Pieter Els, Director (EDP 2009)

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  Great programme. I have learnt a great deal from the lecturers and colleagues. The calibre of the lecturers was absolutely first class.

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  Gugu Dingaan, Investment Executive, Wiphold. - (EDP 2009)

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  This is a very valuable course which gave me much to think about.

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  Linda McPherson, Project Manager (2009 participant)

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Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP)

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  Brilliant! All future leaders should participate in this wonderful learning experience!

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  Dino Tassan, Power Construction, Senior Site Agent (SMDP 2009)

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  This is not only a pivotal step in my career path, but also in a personal and networking capacity. Absolutely brilliant. Money well invested!

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  Ryanhardt Landman, Black Umlaut, Corporate Graphic Designer (SMDP 2009)

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  Thank you for an excellent course that stimulated me intellectually, but also equipped me practically to excel in management skills.

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  Etienne Piek, Global Day of Prayer, International Coordinator (SMDP 2009)

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  This programme far exceeded all my expectations. It stimulated growth on a professional and personal level through learning, networking and simultaneously having fun!

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  Antoinette Lambrechts, APL Cartons, HR Officer (SMDP 2009)

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  Excellent! Everything can be applied to my work environment.

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  (SMDP 2008)

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  Very practical. Easy to apply and useful going forward. Strategy was made tangible and very real.

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  (SMDP 2008)

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  The SMDP course is an excellent learning platform for senior managers wanting to progress to the next level. It offers a very diversified outlook on management and how you can contribute towards your organisation's growth. The business-driven action learning is fantastic as you get to apply what you learned to real business. The quality of lecturers is of a high standard.

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  Jackie Smith, OOBA, Manager: Sales Administration (SMDP 2009)

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  The programme is presented in a structured manner by very highly qualified and experienced facilitators.

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  Fritz Schade, Absa, Banker (SMDP 2009)

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Management Development Programme (MDP)

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  Relevant, applicable material. Knowledgeable lecturer who is skilled at encouraging, thinking and enabling.

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  Jared Buys, Ops & Sales, SA Oil (MDP KZN 2009)

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  Informative, proactive and related to the working environment. Really enjoyed the programme

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  Sushilla Pillay, Accounts: Ships Agency Group, Sturrock Shipping (MDP KZN 2009)

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  Course well designed and would like to be informed on the next course I can attend after completion of the MDP.

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  BH Skhosana, Manager, Mpumalanga Academy of Sport (MDP KZN 2009)

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  Every manager or potential manager we have put on the SMDP or MDP programme has praised its excellence and has become an ambassador for the USB.

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  Achmat Noor, HR Training & Organisational Development Manager, Medical Research Council

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  Well presented, exposure to practical situations.

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  KD Govender, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, National Prosecuting Authority (MDP KZN 2009)

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  Excellent programme.

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  M Shelton, Assistant Manager, Mutual & Federal Insurance Co Ltd (MDP KZN 2009)

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  I now see the people I supervise in a different light, and there are signs that things are becoming better for the benefit of the whole team.  I am really grateful I had the opportunity to be part of the MDP.  It has made me look at things from a different perspective.

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  Maria N Ndafyaalako, Scientific Services (MDP Namibia 2009)

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  Thank you for making me the person I am today.  Since attending the MDP, my work has become easier and the knowledge I have acquired has positively impacted my work environment.

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  Denias Hangula (MDP Namibia 2009)

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  I completed the USB-ED Management Development Programme.  It rocks and although there was lots of stress in doing the group assignment, the indication in my professional life seems to be that my career is going to skyrocket very soon! I recommend this programme to all! You will not regret it.

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  Thusani Mulaudzi (MDP Botswana 2009)

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New Managers' Development Programme (NMDP)

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  It was a life learning experience.

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  (2009 participant)

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  I have gained more knowledge on how to be a good leader. This was the most informative programme in a while.

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  (2009 participant)

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  Thanks for an excellent opportunity to improve my skills.

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  Craig Schmidt, Senior Motor Assessor, Mutual & Federal (2009 participant)

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  A thorough course. Facilitators are extremely knowledgeable in their fields of expertise.

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  Mark Reeves, Chief Pilot, Fugro Airborne Surveys (2009 participant)

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  The programme was informative and well structured.

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  Lyall Volkwyn, Engineer, MTU-SA (2009 participant)

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  All managers should have this course as a prerequisite component.

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  Brian Clint Arendse, Team Leader, Mutual & Federal (2009 participant)

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  High paced but informative introduction to management. Facilitators are very knowledgeable and do an excellent job in sharing and transferring information.

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  Beverley Adams, Branch Learning Consultant, Mutual & Federal (2009 participant)

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  Excellent programme, very interesting and useful in my work environment. Would recommend this course to all department managers in my company.

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  C.T du Plessis, Sales Manager, Tongaat Hulett (2009 participant)

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Wine and Tourism Management

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  In the difficult world of wine marketing I feel that this programme has given me the tools to formulate success.

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  Nick Ridley, Wine Marketing and Sales Manager, Zandberg (Wine and Tourism Management 2009)

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  Very informative with wonderful practical examples. Good and concise.

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  Mareu Roux, International Marketing Manager, Riebeek Cellars (Wine and Tourism Management 2009)

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  I have found the information of great relevance and informative. I hope to take this back to my company with great enthusiasm.

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  Tracy James, Sales Manager, Cape Point Vineyards (Wine and Tourism Management 2009)

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Project Management

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  The facilitator's presentation was exceptionally professional, practical and very applicable, and the programme was put together excellently. I am proud to say that I completed my Project Management certificate at USB-ED.

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  Jacques Germishuys - (Project Management 2008)

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  "Thank you for helping me to begin to understand project management."

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  Faith S. Jere, OVC and OCB Advisor, World Vision International (Project Management 2009)

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  "This is a valuable course.  It contains good information and is well structured."

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  Sacchin Maharaj, Head of Information Systems, FMI (Project Management 2009)

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MS Project

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  I am extremely impressed with the programme.  After the course I will definitely add value to my company and specifically to our project team.  The lecturer was outstanding!

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  Aina Francina Booysen, Liaison Officer, Nampower, Windhoek, Namibia (MS Project 2009)

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  Well structured and well presented. Immense wealth of knowledge aquired.

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  Moseli Ntsiki, Intersite Property Management Services (MS Project 2009)

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  Exceptional facilitation. I will definitely be able to go back and apply what I have learnt.

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  Rashiela Pietersen, Project Administrator, SITA

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  A must for all people involved with projects of all sizes.

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  LH van den Berg, Financial Manager, Sanlam (MS Project 2009)

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  Insightful course that gives you the confidence to manage any size project with ease on MS Project. This is a must for every Project Assistant and Project Manager.

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  Marsunet Scholtz, E-learning coordinator, USB (MS Project 2009)

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Project Management (IS)

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  I enjoyed the course and will recommend it to other work teams.

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  Markus Kücken, IT Manager Delegate, Teleperformance (2009 participant)

• "Excellent balance between practical and theory." - Guy Pause, IS Manager, Vihimark Trading (2009 participant)
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  Very interesting and informative course.

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  Mabvuto Palale, IT Specialist, Mining Qualifications Authority (2009 participant)

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  The course was very well presented and allowed a lot of interaction that broad the scope and knowledge depths of the course.

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  Lwazi Ndzena, Project Manager, Provincial Government Western Cape (PGWC) (2009 participant)

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Customer Experience Leadership

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  Great course.  Left me feeling motivated to go back to my organisation and to try and  make a difference!

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  Helene Pretorius Client Relationship Manager, Sanlam Private Investments (2009 participant)

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  This is an essential course for anybody who wants to deliver and lead customer service excellence.

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  Mkhuseli Mancotywa, Account Director, Glasshouse Multimedia (2009 participant)

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  A great programme!  It covered more concepts than what I initially expected.  I found it very uplifting.

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  Karien Bredenkamp, Studio Manager, Sunflood Studios (2009 participant)

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  Short but fully loaded course.  It was well relayed and quite easy to understand. It was a very positive experience for me.

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  Adegbite Adedeju, Front Office / Receptionist, Protea Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria (2009 participant)

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  A very educative and eye opening programme.  I would definitely recommend this course to my colleagues and friends.

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  Balogun Funmilola, Front office, Protea Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria (2009 participant)

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  An excellent programme which will equip you to plan and implement an entire online marketing strategy and more. Well done.

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  Philip Steyn, Director, Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes (2009 participant)

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  Making this an obligatory part of a senior managers learning and packaging the content for self paced online consumption will add value and improve competitiveness.

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  Warren Hero, GSSC, Head of E-government (2009 participant)

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  The programme in online marketing is an empowering experience which should be attended by every brand marketing team member, including agencies

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  Jan-Louis Pretorius, Wesbank, Marketing Manager (2009 participant)

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Online Marketing Strategy

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  Most fantastic learning experience reflecting on the online world of marketing. The presenter is most certainly the most up to date authority on where we've come from and where we are headed. Highly recommended!

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  Ryan Markus, Managing Member, Nikki Electronics CC (2009 participant)

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  This programme opened up the field of online marketing and how to think strategically and apply its diverse components.

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  Jenny Terwin, Marketing & Communications Manager, Bureau for Economic Research  (2009 participant)

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  Very enlightening and informative. Anyone who wants to be part of the digital revolution needs to do this programme.

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  C. Chanda, Project Manager (2009 participant)

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  Absolutely informative and educative programme that leaves you wondering why you have taken up a paid employment rather than working for yourself.

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  Olanrewaju Olalekan, Head of Events & Sponsorships, Skye Bank, Lagos, Nigeria (2009 participant)

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  This course is the best I have ever been on where all the knowledge and skills gained will be directly useable in the workplace. It will give a serious edge over competitors, add great value and ad a new dimension to customer relationships.

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  Karen Veysey, Marketing Manager  (2009 participant)

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  A ‘must do' course for marketing and communication people.

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  Christine Tworeck, Marketing Manager, Topless Tours (2009 participant)

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Development of Leadership and Team Skills (POLS)

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  Thank you for a wonderful course!  Learning about my personal leadership style has equipped me to make a greater and even more positive contribution towards the company!

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  Elsabé Bester, Bemarkings Bestuurder, Roelcor Vleis (POLS 2009)

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  It was really a good course and I would recommend this to anybody to empower and develop their management skills. 10/10!

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  Schalk Bergh, Meatco, (POLS 2009)

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  No company should go without this well-structured programme.

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  Gert Jordaan, Roelcor (POLS 2009)

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  Brilliant concepts towards self-discovery and self-analysis! Empowering! Definitely recommendable.

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  Esmond Fortuin, Regional Supervisor, IEC (POLS 2009)

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Leader Development Programme

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  “It was an amazing program that developed a great self awareness, and gave me practical tools – coupled with relevant knowledge to make me a much, much better leader.” – Lenny Nganga Gachie, SARACEN OMD, Director (LDP 2009)

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  Lenny Nganga Gachie, SARACEN OMD, Director (LDP 2009)

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  What a fantastic course, excellent structuring, focusing on developing you as a person.  Will recommend to my colleagues.

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  Naomi Koeberg, Industrial Development Corporation, Accounts Manager (LDP 2009)

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  The course was fantastic in terms of revealing and promoting self awareness.

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  Bopelokgale Soko, Botswana Stock Exchange, Listings & Trading Manager (LDP 2009)

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  I recommend this programme to anyone who wants to make a difference.

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  Gert Dahms, Plastic Packaging, Factory Manager (LDP 2009)

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Authentic Leadership through the Gift of Horses

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  USB-ED has taken training and development to another level with outstanding content and methodology.  Truly recommended.

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  Juanita Marais, Supervisor, Vodacom (2009 participant)

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  This course was a real eye-opener.  The reaction of the horses showed me how I am being perceived, different from what I believed.

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  Violet Lamda, Manager, Vodacom (2009 participant)

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  This training taught me that the size of the obstacle does not matter.  It is my approach that will determine the outcome.

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  Phillip L. Liphapang, Production Manager, Pioneer Foods (2009 participant)

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  Fantastic programme for developing yourself. Highly recommended.

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  Michelle Pietersen, Matie Community Service (2009 participant)

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Performance Management

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  This programme highlighted the need for changes in attitude, transparency and respect among employers and employees. This is a very valuable programme.

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  Lulama Patricia Stohze, Department of Education (EC), Chief Education Specialist (2009 participant)

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  The content is relevant, up-to-date, user-friendly and adaptable to various situations.

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  Linda Kellett, Clicks, HR Manager (2009 participant)

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  This is a very good and well-presented programme.

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  S.L. Brand, University of Stellenbosch, HR Manager (2009 participant)

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World Executive Education Alliance (WEEA) Program

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  This programme provided me with insights into the economic structure and challenges of South Africa's business world.  USB-ED and the GSBA supplied the tools and methods for Human Resource Management in an international context as well as the right focus for the local markets.

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  Patrik Meier, Product Management (TPSM), Alstom (Switzerland) Ltd (2009 participant)

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  Every event was so warm-heartedly organised, we felt very welcome.  The USB is a great school and I will certainly visit in the future!

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  Cornelius J Andreaus, Managing Director, Triaell MedTec (2009 participant)

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MBA Foundation Programme

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  Excellent.

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  (MBA Foundation Programme 2008)

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Management Programme for NPOs

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  Excellent and really engaging.

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  (Management Programme for NPOs, 2008)

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  A very mature, well rounded, dynamic, secure transfer of knowledge.

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  (Management Programme for NPOs, 2008)

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  This was a brilliant opportunity and I learnt how to promote the work we are doing at Marsh Memorial Homes in a more progressive way.  I not only learnt about my work and the role I play, but also about myself.  Thank you for your contribution to my personal growth.

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  Steven Moolman, Marsh Memorial Homes (2009 participant)

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Knowledge Management

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  This programme provides both strategic and tactical approaches one can employ in daily operations.

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  Pelo Magwentshu, Office of the Premier (Eastern Cape), Manager Innovation and Knowledge Management (Knowledge Management Programme 2009)

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  Great, well structured course covering all the basic principles.

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  Kaashiefa Johnson, USB-ED, Programme Manager (Knowledge Management Programme 2009)

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  Excellent programme - I have reinforced my KM knowledge and can now complete my masters thesis in Knowledge Management. I highly recommend the course!

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  Terry van Graan, Chevron SA, Project Manager (Knowledge Management Programme 2009)

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  Die kursus het heelwat inligting waaroor ek reeds beskik het, bevestig asook talle nuwe konsepte bekendgestel. Die instrukteurs was 'n onuitputbare bron van kennis!

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  Juanita Prinsloo, Johannesburg Housing Company (Knowledge Management Programme 2009)

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Conscious Career Strategies For Women

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  This workshop helped me discover my strengths and motivated me to be pro-active in moving towards an ideal career-path.

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  Marieke van Rooyen (2009 participant)

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  What an amazing workshop to attend! It created a platform for self-reflection and opportunities for career growth, something you cannot do on your own. The mix of expert presenters, great course material and wonderful venue, made this one of the best workshops I have ever attended!

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  Mariska du Preez (2008 participant)

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Master Class in Strategy

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  I have attended so many training interventions but this one was really worth my while and the money invested is already having returns.  Being on your course not only validated some of the values, beliefs and practices that I have engaged in in the past but it certainly inspired me to look within and to work smarter and to continue inspiring myself and staff.

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  Brenda Da Silva, City of Cape Town (2009 participant)

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