The connected workplace

The connected workplace is all about networks - understanding how to work them and how to make them strong and sustainable. In networks, anyone can show leadership and it is important that we establish a link with role models to provide a path to follow.

During my interviews for my book, "Gender Matters - A Practical Response to the Slippery Ladder", I have been surprised at how few women could name a role model, both men and women, they look up to.

BUSINESS ENGAGE TOASTMASTERS : 6TH AUGUST 2014

A demo evening led by the Area Governor of Toastmasters and including some senior Toastmasters.

Toastmasters is an internationally recognised institution for the development of public speaking.  Business Engage recognises the importance of public speaking in both the corporate and entrepreneurial space, especially for women.

In line with our policy of collaboration and not undertaking things that other people already do better we have partnered with Toastmasters International to provide Toastmasters development for our members.

PARTICIPATORY GENDER REVIEW WORKSHOP : 3RD - 5TH SEPTEMBER 2014

Business Engage will undertake an intensive three day workshop for prospective facilitators who would like to become involved with Business Engage to roll out this methodology within private sector South Africa and have another source of income.

Introduction

Over the past few years Business Engage has been compiling a number of initiatives aimed at Gender Mainstreaming in the South African private sector. The one area that remained a dilemma was the issue of whether or not corporates are able to successfully benchmark exactly where they are in their gender diversity journey, using both local and international norms and best practices.

Stellenbosch Digital Speakers: The SnapScan Story

Event Description
If you haven't used SnapScan yet, you're just not cool. One of our newest success stories out of Stellenbosch, these guys from FireID are kicking a** on the mobile payment scene. They've just received a hefty push and a whole wad of cash from Standard Bank. And above all, it's undoubtedly the simplest way to pay.

Startup Grind Johannesburg Hosts Brett Haggard (HYPERTEXT MEDIA)

Event Description
If you are interested in meeting up with other entrepreneurs or you need advice and inspiration in starting your own business, attend Startup Grind Johannesburg’s fire-side chat with Hypertext Media’s Managing Director; Brett Haggard.

Girl Geek Dinner July 2014

Elodie Burls is the Managing Director of Blink Tower, South Africa's leading animated explainer video specialists. Born in the tiny Karoo town of Aberdeen, Elodie completed a BA in English and Drama at Rhodes University before heading to Taiwan to pursue a teaching career.

Upon her return to South Africa in 2006, she started her first business, Tinfon, an online English teaching platform, but she left for London shortly after where she worked at PR agency, Limelight.
In 2010, Elodie and two business partners opened the doors to Blink Tower - a specialist provider of animated explainer videos to local and international companies. Blink Tower's approach is simple: use hand-drawn animation with professional scripts and voice-overs to explain often complex concepts in an easy-to-understand, memorable way.

Peninsula Toastmasters Public Speaking Event

A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, members evaluate one another’s presentations. This feedback process is a key part of the program’s success.

Startup Grind Cape Town Hosts Simon Mantell (Mantelli's Biscuits)

This month Startup Grind will be hosting Simon Mantell from Mantelli’s Biscuits. A born and bred Capetonian, Simon Mantell started his formal working career in 1976 as a smooth talking 13 year old door to door salesman marketing mirrors after hours to homeowners in the newly built Mitchell’s Plain. This work experience served as an invaluable lesson in developing a thick skin while pitching ideas and products to potential customers.

Connect and Grow your Business Network

Business Networking JULY

Connect and Grow your Business Network

For Professionals, Small Business Owners & Service Providers

- anybody looking to grow their brand awareness

GUEST SPEAKER:  MARGARET HIRSH FROM HIRSCHS, MILNERTON

What are you doing with your 67 minutes on Mandela Day?

Come and support Liesl Schoonraad show us ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE, by lifting 67 tons! Don't miss this record breaking event!