About Us
Since 2009, LWA Leadership Institute has been shaping visionary leaders in corporate and public sectors environments. LWALI offers high quality corporate courses to professionals across Africa. Engaging leaders from multiple countries, LWA built strong credibility, leading to the establishment of the LWA Leadership Institute in 2020 to expand operations continent-wide.
Our mission
LWA Leadership Institute offers high-quality programs tailored to professional’s unique challenges.
Our mission is to shape visionary leaders in corporate and public sectors, driving socio-economic transformation and regional integration.
Our Methodology
- High-quality executive education for African
- professionals in government and corporate sectors
- Programs available in English, French and Portuguese
- Accredited and non-accredited courses with partner institutions
- Online and in-person programs, including tailored in country training and consultancy
- Short courses as Experience-Based Training (EBT) programs
All courses are delivered to the highest standards and are facilitated by world class professionals in their industries.”
Our History
The vision of the institute is to shape visionary leaders in
corporate and public sector environments with the aim of achieving a
single development model that maps a pathway towards African
transformation.
LWA Leadership Institute boasts some of the most comprehensive
leadership courses available with access to facilitators across a broad
range of industries and sectors.
We understand the need to develop the leaders of tomorrow, so we have
carefully crafted these courses to align with the needs of business and
individuals, catering to technical and soft skills for all
professionals alike.
Faculty of Women in Public Office
Political readiness journey for women of Africa
Women are recognised as the cornerstone of the African development. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 acknowledges that Africa is a continent where the critical role of women in Africa‘s transformation must be recognised and proactively harnessed.
As women enter the public office sphere, they encounter myriad of challenges preventing them to be effective in service delivery.
Vision
The Public Office Faculty is a superior think-tank faculty that provides practical political orientation to African women actively involved in all levels of public office.
Goal
The faculty provides practical political guidance to African women in public office, aiming to enhance their representation and capacity in the public sector.
Objectives
- Provide strategic support on accelerating the representation of women in politics and public office
- Provide competencies for women in public office and access to a network of mentors and support.
- Provide mentors with a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of African leaders and leave a lasting legacy.
Programmes
WOMEN IN GEOPOLITICS PROGRAMME
The Women in Geopolitics Debate Programme is a high-level Think-Tank platform that convenes both male and female leaders to critically examine Africa’s evolving role in the global geopolitical landscape. By applying a Pan-African, gender-responsive lens, the programme aims to develop actionable strategies and recommendations that amplify Africa’s voice on the global stage while reinforcing resilience across the continent.
WOMEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
The Women in Public Office Mentorship Program is designed to support the emergence and sustainability of women in public offices in Africa.
Meet our Team!
MADELEIN MKUNU – CEO: LEADING WOMEN OF AFRICA
An International Business, gender and training consultant; founder and CEO of Leading Women of Africa (LWA).
A dynamic Management, MBA and Development educated professional with extensive expertise in women development strategies. https://www.leadingwomenofafrica.com/the-president/
MICHAEL HILL – DEAN: LWA LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
A dynamic MBA-qualified businessman, Michael brings over 30 years experience in leadership development, banking, business and financial services. He has implemented strategic IT systems for Nedcor, JD Group, HomeChoice, DirectAxis and several local and international retailers and financial institutions. Michael has worked with major banks, financial services, credit bureaux and retailers locally and internationally.
DR. RUBEN RICHARDS
Dr. Richards is one of the world’s best industrialists with a wealth of experience and expertise in both the public and private sectors. He has advised various African governments including South Africa on service delivery strategies and industrial development plan.
Dr Richards has held executive levels positions across a wide range of sectors including business, government, academia, industry and civil society – the quintessential African Renaissance professional.
KAY-DEE MAHILE
Kay-Dee is a communications and digital media expert. She runs Taugadi Media Consultants which helps small businesses and NGOs develop their brands and leverage the digital space to scale their organisations.
Kay-Dee is also a Publisher, Artist and Podcaster. She often applies a very creative approach to social and digital media marketing and brand management.
She is a multitalented author, poet, publisher and recording artist- a true embodiment of diversity.
MRS GWEN MAHLANGU-NKABINDE
Mrs. Gwen is a highly-respected politician with a career that has spanned several decades. She rose to prominence as a member of the African National Congress (ANC) and has held various significant positions throughout her career. Her journey in politics began in 1994 when she was elected to the National Assembly of South Africa.
Her accomplishments as a politician and leader have earned her the respect and admiration of many, both in South Africa and beyond.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwen_Mahlangu-Nkabinde
TESSA TAYLOR
Tessa brings over 20 years of Human Resources expertise. She currently runs her own Human Resources Consultancy firm.
ACCREDITATIONS
- Accredited Skills Development Facilitator & Assessor (Accredited with the following SETA’s: ETDP; Services Seta; PSeta & MerSeta)
- Completed post-graduate Diploma in the Management of Technology & Innovation in the domain of Labour Law (NQF Level 6) in 2011
- Completed post-graduate Higher Diploma in Education (teaching) at the University of Port Elizabeth in 1992.
- National Qualifications Framework: Labour Law, Customer Service and Predictive Index – Management Team Building workshop.
