The DaVinci Institute

May is graduation month at The DaVinci Institute. At this 21-year milestone, Dr Carin Stoltz-Urban marks the occasion with a message of support on behalf of South African Private Higher Education (SAPHE). Read more: zurl.co/XdQDE #DaVinciInstitute #GraduationMonth

Why do big IT projects keep failing in South Africa? Bram Meyerson breaks it down: optimism bias, weak oversight, and hidden complexity are quietly derailing major programmes. Projects don’t fail overnight, they drift. Read more: zurl.co/TIzRz #Leadership

🎓 25 days to go! Counting down to Graduation Day on 28 May. The journey. The growth. The milestone. The celebration is almost here. #GraduationCountdown #DaVinciThinking

A doctorate defence is not a presentation. It is an intellectual test. Can you defend your thinking and decisions? Read more: zurl.co/RcvSy #Doctorate #Research

“If your board cannot explain AI decisions, it is not governing them.” Dr Ntokozo Mahlangu unpacks why AI is now a governance issue, not just a technology one. Read more: zurl.co/GYqWQ #AI #CorporateGovernance

Retail success depends on strong leadership. The Occupational Certificate: Retail Chain Store Manager at The DaVinci Institute equips you to lead teams and drive performance. Apply now: zurl.co/Cmq2c #RetailLeadership #SkillsDevelopment

As The DaVinci Institute celebrates 21 years, its coming of age is recognised by APPETD. Dr Shirley Lloyd highlights the role of institutions shaping responsive, industry-aligned education. Read more: zurl.co/vUr7n #DaVinciInstitute

Learning must translate into impact. The DaVinci Institute and Nutun launch a programme focused on real-world application and organisational value. Read more: zurl.co/I7aCd #Innovation

Marketing is more than campaigns. On 702, Sechaba Motsieloa of The DaVinci Institute explores marketing as a discipline rooted in purpose, systems thinking, and real impact. Listen here: zurl.co/NQhDf #Marketing #Leadership

Execution is a competitive advantage. The Occupational Certificate: Project Manager helps organisations build teams that can plan, manage, and deliver projects effectively. Develop capability that drives results: zurl.co/er7DH #SkillsDevelopment

Congratulations to Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of South African Revenue Service, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. #Leadership #SouthAfrica

Congratulations to Edward Kieswetter, Commissioner of South African Revenue Service, on receiving an Honorary Doctorate from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. #Leadership #SouthAfrica

20 years. Independent. Impact-driven. Prof Neil Viljoen reflects on how The DaVinci Institute grew into a recognised change agent in higher education, while staying true to its identity. Read more: zurl.co/PxISo #DaVinciThinking

Retail leaders are solving complex challenges daily, but many lack formal recognition. The Advanced Certificate in Business Innovation Management bridges experience with structured capability. Read more: zurl.co/xZ01j #RetailLeadership #Innovation #DaVinciThinking

South Africa’s crisis is deeper than we think. Fatherlessness is shaping identity, behaviour, and the future of young men. The solution? Mentorship, purpose, and community action. Read more: zurl.co/0BPhR #SocialImpact #DaVinciThinking

Leadership is not about applying models. It is about learning how to see. Dr Jan Bosman shares the untold story behind the TIPS™ Framework, a systems-based approach to navigating complexity, people, and change. Read more: zurl.co/FvHfT #Leadership #Systems

Ready to lead in complexity with clarity and purpose? The Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (MMTI) builds your strategic, systems, and research capability to drive real, sustainable transformation. Learn more: zurl.co/xQIgT #MMTI

Technology won’t define the future of financial institutions. Leadership will. Zubair Shabodien unpacks why systems thinking, adaptability, and strategic leadership are now critical in navigating complexity and change. Read more: zurl.co/WJbyj #Leadership

Dr Dana Gampel argues that applied learning, grounded in curiosity, creativity, and real-world problem-solving, is essential for today’s knowledge economy. A philosophy DaVinci has championed for 20 years. zurl.co/BuAwv

The DaVinci Institute congratulates Dr Ngobani Makhubu on his appointment as SARS Commissioner. A key moment for leadership continuity, institutional strength, and public trust. Read more: zurl.co/TWX2Z #Leadership