SESSION 1 in the webinar series “Crisis Management for African Business Leaders” is titled “Leadership in Times of Crisis.” This session is led by Linda Hill, Ph.D., Harvard Business School Professor of Business Administration and Faculty Chair of the Leadership Initiative. The discussion will focus on the critical role of leadership during times of unprecedented challenges, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
The session features a distinguished panel of leaders who have successfully navigated crises and will share their insights and strategies:
- Jay Ireland, Former CEO of GE-Africa, will discuss his experiences leading a major corporation through turbulent times.
- Fred Swaniker, Founder & CEO of African Leadership Group, will provide perspectives on leading and developing future leaders in Africa during a crisis.
- Kuseni Dlamini, Chair of Massmart Ltd., will offer insights on strategic decision-making and leadership in the retail sector amidst a global pandemic.
- Foluso Phillips, Executive Chairman and Founder of Phillips Consulting Limited, will share his expertise on consulting and advising businesses during crises.
Special Guest:
- Dr. Michel Yao, World Health Organization (WHO) AFRO, Emergency Operations Manager, will provide a global health perspective on leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, highlighting the challenges and responses from a public health standpoint.
This session is part of a timely and valuable video conference series produced by Africa.com in partnership with faculty from Harvard Business School. The series is designed to address the unprecedented humanitarian and economic crisis caused by COVID-19, offering African business leaders essential guidance and strategies for effective leadership during these challenging times.