Creating an inclusive environment with Nene Molefi

ABOUT

As part of the TDB staff development sessions, in term 1, all staff were separated into groups and given a chapter of Nene Molefi’s book; “A Journey of Diversity and Inclusion in South Africa: Guidelines for Leading Inclusivity.” to read.

After reading the respective chapter, each group then presented, to the rest of the staff, their key take away points from their chapter. These sessions have proven to be incredibly successful with staff engaging in critical conversations which have brought closer as a team. As a school we believe that it would be beneficial to invite Nene Molefi to Pridwin to speak to our community directly about her book and life experiences.

As education is a partnership between the school and the parents, we would really like you, the parents, to be part of this event and attend this wonderful evening with us. 

ABOUT NENE MOLEFI

Nene was born and raised in Dube, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa 

She studied: 

• • B Soc Sc (University of Fort Hare), South Africa 
• • Honors in Soc Sc (UCT) Cape Town, SA 
• • Masters in Leading Change & Innovation (York St John University) York, UK 
• • Executive Leadership Program (Stellenbosch Business School) 

BUSINESS/CAREER 

• Owner and CEO of Mandate Molefi Consultants – a company that spans over 20 years in the field of whole system culture change, transformation, diversity, equity and inclusion. Values alignment and leadership development. 

• Nene is an international speaker with a creative storytelling approach to sharing complex issues of South Africa’s journey to democracy - helping participants navigate the difficult terrain of race, gender and intersectionality in society and their workplace. She has facilitated numerous dialogue sessions and moderated courageous conversations with Boards, Executive Committees & Senior leadership across different sectors and countries. 

• Over the last 10 years Nene has been the facilitator on social context and Diversity for the 9 High courts, including the Supreme Court of Appeal. She has also worked with several teachers and learners in Private schools on DEI. She is experienced in facilitating values driven leadership sessions as well as Board / Exco strategic alignment session 

• Nene is an author of a book, A Journey of Diversity and Inclusion in South Africa: Guidelines for Leading Inclusively. Her book is prescribed as part of the diversity elective for first year students at University of Denver Colorado and also shared insights of her book with Baruch University Students in NYC. She has been mentioned in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index report of 2018 as an example of an international thought leader on Diversity and Inclusion. She has also co-authored a Guidebook on Global Diversity and Inclusion Benchmarks- Standards around the world She is a board member and Secretary of The Centre for Global Inclusion- an organization that has developed Global Benchmarks for DEI across the world. 

• She is an international Speaker and has facilitated workshops, spoke at conferences in Bangladesh, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Namibia, Pakistan, the USA, the UAE, UK, the USA, on the topic of Diversity & Inclusion, Racism, Change and Values Driven Leadership. 

• Nene is a guest lecturer on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Duke University CE in SA and an annual guest lecturer for University of Denver, Colorado. 

• She is a member of the International Women’s Forum (IWFSA) and an Advisory Board member of the Gender Equality Changemakers. 

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