Q & A IAMS POWERHOUSE CONSULTING
What do you think are key challenges facing African leaders, and how does IAMS Powerhouse Consulting assist clients in overcoming them? Please elaborate with reference to service offerings.
At the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, global leaders will address the critical theme of“ Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.” This theme focuses on how innovation, collaboration and technological advancements can be harnessed to create a more equitable, sustainable future. Within this context, the five key priorities that will be emphasised are:
• Investing in people
• Rebuilding trust
• Reimagining growth
• Industries in the intelligent age
• Safeguarding the planet
For African leaders, these priorities reflect both challenges and opportunities. Africa, and South Africa in particular, faces the need to invest in human capital, rebuild trust in institutions, reimagine its growth trajectory, and develop industries that align with the demands of the Intelligent Age – all while safeguarding the planet and addressing environmental concerns.
IAMS Powerhouse Consulting supports African leaders in addressing these challenges through our service offerings:
Grow leaders: We empower leaders with the skills and vision needed to invest in people, foster trust, and drive growth in a rapidly changing world.
Develop teams: Our focus on team development ensures that organisations can build collaborative, high-performing teams capable of navigating the complexities of the Intelligent Age and contributing to sustainable growth.
Transform organisations: We assist organisations in reimagining their structures, processes, and strategies to align with global priorities, ensuring they are adaptable, resilient, and committed to safeguarding the planet.
Change is continuous – how does IAMS Powerhouse Consulting stay ahead to better enable solutions for clients? Please elaborate with reference to service offerings.
At IAMS Powerhouse, we recognise that collaboration is key to staying ahead in an ever-changing world. As an ecosystem enabler, we work with best-in-class service providers to deliver innovative and tailored solutions that meet our clients’ evolving needs. Our service offerings are designed to be adaptable and accredited, leveraging collaboration to create synergies that enhance the effectiveness of organisational transformation programmes. This approach enables us to stay ahead of industry trends.
What are the benefits for companies to utilise an external provider as opposed to utilising in-house teams with regard to learning and transformation?
We make it a priority to understand our clients, who are prominent in the financial services, telecommunications, and professional services sectors. External providers bring a wealth of experience and specialised expertise where in-house teams may be limited. Our approach is unique because we intentionally partner with in-house teams to build their capacity. With IAMS Powerhouse, clients tap into our ecosystem and gain access to innovative, tech-enabled learning solutions, industry insights, and a broader perspective on leadership and organisational transformation.
Please share your thoughts about the potential on the African continent, and how IAMS fits into this.
Having travelled across various African regions, I am constantly inspired by the immense possibilities for growth and transformation. My recent visit to Rwanda, where I witnessed remarkable economic reforms, further strengthened my belief that Africa’ s economic advancement will stem from tapping into the entrepreneurial capabilities of its people. Empowerment will arise from“ increased economic activity for Africa by Africa.”
I am an optimist and believe we are living through a historic shift, with Africa emerging as the next economic frontier. The continent has a dynamic and youthful population and is home to rapidly growing markets. These factors, combined with the increasing global interest in Africa’ s potential, make this an exciting time for the continent.
However, to fully realise this potential, we need strong, visionary leadership. IAMS Powerhouse Consulting fits into this vision.
Moreover, we recognise the critical need for more womenled businesses in Africa. At IAMS Powerhouse, we don’ t just want to talk about Africa’ s potential – we want to embody it. As an ambassador for Invictae, an organisation dedicated to empowering women-led businesses and promoting entrepreneurship across Africa, we strive to be part of those leading the change. ■
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