When I was asked to write a blog about my GLA experience, I must admit, I was a bit overwhelmed by the thought of having to write something that others were going to see, but[…]
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Leadership helped me find my way
My experience at GLA has been an interesting and fruitful one. I’ve grown in both maturity and knowledge. Leadership has helped me find my way and know what I want for myself. It has shaped[…]
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Reaching for goals and empowering people
My name is Muneer Doman from Bonteheuwel, A community on the Cape Flats. Starting my journey with the Grow Leadership Academy I was very anxious as to what I would be doing. I was a[…]
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A step to GROW Entrepreneurially
The GROW Leadership Academy Entrepreneurship Bootcamp was one that bred tons of success through it and had many fruitful experiences throughout. The interns had the opportunity to learn about the aspects of being an entrepreneur,[…]
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Design Thinking
The d-school, or Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking of UCT, runs the Foundation Programme every semester, gathering students from various faculties across all South African tertiary institutions for 12 weeks to tackle real-world problems.[…]
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Chrysalis Academy – 19 Alpha
This week I had the opportunity to impart knowledge and hope in the lives of a group called 19 Alpha at Chrysalis Academy. The objective was to empower them with office skills and Basic Computing[…]
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NXT GEN Bootcamp
The NXTGen Bootcamp is a holiday program for youth aged between 10 – 17 years old. In this bootcamp the youth tackle complex and technical skills to better their lives and the lives of many[…]
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Leave what you know at the door and learn something new
“Leave what you know at the door and learn something new.” Exactly the approach needed to take on this venture. I’ve participated in a 12-week programme at the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking at[…]
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RLabs Academy 2019
RLabs University is a free community driven course offering, also known as an Academy in a box. It brings together diversity, love, hope, and passion to equip different communities in Innovation, Tech & Design and[…]
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Embracing Diversity & Breaking Boundaries:
Collaborating in diverse, multidisciplinary teams is a characteristic of Design Thinking in action: Three months ago 6 of our staff members embarked on a journey to study Design Thinking at the Hasso Plattner School of[…]
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