It has been proved that successful companies that sustain their success are those that invest in ethical and moral leadership, according to Vusi Pikoli, former director of the National Prosecuting Authority and now director of forensics at the Gobodo group.

He was discussing the subject of ”transformational leadership" ahead of his keynote address at the Tomorrow's Leaders Convention 2011 at the Sandton International Convention Centre on 31 March.

New leaders must come with new and fresh ideas that will move their organisations to even higher levels, he said.

"Old leaders are consistently replaced by new leadership. This is inevitable and out of our control. What we can control though is the cultivation and mentoring of the identified new leaders and to instill in them high and strong ethical and moral values.”

"Today it has been proven that successful companies that sustain their successes are those that invest in ethical and moral leadership. Companies that are not innovative, that do not change, and that do not adapt to the changing economic and business environment become extinct and disappear from the business landscape like the dinosaurs of old, “he said.

He added that the "current generation of genuine transformational leaders" must work themselves out of leadership by talent scouting and being prepared to let go when the time comes "and not cling to power lest they be tempted to abuse it."

"Leaders must learn to let go and nurture young and developing talent. Learning and development is a continuous process and transformation has no ceiling, it is infinite."

At the 4th annual Tomorrow's Leaders Convention more than 800 of South Africa's leaders of tomorrow -- the guests of Leadership magazine and nominated by their companies as potential chief executives -- will be addressed by today's leaders in politics, finance, business and industry on a range of issues they are likely to face in their boardrooms in the months and years ahead.

Say’s convention director Dylan James, “We are privileged to have a number of leaders addressing the plenary session at the 2011 convention. These include, in addition to Vusi Pikoli, Jimmy Manyi who was recently appointed CEO of the Government Communications and Information Systems as well as spokesman for Cabinet, Saki Macozoma, President of Business Leadership South Africa and Chairman of Liberty, Dr Hansgeorg Niefer, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Clem Sunter, world -enowned  futurist and scenario planner.

“After the morning plenary the afternoon is filled with sector-specific breakaway sessions to discuss sector-related issues, trends and future developments in the context of leadership --  a unique opportunity designed to enable tomorrow’s leaders to bond with their peer group, exchange ideas and develop life-time friendships. This is regarded as one of the most important features of the convention.

“The breakaway sessions are guided by a panel of industry specialists and leaders assisted by academic partners who work with the Leadership team to produce comprehensive reports on the proceedings. These reports form the backbone of the official convention report Blueprint for Corporate South Africa,” said James.

The convention closes with a glamorous cocktail party hosted by Van Ryn’s brandy – a great opportunity for corporate networking and one of the highlights on the country's social calendar.

For the Tomorrow’s Leaders Convention
Dylan James
Convention Director

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