Keynotes

Keynote presentations delivered by ActKnowledge staff

Waterloo – leadership that changed the world

Waterloo – much more than an ABBA hit song or a stop on the London…

Tanks, Snipers and Hand Grenades – Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders

Every organisation has them – the stakeholders who just won’t listen to reason or refuse…

Leadership Principles from the Life of Demosthenes

Demosthenes emerged from a sickly, traumatic childhood to become one of the great orators and…

The Cape Argus – Lessons in Change from Africa’s Toughest Cycle Tour

Change management is an inseparable part of leadership, and frequently determines the ultimate success of…

“I think… I thought… What was I Thinking?” – Overcoming Assumptions and Mental Blind Spots

Poor communication and inadequate risk management are frequently cited as the leading causes of failure…

Superstars or Committed Teams? – Lessons from the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Having the world’s best does not guarantee success. It’s about turning what you have into…

The Heart of Influence

Who we are, what we think and how we relate – these three issues permeate…