11 Feb 2021

Steering the association through a maze with moving walls

Constant change is the order of the day. How do you stay on course when everything keeps changing? This will guide association leaders to lead the organisation and the profession through constant change and uncertainty.

Associations must deal with change from the perspective of the organisation and the perspective of the profession. In order to remain relevant, the association must stay abreast of the changes and change feet as required by current circumstances.
How does one lead an organisation when it is difficult to predict how the future will unfold? It is important to create a culture that is able to withstand the pressures in an environment that requires the organisation to constantly adapt. This is already a reality for many, but all indications are that the volatility will only increase.

Dr Claudelle has served in various associations for over 20 years, which includes serving in a CEO role for 10 yrs. She serves on the committee of the South African Qualifications Authority responsible for the recognition of professional bodies in South Africa. She has trained multiple boards of associations. Her doctoral degree is in leadership with a particular focus on leading through change and uncertainty.

Points covered include:

Some of the top leadership skills needed to lead through change and uncertainty
How to develop a team that is comfortable with living in a maze with moving walls
How to respond when there is a major shift/frame-breaking change
Steering a profession through a constantly changing environment

Speaker

Claudelle von Eck

Consultant, Brave Inflexions

Claudelle is the founder of Brave Inflexions. Her practice focuses on leadership, governance, change management, ethics, whistle blowing and culture. She?s a Strategic Advisor, Executive Coach, Facilitator, Trainer and Keynote Speaker. She is a former CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa. Most of her career has been in the association/professional body space. She has served on numerous oversight bodies and committees, both in South Africa and internationally. She has been a speaker at many conferences as well as face to face and online events, both locally in her country and internationally. She is also a published author. She is the 2016 Country (SA), Regional (SADEC South) and Continental winner of the Africa?s most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards in the category Agents and Regulatory Authorities. Her academic record includes a BA degree obtained through the University of the Witwatersrand, a 3 year business management diploma obtained through the Institute of Administration and Commerce, a MBL degree obtained through Unisa?s School of Business Leadership and a DPhil obtained through the University of Johannesburg. She was awarded Fellowship by the AAE in 2019. She is a member of the Institute of Directors Southern Africa and is a Certified Director. She is also a member of Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA).

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