Course leader details:
Prof Vuyisile Msila
PhD, Education Management; MPhil, Conflict Management and Transformation; MEd, Education Management; MA, Curriculum and Teaching
Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs
Public Leadership 0124293658
msilavt@unisa.ac.za
Purpose statement:
The purpose of this module is to empower thought leaders in Africa to contribute towards African renewal in the 21st century and beyond as decision-makers in conflict management. It is suitable for public servants who are preparing for a career in public service delivery, leaders in civil society, who seek to advance their knowledge of peacebuilding and conflict resolution at community level and any citizen of Africa who as peace activists seek to advance their knowledge on peace, conflict resolution and transformation.
Modules:
ITLR22A - Thought Leadership for Africa's renewal
Content:
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, CONCEPTS AND THEORIES
Introduction to thought leadership
Theories of leadership
Contemporary leadership theories: Thought leadership, Africology, Afrocentricity, Africanisation, Ubuntu, community leadership and decoloniality
ITLR23B - Deconstructing the African Vision for Africa's Renewal
Content:
The Historical imperative of African Renaissance for current developments
The Knowledge Contributions and Achievements of Ancient Africa
African Policies, Treaties and Programmes for Africa's Renewal
Specific issues for African Renewal
ITLR24C - Decision-making and Conflict Management in an African Context
Content:
Decision-making approaches/models/processes for Africa's renewal
Indigenous conflict and dispute resolution mechanisms
Peace building for organisational and social development
