Overview
We are proud to present a premier learning event hosted by the Academy for Organisational Change in strategic partnership with WorldsView Academy, titled Interplay between Leadership, Strategy, Design and Culture. This pivotal session is being brought to you through SA Accounting Academy and the SA Legal Academy.
Organisations today are under pressure to adapt, perform, and remain relevant in an environment of constant disruption. While leadership, strategy, design and culture are often discussed as separate topics, in practice they are deeply interconnected, and misalignment between them is one of the most common reasons strategy fails to translate into results.
This seminar explores the dynamic interplay between leadership, strategy, organisational design, and culture. It challenges the idea that culture can be “fixed” in isolation and instead positions culture as an outcome of leadership behaviour, strategic clarity, and organisational design choices. Through practical frameworks, real-world examples, and observable leadership behaviours, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how organisations truly “become” what they are.
Learning Objectives
By attending this seminar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the systemic relationship between leadership, strategy, organisational design, and culture
- Differentiate between culture as an aspiration and culture as an organisational outcome
- Recognise common misalignments that undermine strategy execution
- Apply practical lenses to assess leadership behaviour and organisational design choices
- Identify leverage points for shaping healthier, more effective organisational cultures.
Content Outline
- Leadership as the Catalyst
- Leadership as behaviour, not position: “walking the talk” in a modern organisational context
- The impact of leadership consistency, decision-making, and role modelling on organisational outcomes
- Leadership challenges in digital, hybrid, and high-change environments
- Strategy: Clarity, Ownership, and Communication
- What “good strategy” really means beyond vision statements and slide decks
- The leader’s role in formulating, translating, and continuously reinforcing strategy
- Why unclear or poorly communicated strategy creates cultural drift
- Organisational Design as the Enabler (or Blocker)
- Moving beyond organograms: decision rights, communication flows, and ways of working
- How design choices shape behaviour, accountability, and effectiveness of execution
- Common design misalignments that quietly erode strategy
- Culture as the Outcome
- Culture as the lived experience of leadership, strategy, and design in action
- Diagnosing cultural patterns through observable behaviours and systems
- Practical implications for leaders and HR/OD professionals seeking sustainable change
About the Presenter
Liezel van Arkel
Liezel completed an undergraduate degree in law at the University of Pretoria in 1995, and an MBA through Edinburgh Business School (Cum Laude) in 2010. She founded and ran her own retail business for 11 years. After selling that business in 2011, Liezel started a new career with WorldsView Academy.
Initially leading the consulting division, she became a shareholder and served as CEO from 2016-2025. Now in a senior partner role, Liezel brings a broad and practical understanding of entrepreneurialism, intrepreneurialism, and contemporary business issues to her work.
Liezel’s passion for everything Organisation Development is evident in her work, and she believes her strongest talent lies in working with groups, especially team and leadership development. She has worked on many consulting and development projects in many different industries including financial institutions, hospitality, FMCG and Higher Education.
Areas of interest include Organisational Culture, the Enneagram, Business Acumen, Business Partnering, Management, Leadership and Team Development.
Who Should Attend?
The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:
- HR practitioners
- Line managers and supervisors
- Consultants and facilitators
- Recent graduates entering the OD or HR field
- Individuals seeking to build change-leadership capability
Price
- R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.
- Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)
- Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)
- Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)
Steps to Register for the Event:
- If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar.
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- Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile).
Additional Material
By attending this webinar you will be provided with:
- A summarised slide presentation.
- Reference documents and / or course material where available.
- You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar
Corporate Training Solutions
At the Academy for Organisational Change (AOC), we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. We provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in Organisational Development and Change. Whether you're looking for online sessions or structured virtual learning, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.
Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We bridge theory and practice with intentional design, equipping students with tools, frameworks, and competencies they can apply immediately in organisational settings.
Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at leonard@organisationalchange.co.za or call 010 880 3980. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organisational goals.
Contact Us
Have any questions or need any assistance? Contact us today!
- Phone: 010 880 3980
- E-mail: registrar@organisationalchange.co.za