Overview

Leadership is the driving force that transforms organizational vision into actionable strategy and shapes the culture that sustains performance. While strategy defines where an organisation is going, and culture determines how people behave along the way, leadership serves as the catalyst that aligns both elements for long-term success.

Effective leaders do more than set direction—they inspire commitment, model values, enable accountability, and foster an environment where strategy and culture reinforce one another. In today’s fast-changing environment, organisations that thrive are those where leadership intentionally integrates strategic clarity with a strong, adaptive culture.

Join Liezel van Arkel on February 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 as she explores the principles of adaptive leadership, using practical frameworks, real-world examples and observable leadership behaviours to demonstrate how leaders can respond more effectively in a rapidly changing world.

Learning Objectives

By attending this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Define the relationship between leadership, strategy, and organisational culture.
• Explain how leadership behaviors influence strategic success.
• Assess how culture supports or hinders strategic objectives.
• Apply leadership practices that align strategy with organisational values.
• Develop approaches to lead cultural transformation effectively.
• Design leadership action plans that strengthen strategic execution and cultural alignment.

Content Outline

The webinar will cover the following topics:

1. Understanding the Leadership–Strategy–Culture Connection

• Defining leadership, strategy, and culture
• The interdependence between strategy and culture
• Why strategy fails without cultural alignment
• Leadership as the bridge between vision and execution

2. Leadership and Strategic Direction

• Crafting and communicating a compelling vision
• Translating strategy into clear goals and priorities
• Strategic decision-making and resource allocation
• Driving accountability and performance
• Leading through uncertainty and change

3. Leadership’s Role in Shaping Organisational Culture

• Defining organisational culture (values, norms, behaviors)
• Role modeling and behavioral influence
• Reinforcing culture through systems and structures
• Building trust, transparency, and psychological safety
• Managing cultural resistance

4. Aligning Strategy and Culture

• Diagnosing culture–strategy gaps
• Embedding values into performance systems
• Talent management aligned with strategic priorities
• Reward and recognition systems that reinforce culture
• Communication strategies that sustain alignment

5. Leading Cultural and Strategic Transformation

• Change leadership principles
• Engaging stakeholders across all levels
• Overcoming resistance to change
• Building resilience and adaptability
• Measuring cultural and strategic progress

6. Practical Applications and Tools

• Culture assessment frameworks
• Leadership self-assessment exercises
• Strategy mapping and cascading objectives
• Action planning workshops
• Case studies of successful strategy–culture alignment

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)

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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

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• Phone: 010 880 3980
• E-mail: registrar@organisationalchange.co.za