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USB MBA alumnus Zibu Mthiyane, who graduated in December 2014, was recently selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow for 2015 as part of President Barack Obama's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). YALI embodies President Obama's commitment to invest in the future of Africa. How do you feel about being part of this initiative? I feel a great sense of accomplishment and a confirmation that my dreams are valid and deserve pursuit. To have my name synonymous with the Nelson Mandela Washington Fellows is a huge honour and to be recognised as a future leader of my country and a major player on my continent is overwhelming.
What is the purpose of this initiative? The objective is to identify and support young people who have the potential to lead in their countries and provide them with resources and tools that will enhance their abilities. It also helps them to build lasting friendships with other leaders on the continent. I will participate in the Public Management category, which is in line with my passion for community development. The other categories are for Civil Leadership and Business and Entrepreneurship.
You graduated in December 2014 with your MBA degree from USB. Why did you decide to do your MBA?
I interviewed a candidate for a position in my team and he was so articulate
and mastered the EQ (emotional intelligence) questions. I enquired about this and he told me he was in his final year at USB and he explained the leadership development journey. I enrolled the following month. On reflection I realised that I had taken a decision to be a leader but I needed to learn my own style of leadership.
What did you take from your MBA journey?
I learnt that it is okay to be me and that what the world needs is the authentic Zibu who is aware and accepting of her limitations and appreciates them for what they are. The MBA was three years of questions for me. I questioned everything – my history, my world view, and what makes a great leader. I learnt to embrace being black and to understand that it is a strength.
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Opsomming: ’n USB MBA-alumnus, Zibu Mthiyane, is onlangs as ’n Mandela Washington-genoot vir 2015 gekies as deel van President Barack Obama se Jong-Afrika-Leiersinisiatief.
Summary: USB MBA alumnus Zibu Mthiyane was recently selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow for 2015 as part of President Barack Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).
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