10th June 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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Join us for a Masterclass with Dr Babar Dharani, senior lecturer in the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership.
The reasons which stop people from aspiring for top jobs may be wide and varied; however, when skilled people do not aim for the top job, many observers can spot the lack of “logic” in their behaviour. While their reasons may appear “il-logical”, the session aims to uncover the “psycho-logical” fundamentals that stop talented people from reaching their full potential. Research shows that those marginalised are disproportionately affected by this, such as women and blacks. Our Centre’s research uncovered why this is the case.
The session will also share some profound enablers to support the psychological shortcomings and some “patchwork” that is quick and effective in overcoming the stumbling blocks that prevent one from unleashing one’s potential.
More on Dr Dharani
Dr Babar Dharani joined the Allan Gray Centre for Values-Based Leadership, GSB UCT as an Associate in 2019 and progressed to a senior lecturer position on February 1, 2020. Before joining the GSB, he worked for 18 years in finance. His last role was as a CFO in one of the largest diamond manufacturing companies in the world. He is a Business Finance Professional (BFP) and obtained his Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Accountancy in England and Wales (ICAEW) while working at Deloitte in London and KPMG in Port Louis.
Having held leadership positions in finance in the Diamond industry, it became increasingly apparent to him that there was a limited connection between successes and personal happiness. He researched happiness in organisations for his PhD, and his prime area of interest in academia became Leadership Development, focusing on Happiness and Well-Being in organisations, for which he regards the inclusion of all talented personnel in the organisational ethos as one of the most fundamental pillars.