Values in action

Stellenbosch University's values, as articulated in Vision 2040 and Strategic Framework 2019 – 2024, are essential for both the implementation of its strategy and the shaping of its institutional culture. Because values are action guides for the kind of community the University aspires to be, they need to become integral to how individuals act and relate, how leaders lead and teams collaborate, how decisions are made and implemented, and how ethical challenges and dilemmas are dealt with. Values do not just supplement an institution's strategy – they should be integrated into every aspect of the implementation thereof.

Since the University is a diverse community, we also follow a diverse approach to building capacity.


​1. Basic Values in Action Workshop

Focus

It introduces participants to the following four essential themes:

  • Giving voice to values
  • Dealing with value-based dilemmas
  • Re-scripting dilemmas for positive outcomes
  • Values integration in leadership, teamwork and culture

Who could attend?

  • Specific units and/or teams, e.g. leaders with their teams, deans and their academic and operational leadership group, PASS leaders and their management teams, subunits
  • Ad hoc groups, across the University

Format

  • Full-day workshop (8 hours)
  • Maximum of 16 participants

Cost

  • Please contact us to discuss the options

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​2. Values-driven leadership conversation

Focus

Unit or team leaders who have already attended the basic ViA workshop to assist with the following:

  • Reconnecting with the contents, processes and tools of the ViA workshop
  • Gaining from the experience of other leaders regarding values implementation and integration
  • Empowering them as they seek advice from one another in handling value-based challenges or ethical dilemmas in their areas of responsibility

Who could attend?

  • Unit or team leaders who have already attended the basic ViA workshop

Format

  • 4 x per year
  • 2 to 4 hours, depending on the need

Cost

  • Carried from the project budget

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​3. Facilitator training

Focus

To develop internal capacity to enable scaling for sustainability as well as on-the-spot support.

Who could attend?

  • Candidates who have already attended a basic ViA workshop, and
  • Have been seconded by their respective subunits

Format

  • Maximum of 12 participants
  • A three-day workshop

Cost

  • Carried from the project budget

Contact