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PART 1
Key Leadership Issue:
Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)
This section describes key leadership issues that need to be addressed for South Africa to thrive in the 21st-century era that is driven by AI. These issues include the 4IR, human capital in the areas of AI, blockchain and other disruptive technologies, manufacturing, data, incentives, 4IR infrastructure as well as legislation, state capacity, and energy supplier Eskom and its maintenance.
PART 2
COVID - 19 Mindset Change
This section describes leadership in the COVID-19 world. It describes the mindset that is required to thrive in the COVID-19 era. It is not clear whether the pandemic will ever be defeated as vaccines for viruses are difficult to create. In this COVID-19 world, leadership that is grounded in scientific and mathematical thinking, reading, education, competition, commercialisation, and good governance is essential. An understanding of AI, the 4IR, and energy will be crucial. This leadership will have to be grounded in the principles of the developmental state and should be able to maintain the critical political, economic and social infrastructure.
PART 3
Post-COVID - 19 Global Trends
This section describes post-COVID-19 emerging trends. These include global challenges such as climate change, water, COVID-19, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and the digital divide. The section also discusses Facebook and the post-corona world. It discusses service delivery, local government, commerce, retail, and money. Finally, it explains how to navigate and lead in the COVID-19 era and how the economy should be opened.
PART 4
Leadership Lessons from Great Leaders
This section is an overview of some of the most influential leaders in South Africa and beyond. These leaders are Kwame Nkrumah, Walter Rubusana, Charlotte Maxeke, The Rain Queen, Mangaliso Sobukwe, Marie Curie, Eric Molobi, Helen Joseph and Richard Maponya.