PITSO
NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL INITIATIVE
NWU BUSINESS SCHOOL INITIATIVES
The NWU Business School is deeply committed to positively impacting society and aligning its activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
From fostering sustainable business practices to addressing global challenges, we believe in the power of education to create meaningful change. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, industry partners, and communities, we are shaping the future of responsible management. Our initiatives go beyond traditional academia, encompassing research projects, community outreach programmes, and industry collaborations. We provide a platform for dialogue, innovation, and action, empowering individuals and organisations to promote responsible business practices and social impact. Join us on our journey to redefine the role of business education in shaping a better world. Explore our initiatives and discover how you can be part of our mission to create positive change.
The NWU Business School is deeply committed to positively impacting society and aligning its activities with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
From fostering sustainable business practices to addressing global challenges, we believe in the power of education to create meaningful change. Through collaborative efforts with stakeholders, industry partners, and communities, we are shaping the future of responsible management. Our initiatives go beyond traditional academia, encompassing research projects, community outreach programmes, and industry collaborations. We provide a platform for dialogue, innovation, and action, empowering individuals and organisations to promote responsible business practices and social impact. Join us on our journey to redefine the role of business education in shaping a better world. Explore our initiatives and discover how you can be part of our mission to create positive change.
OUR PITSO INITIATIVE
A “pitso” is a typical African concept, as it refers to a “calling for expertise”.
When a tribal leader in Africa gathers or calls on stakeholders and experts to mediate, deliberate, and decide on a matter, it is called a pitso. Our dynamic Pitso series calls together leaders in the field to deliberate on current matters affecting our country and the way we do business; it is an immediate and “to the point” gathering done via a virtual video platform. Our Pitso series further references internationalisation and the key concept of “inter-nation”, implying a relationship between and among countries, people, systems, and cultures from whom we can learn and who can learn from us when it comes to doing business—globally and more specifically, in Africa. Keep an eye on our online platforms for an invitation to our next Pitso.
VIEW OUR PITSO SERIES
Our Pitso webinars are designed to be highly responsive, to the point, high quality interviews of thought leaders by staff members of the NWU Business School addressing burning issues affecting business and society.
Aim and format of the online discussion
This event forms part of the NWU Business School’s Pitso initiative, which is derived from the Setswana concept whereby leaders gather to discuss burning issues in the community. We aim to stimulate critical, open, and honest debate on topical issues pertinent to the South African business community and society at large, as well as that of the broader African continent.
These events are hosted online and will also be relayed to the NWU Business School’s social media pages. It is scheduled for approximately 30 minutes to ensure a brief, yet informative and to-the-point discussion. No formal presentation will therefore be required from the panel members. Our MBA students and alumni, academics from the NWU and other universities, journalists, and other professionals attend these sessions.