Pernod Ricard announces new upskilling initiative in South Africa
Pernod Ricard South Africa has announced the launch of a new upskilling initiative called “Kwazi Konke” meaning “aspiring to knowing all.”
This initiative seeks to foster a continuous learning environment within the organization by embedding education into daily activities, decision-making processes, and the company’s overall operations.
This was announced by the Managing Director of Pernod Ricard, South Africa, Sola Oke, on his official LinkedIn page.
The post read, “For us by us, this initiative serves not only to inspire our teams as they gain insights from subject matter experts but rooted in learning from peers through shared experiences, gamified onboarding with fun and immersive virtual reality, micro learning content that reinforces key concepts and a focus on strengthening human connections through personalized coaching and continuous support.”
He further stated that the initiative was an “opportunity to re-engage on our vision with future forward clarity, exciting our teams with opportunities and revelations of things to come, inspired by the reception through the passion and energy that ensures we lead our market(s).”
Kwazi Konke is crafted to inspire employees by offering diverse learning approaches, such as insights from experts, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, immersive gamified onboarding, and micro-learning content that reinforces essential concepts. The program also emphasizes strengthening human connections through personalized coaching and continuous support, ensuring that learning remains both engaging and impactful.
The initiative has been realized through the dedication of Sherman Mouton and his team, with coordination by Rulene van der Westhuizen and backing from a cross-functional group. Oke also expressed gratitude to Vusi Thembekwayo for his expert contributions and to K.O for his engagement with the team.
The launch of Kwazi Konke highlights Pernod Ricard South Africa’s commitment to employee development, solidifying its standing as an industry leader with a well-prepared and motivated workforce.
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