Request for quotation: motivational speaker for departmental learning network on digital transformation and ethical leadership

Enquiries: [email protected]. Submission emails: [email protected] or [email protected]. Delivery address: Pretoria (exact venue to be confirmed by DFFE). Department address: Environment House, Cnr Steve Biko Road & Soutpansberg Street, Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001.

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Provide motivational speaker services for the Departmental Learning Network targeting ASD, MMS, and Senior Managers. Scope: Deliver a 1-hour keynote presentation on 'The Role of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Developing Ethical Leadership within the Public Service.' Engage ~100 participants in practical discussion. Address key themes: Understanding how digital transformation and AI can support the Public Service. The importance of ethics in digital leadership. Capacity building and leadership development through technology. The role of managers in responsible AI adoption and ethical leadership. Venue: Pretoria (exact location TBC by DFFE). Catering and venue arrangements handled by DFFE.

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