College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2023 5 Staff development We encourage staff to chart their professional development through personal development plans. A rich array of workshops caters to diverse needs, encompassing academic writing, research methodologies, support for early career researchers, leadership development, and data analysis skills. Staff also have access to courses focusing on various aspects of well-being, including managing work stress, and raising mental health awareness. The School of Management’s well-being programme focused on resilience and agility in today’s work environment. Our Research Week was bustling with distinguished visiting scholars, such as Profs SF Wamba and Nripendra P Rana. Leadership potential is nurtured through programmes like the AAMP and strategic succession planning via deputy HODs. Among others, Dr Bvuma participated in the prestigious UJ Women in Leadership Development Programme (UJWLDP). While progress has been made, the College acknowledges the need for greater gender balance in promotions. Though designated groups were well represented (56%) in 2023 promotions, women comprised only 31%, and none rose from senior lecturer to associate professor. This is a focus area for continued improvement. Colleagues who were promoted included Dr Abieyuwa Ohonba, Dr Eric Blanco Niyitunga, Dr Renjini Joseph, Prof DB (Vain) Jarbandhan, Dr Sithembiso Khumalo, Dr Oliver Takawira, Prof Talita Greyling, Prof Mduduzi Biyase, Dr Mokgadi Rahab Maleka, Prof Thando Vilakazi, Dr Werner Henk Otto, Prof Colin David Reddy, Prof Patrick Ndayizigamiye, Dr Tebogo Bokaba, Dr Thabang Mofokeng and Dr Hulisani Mlambo. Profs Goldman, Adekambi, Nel-Sanders and Hill marked milestones by delivering inaugural lectures, sharing past research, and igniting new ideas with their diverse audiences. NRF-rated researchers There has been a notable increase of nine NRFrated researchers compared to 2022, bringing the total to 46. These include Prof T Greyling, who achieved a B-rating to join Profs Nunkoo, Rogerson, and Riedel. These scholars are recognised by their peers for the exceptional quality and impact of their recent research contributions. Visiting Professor Nripendra P Rana School of Management Visiting Professor Diane A Isabelle Prof Goldman (second from left) at his Professorial Inaugural Lecture
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