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Latest development – the Boss of the Year®


Club


Over the period of two decades the Boss of the Year®


Award has showcased many leaders from


various organisations, in various fields of work, and in different levels of leadership positions.


W


hat has been built is a South African homegrown community of exemplars – of men and


women that have shown a commitment to above average leadership practices.


The organisers of the Award decided in 2006 that something should be done about this pool of leaders.


Why a BOTY Club Because... BOTY needs to, and should, be a living entity that simultaneously leaves a legacy.


Because... Over the years, some finalists verbalized their interest in maintaining contact with others, and when in 2006 this request was made again, it became obvious there was a real need to create such a communication and networking channel.


Because... Together, we need to commit to do something about BOTY’s history so that the torch stays alive for many more years to come.


Pre-Launch of the BOTY Club In 2008, coinciding with the Award’s 19th anniversary, and with MTN SA Foundation as new patron of the Boss of the Year®


the EXCO of the Award invited previous titlebearers and Finalists to a Reunion.


Why it all started at the 19th anniversary in particular was to signal the countdown to 2010, the landmark year celebrating its 21st anniversary.


10 issue 3 • careersuccess


The 2008 – 2010 Action Plan in brief


• In 2008 – BOTY 19th anniversary: The reunion at BOTY banquet


• In 2009 – BOTY 20th anniversary: The first BOTY convention


• In 2010 – BOTY 21st anniversary – the second BOTY convention: Theme: SA workplace leaders Looking Forward post-2010 World Cup


The Club’s Vision It is a Club for executives who have a track record of success as workplace leaders in their respective fields and industries, and who have a deep passion and commitment to take their leadership knowledge-bank to an entirely new level.


The vision is thus threefold: • to harness the collective wisdom (deep smart) of members for the benefit of others


• to inspire emerging leaders in various industries to become inspirational


• to spread the message that being a great captain of commerce and industry can be synonymous with being a great boss


Award,


The Mission The mission recognises two things: • THAT we have a great leadership vacuum in society that could benefit from the track record and role-modelling that BOTY members could offer – we need more torch-bearers!


• THAT the very essence of leadership lies in being able to impart one’s vision and


sense of direction to others, and to work in a group setting to develop a sense of direction.


THEREFORE, the mission is to create opportunities for a cohort of like-minded leaders to: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate and Contribute


Each Club member will be a giver and a taker, student as well as a teacher, a leader as well as a follower


The mission in practice will see BOTY Club members: • Encourage diversity of perspectives, cross-pollination of ideas and strategic alliances


• Promote best leadership practices within SA


• Have core values that set them apart from all other ‘clubs’: durable, proudly South African values


• Create hope for the future of our country and of the various industries represented in the BOTY Club!


And • Develop a philanthropic dimension


The philanthropic dimension: Outreach The role of the Club is also to have an outreach philosophy, a philanthropic dimension, as its members have the option to engage in the following developmental opportunities:


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