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Leadership in a Technology Driven World

Yogi Berra once said, “The future ain’t what it used to be.” In the 21st century organisations we have access more information, more often, from more sources and we also have more experts available to us than at any other time in history. Paradoxically technology does not make our lives easier in this constantly changing world. The Three Pillars of Technology Terrorism are introduced as the major challenges facing management and leadership. Technology companies thrive on complexity because it helps sell more products. What is needed is more clarity and less complexity. This complexity created by our dependence on technology leads to confusion. What is needed is more confidence, which improves decision making. Conflicts between users of technology, the organisation proving their access and the suppliers can be avoided by embracing collaboration. The solutions offered in the audience with a simple and clear structure that helps you avoid uncertainty in your daily decision making processes.

The Psychology of Technology

This informative talk is designed to transform our understanding of how technology impacts our emotions and our psychology in the 21st century. Children are constantly multi-tasking and their exists common misunderstandings on how to focus and increase the power of full engagement. The major challenge of coping with the fast paced change in modern technology and new innovation has taken its toll on society. This conversation investigates the influence of technology on the family unit, the dynamics between couples, and between management and staff in the workplace. Technologies covered include: cellphones, chat rooms such as MXit, social networking e.g. Facebook, MySpace and video games.

ENGAGEMENTS

1. Southern African Online User Group (SAOUG) Conference, 2009
2. SA Society for History Teaching Conference, 2009
3. 27Dinner Bloemfontein launch in “Afrikaans”, 2009
4. Kingsmead Girls School, 2009
5. Parktown Girls School, 2009
6. Information and Knowledge Management Conference, 2008
7. Commencement Speech @ St Martin’s School, 2008
8. SAHISA Conference, Bloemfontein, 2008
9. ISDHA Conference, St John’s College, 2008
10. Highway Africa, Rhodes University, September 2008
11. Parenting Conference, Eversdal Primary School, June 2008
12. Technology Stress in a Wireless World with BulkSMS, April-May 2008 (Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban)

SPEAKING FEES

SCHOOLS, CHURCHES: R 2,500.00
NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: R 5,000.00
CORPORATE/CUSTOMIZED: R 10,000.00

** Customized Keynote Presentations include 20 hours of research on to ensure the concepts and strategies recommended become a real business advantage.

TESTIMONIALS

“I attended a seminar put on by the Ramon Thomas on the subject of social networking and blogging. It really was excellent.” October 10, 2007, Peter Mansfield, owner HealthSpas.co.za

“Ramon is my miracle worker. His marketing and networking skills are phenomenal! Any person or business who wants to get themselves notice should partner with Ramon.” October 8, 2007, Nia Maritz, CEO DBS Human Capital

“Ramon brings a high level of enthusiasm to his job as well as a high concern for his fellow employees. The ebook that he wrote is a highly recommended reading that deals with LinkedIn.” September 25, 2007
Jason Curtis, Marketing Specialist, Coastland Communications

“Ramon has always striven to give me the best results. I consider his services to be top notch and of excellent value. He always goes the extra mile.” September 20, 2006, Greig Timkoe, Peacemakers Conflict Management

“Ramon has the foresight and the intuition to identify trends and opportunities that most others would overlook. His observations and suggestions prove to be more than clever- they are profitable. Ramon listens well and then speaks wisdom. His finger is well placed on the pulse of the digital revolution.” February 8, 2006, Brian Brown, COO Blue Catalyst

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