Overview     

In a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world, many leaders are working harder than ever, applying their expertise, making decisions and driving execution yet their organisations continue to struggle to keep pace with constant change. This tension is not a reflection of leadership failure, but rather an indication that the nature of leadership itself has evolved. Traditional leadership approaches, grounded in technical leadership, rely on existing knowledge, systems and authority to solve clearly defined problems. While effective in stable environments, these approaches are often insufficient in the face of uncertainty, competing priorities and shifting expectations. 

Today’s complex challenges require adaptive leadership that mobilises people to address issues where solutions are not immediately clear and cannot be resolved through authority or expertise alone. Adaptive leadership calls for changes in behaviour, mindset and organisational culture to enable organisations to respond more effectively to ongoing change. 

Join Liezel van Arkel on 26 February 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 as she explores the principles of adaptive leadership, using practical frameworks, real-world examples and observable leadership behaviours to demonstrate how leaders can respond more effectively in a rapidly changing world. 

 Learning objectives    

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Understand the nature of adaptive challenges in a rapidly changing organisational environment 

• Differentiate between technical leadership responses and adaptive leadership practice 

• Strengthen leadership judgement in conditions of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change fatigue 

• Recognise practical leadership behaviours that support learning, adaptability, and sustained performance  

Content    

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Leading in a Rapidly Changing World  

  • The defining characteristics of today’s organisational environment: volatility, complexity, and acceleration 

  • Why many contemporary leadership challenges cannot be solved through expertise or authority alone 

  • The leadership implications of ongoing disruption, digital transformation, and changing workforce dynamics 

• What Adaptive Leadership Really Is (and Is Not) 

  • Understanding adaptive versus technical challenges and why the distinction matters 

  • Adaptive leadership as a practice: mobilising learning rather than providing answers 

  • Common leadership traps in times of rapid change (over-control, false certainty, change overload) 

• Core Adaptive Leadership Capabilities 

  • Sense-making and judgement in ambiguous contexts 

  • Regulating pace, pressure, and attention during sustained change 

  • Holding tension, loss, and uncertainty without disengaging people 

  • Enabling experimentation, feedback, and learning at team and organisational level 

• The Systemic Context: How Leaders Enable Adaptive Capacity 

  • The relationship between leadership behaviour, organisational design, and adaptability 

  • How decision-making, communication flows, and role clarity support or undermine adaptive leadership 

  • The role of HR and OD as enablers of adaptive leadership capability (without taking ownership away from leaders) 

 Obtaining your CPD certificate   

This training is compliant with the International Education Standard (IES7) issued by the International Federation of Accountants and recognised for CPD by relevant professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA, IAC, IIA, SAICA and SAIPA.  

All attendees are issued with a CPD certificate available in an online profile.  

About the presenter   

Liezel van Arkel 

Liezel van Arkel is an experienced organisational development consultant, business strategist and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Law, an Honours degree in Psychology and an MBA (Cum Laude), and has served in senior leadership roles at WorldsView Academy where she is a senior partner specialising in leadership development, change and organisational culture. 

With a background as a business owner and experience across multiple industries, Liezel brings a strong practical perspective to her work. She is passionate about helping leaders and teams navigate complexity, build capability and create healthy, high-performing organisations. 

 Who should attend?   

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Practising accountants in leadership roles including: CA(SA), Professional Accountant (SA), AGA(SA), FCCA, BAP(SA) and ACCA.  

• Practice managers. 

• HR and OD practitioners.  

• Business owners. 

Price               

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

Steps to register for the event:    

If you already have a profile, login and register for the webinar.  

If you don’t have a profile, create a free profile then login and register for the webinar.  

Click here to create a free profile (There is no charge to create a profile and gain access to our free Monthly Practice Management Series).  

Click here to find out about the Technical Resource Centre & CPD Subscription options.  

 Additional material   

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.  

Corporate training solutions   

At SA Accounting Academy, we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in accounting and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.  

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritise hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios.  

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at corporate@accountingacademy.co.za or call 010 593 0466. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organisational goals.  

Contact us   

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