“It is an honour to partner with RIKA to help HR leaders throughout Africa operate at a highly strategic level, by drawing on our research to equip them with the latest insights, tools, and skills to deliver value for all stakeholders.”

Prof. Dave Ulrich Rensis Likert, Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, partner at the RBL Group, and RIKA speaker.

“It is exciting to be involved in a programme of this quality and depth being offered in Africa. It offers exceptional value for money compared to other global programmes. Organisations will see a strong return on investment on their people’s performance and productivity. Candidates can learn from the best in building their career and leadership credibility.”

Paul Kasimu, RIKA Partner and Safaricom CHRO

“Let us understand one thing. HR is not about hiring and firing. It is about acquiring, building, and managing organization talent for maximum impact. That is as strategic as it gets.”

Deborah Exell, Faculty and CEO of EXELL Intelligence.

"The Rika Leadership Programme has definitely enhanced my ability to
function effectively in a leadership role by equipping me with the knowledge, skills and mindset required to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow."

Siphiwe Namposya Mwaba (Zambia),

Assistant Director Shared Services and Employee Relations,
Bank of Zambia

"The Programme has challenged me to think differently, to look outside-in and always apply both local and global contexts in solving the human capital challenges in the business world. I have a toolset that I can apply in problem solving and HR strategic work and have learned from the best global industry leaders."

Emily Kamunde-Osoro (Kenya),

Founder, HR Leader & Director, Rise & Learn Global

"The programme has greatly empowered me with improved resources, professional networks, and elevated my tenacity to embrace and champion strategic challenges geared towards repositioning/reinventing talent management practices."

Doyinsola Atanda-Obalagun (Nigeria),

Head of Human Resources – Prudential Zenith Life Insurance

"The knowledge obtained though steered to equipping HR managers to be the best in their field can also be used to leverage managers to understand themselves as leaders in terms of, communication skills, decision-making skills, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, and strategic thinking skills that are necessary to propel the organizations they work for further."

Dr. Christine Memusi (Kenya),

Medical Director - Emergency Plus Medical Services

"RIKA has imparted skills, and knowledge which has caused a complete mindset shift for all of the fellows. We now have an obligation to reframe how we position ourselves for the next phase our career and deliver differently: With the RIKA stamp of excellence, passion and commitment."

Brendah Nambalirwa (Uganda),

Director of People (Africa) - MKOPA

"The content of the program was both current and future-focussed, with such depth and breadth that we all entered an altogether new dimension of learning. From understanding the context of the 4IR and how it is shaping business priorities, the people and culture agenda of tomorrow, to finding Eureka moments in the linkage between organisation design and organisation culture."

Alex Obuhatsa (Kenya),

Associate Director - OD&E, Culture & Change - Equity
Group Holdings