| Boitumelo Lekalakala | |
| I consistently have a positive attitude towards the company my work and colleagues | Consistently |
| I set and communicate clear goals for myself and for others | Consistently |
| I can get others to willingly do work without needing a title to enforce authority | Often |
| I am willing to take a risk to try something different | Often |
| I am confident and get things done delivering on expectations | Consistently |
| I am able to lead upwards giving feedback and probing decisions respectfully | Consistently |
| I advise others and assist them to be productive | Often |
| I am encouraging and reward good with new assignments and responsibilities | Consistently |
| I give positive feedback to individuals and groups | Often |
| I support others when circumstances are difficult | Often |
Please provide examples of how you have shown passion and had positive impact in your career | |
| I have consistently demonstrated passion for my work through platforms and experiences that inspire people, strengthen organisational culture, and elevate the visibility of scientific work. One of my key areas of impact has been through designing and delivering high-impact events that go beyond traditional formats. I intentionally create memorable, engaging experiences that connect people to purpose, resulting in strong participation and positive feedback. As the leader of the Mintek-SCi Committee consisting of management, I effectively guide the committee and ensuring the seamless execution of our initiatives. This role has strengthened my leadership and people-management skills, particularly in motivating and aligning stakeholders, also delivering outcomes under pressure. I prioritise feedback, conducting comprehensive surveys that consistently yield exceptionally positive responses. My storytelling approach for our products and services has a transformative impact on our teams, as I showcase their remarkable work in compelling impact videos By documenting research, products, and services through impact videos and narratives, I help teams see the value of their work and how it contributes to broader organisational and societal goals. This has boosted pride and engagement among researchers and project teams. In addition, I lead Mintek’s Speaker Series, where I source and engage industry experts to share insights with our scientists and broader stakeholders. These engagements have had a lasting impact on knowledge exchange, collaboration, and Mintek’s brand positioning. |
