| Emily Ntuli | |
| I look for opportunities to deepen my understanding and insight | Consistently |
| I believe that people are more than their work and I am spiritually emotionally and socially considerate | Consistently |
| I take time to think about work and the changes happening around us | Often |
| I see how the work done today affects work that may be required tomorrow | Consistently |
| I consider and discuss how decisions and actions could affect other work groups | Often |
| I share information and listen to others to make better decisions | Often |
| I pay attention to local and international current affairs which impact our business | Occasionally |
| I take time to understand the rest of our business | Consistently |
| I look for ways to improve our business processes and for reducing siloes | Consistently |
| I am very aware listen really well and notice important clues that are not obvious to others | Consistently |
Please provide examples of how you demonstrate systems thinking and sense-making ability in your career (Approx 100-300 words) | |
| I demonstrate systems thinking and sense-making in my career by understanding how people, processes, technology, and risk interact, and by using this understanding to support informed and effective decision-making. I consistently look beyond individual tasks to consider the wider organisational context and long-term impact. Through my involvement in a risk management project, I applied systems thinking by analysing how operational processes, digital tools, and human behaviour contribute to overall risk exposure. I supported efforts to identify potential risks, understand their root causes, and improve awareness of controls and mitigation measures. By helping translate risk information into clear, practical guidance, I enabled stakeholders to better understand their roles in managing risk. In digital and cybersecurity-related initiatives, I demonstrated sense-making by connecting technical concepts with everyday practices. I helped simplify complex information, identify patterns in recurring issues, and support responsible digital behaviour across teams. This approach strengthened understanding, improved compliance, and contributed to a more resilient working environment. I also apply sense-making in fast-changing situations by gathering input from multiple sources, identifying key insights, and adapting my approach as new information emerges. This allows me to remain agile while ensuring decisions remain aligned with organisational priorities. By connecting information across functions and making complexity understandable, I contribute to solutions that are sustainable, risk-aware, and aligned with broader organisational objectives. This ability to see the bigger picture and guide action through complexity underpins my contribution and impact in my career. |
