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ABOUT HEIDI
Heidi Duvenage began her career by founding Conscript Africa in 2004, serving as CEO for a decade. She later created SkillsMap Africa, a Talent Acquisition System, which was acquired by Sage within its first year. As Head of Sage Talent Solutions, she expanded the group’s recruitment business across Africa. In 2018, Heidi was headhunted by International Workplace Group to turn around their loss-making Africa business. Within a year, she won the global Sales Director award and was promoted to Country Manager for English-speaking Africa. Heidi’s unique value proposition includes being a serial entrepreneur, profit improvement specialist, and award-winning sales director. Her leadership has driven double-digit growth and profitability across multiple African countries. She recently joined the Adcorp Group as Managing Director of Professional Services.
SUCCESS IS BEING THE BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF AND LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY THROUGH THE GROWTH OF YOUR TEAM.
Heidi Duvenage
HEIDI IN A NUTSHELL
Managing Director - Professional Services
Adcorp Group
area of expertise
Human Resources / Recruiting Information Technology South Africa 🇿🇦
companies Heidi has worked for
HEIDI AS A LEADER
Heidi’s leadership philosophy revolves around growth, empowerment, and resilience. She defines success as being the best version of oneself and leaving a lasting legacy through the development of her teams. Heidi believes in the importance of having a strong support structure, setting clear boundaries, and celebrating successes.
Leadership is not authority, it is defined by the influence, growth and empowerment you can enable.
Great Leaders focus on growing and making room for your each unique skill your team members have and applying that in the area that it will have most impact.
The future of leadership is talent and how we define jobs going forward.
When I think of a leader, I think of an orchestra conductor, knowing that what skill to utilise when and where to create beautiful music.
BREAKING BARRIERS IN MALE-DOMINATED ENVIRONMENTS BUILDS CONFIDENCE AND INSPIRES OTHERS TO STRIVE FOR GREATNESS.
Heidi Duvenage
HEIDI ON NAVIGATING CAREER TRANSITIONS AND OVERCOMING INDUSTRY BARRIERS
Heidi’s career is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Starting her career in a male-dominated IT industry and facing skepticism as a young female entrepreneur, she overcame these barriers by proving her worth through dedication and innovation. Heidi’s journey includes founding and selling her recruitment agency, Conscript Africa, and successfully transitioning to leadership roles in various industries.
HEIDI ON EMPHASIZING SKILLS AND TRAITS OVER EXPERIENCE
Heidi champions a forward-thinking approach to talent management, advocating for the recruitment of individuals based on their skills and traits rather than solely on experience. This philosophy stems from her belief that top talent can easily pick up industry knowledge and apply principles across different fields. By focusing on innate abilities and potential, Heidi aims to create more dynamic and adaptable teams.
SUPPORTING A TEAM IS ABOUT KNOWING WHEN TO LOVE, WHEN TO SUPPORT, AND WHEN TO PROVIDE NECESSARY BOUNDARIES AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.
Heidi on becoming a better leader
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