Our bespoke immersions immerse participants in bush, urban, township, and cultural settings, integrated with facilitation, coaching, AR tools, and deep reflection for long-lasting learning and long-term results. All programs include pre/post assessments (e.g., self-awareness surveys, 360 feedback) for measurement, follow-up coaching (3 - 6 sessions over 3 months), and peer accountability workgroups (monthly virtual pods for 3-6 months). Some feature action learning projects (up to 2 weeks between days) for real-world application; others run consecutively.
Our programs are designed with your specific needs in mind. The examples below are to guide your thinking.
Immersive Development Experiences
Diversity & Social Cohesion
What if a transformative journey could shatter deep-seated biases and ignite a profound sense of unity within your team—unlocking a powerful empathy that turns diversity into your organization’s greatest strength and competitive advantage?
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3 - 5 Days over 3 months
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Pre-assessments on bias perception; Day 1-2 township engagements with shared narratives/meals; Day 3 facilitated discussions with coaching; Day 4-5 reflective group sharing (with optional 1-week action project); post-coaching and monthly pods sustain impact.
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Unconscious bias and microaggressions recognition
Cultural awareness and competence building
Emotional agility for empathetic responses
Cognitive flexibility in adapting to diverse perspectives
Conscious collaboration through inclusive communication
Strategic alignment for equitable organizational policies
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Cultural awareness and sensitivity
Bias recognition and mitigation
Inclusive communication
Adaptive empathy in diverse AI-driven teams
Cross-cultural collaboration for global remote work
Equity-focused decision-making in uncertain environments
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Cultivates cultural intelligence for reduced biases and socially creative teams; enhances retention and innovation. Increases engagement success with stakeholders and customers.
What if uncovering your inner 'why' could align your personal life and professional leadership—fueling a relentless drive and clarity that elevates every decision you make to new heights of impact?
Purpose & Self-Mastery
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3 - 5 Days over 3 months with action learning and coaching.
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Pre-purpose quizzes; Day 1-2 cultural introspections and engagements; Day 3-4 purpose workshops and coaching (with 10-day optional project); Day 5 group reflections; post-coaching and pods sustain alignment.
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Personal values and purpose clarification
Self-awareness and growth mindset development
Emotional agility for resilience building
Cognitive flexibility in purpose adaptation
Conscious collaboration in peer support
Strategic alignment with life/career goals
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Self-awareness and reflection
Goal alignment
Personal resilience
Purpose-driven agility in changing roles
Growth mindset for lifelong learning
Ethical self-leadership in AI ethics
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Aligns individual goals with company vision, enhancing engagement and retention, leading to higher productivity and adaptive cultures.
Leadership Influence
Imagine stepping into leadership with unshakeable conviction amid the chaos of uncertainty—could immersive, real-world trials forge the resilience and adaptability needed to inspire your team and guide them triumphantly through any storm?
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3 - 5 Days over 3 months including action learning and coaching.
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Pre-360 feedback; Day 1-2 bush & immersion based leadership simulations; Day 3-4 workshops and coaching on agility (with 2-week optional project); Day 5 reflective debriefs; post-coaching and pods for ongoing refinement.
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Ethical decision-making and power dynamics
Influence and persuasion techniques
Emotional agility in high-pressure scenarios
Cognitive flexibility for adaptive strategies
Conscious collaboration in team motivation
Strategic alignment with organizational vision
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Persuasive communication
Emotional intelligence
Decision-making under pressure
Adaptive resilience in volatile settings
Ethical influence in AI-augmented leadership
Visionary motivation for hybrid teams
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Develops resilience for agile decisions and motivated teams; sustains competitive advantage. Builds deep and trusted relationships across the ecosystem.
Stakeholder Engagement
How might authentic, heartfelt connections redefine the way you build partnerships—provoking ethical, enduring bonds that turn stakeholders into loyal allies, driving success that lasts for years to come?
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3 - 5 days over 3 months with action learning and coaching in between program days.
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Pre-stakeholder mapping; Day 1-2 market storytelling and interactions; Day 3-4 role-plays and empathy coaching (with 1-week project option); Day 5 reflective discussions; post-coaching and pods enhance application.6. Customer Research (Half-3 Days)
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Relationship management and networking
Negotiation and conflict mediation
Emotional agility in empathetic interactions
Cognitive flexibility for diverse viewpoints
Conscious collaboration in partnership building
Strategic alignment with business objectives
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Relationship management and networking
Negotiation and active listening
Stakeholder mapping
Empathetic foresight in complex networks
Sustainable partnership building
Digital stakeholder influence in virtual ecosystems
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Strengthens partnerships and trust, improving stakeholder satisfaction and enabling collaborative ecosystems for long-term value creation.
Team Development
Can a series of shared adventures in vibrant, dynamic settings dissolve long-standing silos and spark a high-performance synergy—transforming your team into an unstoppable force ready to conquer any challenge together?
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2 - 4 days over 3 months, including action learning and coaching.
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Pre-team dynamics surveys; Day 1 Soweto collaborative activities; Day 2-3 trust-building facilitation and coaching (with inter-day project option); Day 4 shared reflections; post-coaching and monthly pods reinforce cohesion.
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Trust-building and conflict resolution
Group dynamics and role clarity
Emotional agility for handling team emotions
Cognitive flexibility in problem-solving
Conscious collaboration through shared goals
Strategic alignment for performance optimization
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Trust-building and conflict resolution
Collaborative problem-solving
Role clarity and accountability
Agile adaptability in dynamic structures
Psychological safety for remote/hybrid collaboration
Innovation through diverse team dynamics
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Breaks silos, improves communication, driving high-performance teams that accelerate project delivery and innovation.
Customer Research
What hidden, game-changing insights might lie within the real worlds of your customers—could immersive, hands-on journeys reveal insights that revolutionize your products and skyrocket customer loyalty to unprecedented levels?
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Half -3 Days over 1 month with action learning and coaching
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Pre-research briefs; Day 1 field observations; Day 2 analysis and coaching (with 2-week project option); Day 3 synthesis discussions; post-coaching and pods refine insights.
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Market analysis and consumer behavior
Data collection and insight generation
Emotional agility in understanding needs
Cognitive flexibility in trend adaptation
Conscious collaboration with cross-functional teams
Strategic alignment for product innovation
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Data collection and analysis
User empathy mapping
Insight synthesis
Predictive customer foresight
AI-assisted human-centered design
Ethical data handling in privacy-focused eras
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Delivers actionable insights for product innovation, increased customer trust and relationship, reducing market risks and enhancing customer loyalty for revenue growth.
Immersive Long-term Team Development Program
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6-12 Months
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Pre-assessments; Phase 1 (Month 1) planning with sponsor input; Phase 2 (Months 2-6) monthly immersions and projects with coaching; Phase 3 (Months 7-12) embedding and evaluation; ongoing pods and metrics ensure impact.
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Long-term team dynamics and performance
Project management and accountability
Emotional agility in sustained relationships
Cognitive flexibility for evolving challenges
Conscious collaboration in ongoing projects
Strategic alignment with business objectives
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Long-term collaboration
Performance optimization
Feedback mechanisms
Sustained agility in BANI environments
Action learning for continuous evolution
Inclusive resilience in multi-generational teams
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Aligns teams to strategic objectives and culture, enhancing long-term productivity, innovation, and retention for organizational agility and success.
Ready to achieve sustained excellence over months—could a series of integrated immersions, skills development programs, and coaching embed the agility and collaboration needed to turn your team into a lasting legacy of achievement and success?
Meet the team
We specialize in organizational development, tailoring solutions to challenges like team dynamics, diversity, innovation, strategy, and leadership. Our programs draw from Africa's rich socio-cultural fabric. We are a highly diverse and accomplished community of practitioners.
Founded by James Lewis and Rosie Chirongoma "Authenticity opens doors to compassionate leadership."
"Authenticity opens doors to compassionate leadership."
"Authenticity opens doors to compassionate leadership."
"Organizations excel by tapping learning at every level."
"Organizations excel by tapping learning at every level."
"It was challenging, emotional, and life-changing. Immersive Africa taught me new leadership skills and energized me—I'm ready to roar!" -Lions Leadership Program
"It was challenging, emotional, and life-changing. Immersive Africa taught me new leadership skills and energized me—I'm ready to roar!" -Lions Leadership Program
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