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Leadership Lessons That Saved a Mine (and May Transform Yours)

Updated: Oct 23, 2024

"The task of leadership is to create an alignment of strengths so strong that it makes the system's weaknesses irrelevant."-Peter Drucker. 


What follows is an experience that forever changed my understanding of this quote.

Consider the circumstances: It's the last year of a diamond mine's life. It's in a remote location. There are cashflow problems. Local workers are seen as unskilled, and ex-pats and consultants are finding it difficult to get on-site. It sounds like a recipe for disaster, right?


Yet, this mine turned things around dramatically within a few months. Productivity soared, profitability returned, and the mine's lifespan extended by 20 years.


How? It wasn't complex technology or expensive consultants. It was a simple shift in leadership focus and implementing a platform that unlocked the hidden potential within their workforce.


In the 6-minute video (see comments for link), Hendrik Lourens shares the remarkable story of this mine's transformation. You'll discover:

  • A leadership approach that empowers employees and drives results

  • The prerequisites for an effective solution

  • The surprising truth about human potential across cultures





If you're a mine executive looking for innovative ways to boost productivity, improve profitability, and create a winning culture, this video may provide you with what you have been looking for.

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