Learning programme

...to conduct the regular house conversations effectively, and communicate with (potential) stakeholders such as when a thought leader must be invited to facilitate a session in their respective house/s. It is also a critical skill for pitching project or business ideas to LLL panel and/or potential partners and funders as and when the need arises, depending on the nature and scope of the project.

Key activities: House dinners and conversations, pitching projects and business ideas

During house conversations, difference of opinions is likely to exist, and tension could arise. Further, being a diverse group and given South Africa’s historical-political context, some topics could be sensitive to others, and the fact that they share a living space being a diverse group, have heightened chances of experiencing conflict. Yet, for the house to function effectively, they must learn to resolve their differences and see beyond their conflict.

Key activities: Clearing sessions to learn to resolve their differences and see beyond their conflict

While working on activities, each house is encouraged to take leadership roles in turns; or at least have each member leading a part or whole of a particular activity. For example, one could coordinate the house project, while the other is to collate views to fill in the report that they have to submit monthly. Therefore, assuming leadership role is at the heart of all activities at one point or the other.

Key activities: Opportunities to take leadership roles in turns