Overview     

Organisations today are under pressure to adapt, perform, and remain relevant in an environment of constant disruption. While leadership, strategy, design and culture are often discussed as separate topics, in practice they are deeply interconnected, and misalignment between them is one of the most common reasons strategy fails to translate into results. 

This seminar explores the dynamic interplay between leadership, strategy, organisational design, and culture. It challenges the idea that culture can be “fixed” in isolation and instead positions culture as an outcome of leadership behaviour, strategic clarity, and organisational design choices.  

Join Liezel van Arkel on 5 February 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 for a practical exploration of how organisations truly become what they are using clear frameworks, real-world examples and observable leadership behaviours.  

Learning objectives    

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills:  

• Understand the systemic relationship between leadership, strategy, organisational design, and culture 

• Differentiate between culture as an aspiration and culture as an organisational outcome 

• Recognise common misalignments that undermine strategy execution 

• Apply practical lenses to assess leadership behaviour and organisational design choices 

• Identify leverage points for shaping healthier, more effective organisational cultures.

Content    

The webinar will cover the following topics:  

• Leadership as the Catalyst 

  • Leadership as behaviour, not position: “walking the talk” in a modern organisational context 

  • The impact of leadership consistency, decision-making, and role modelling on organisational outcomes 

  • Leadership challenges in digital, hybrid, and high-change environments 

•  Strategy: Clarity, Ownership, and Communication 

  • What “good strategy” really means beyond vision statements and slide decks 

  • The leader’s role in formulating, translating, and continuously reinforcing strategy 

  • Why unclear or poorly communicated strategy creates cultural drift 

• Organisational Design as the Enabler (or Blocker) 

  • Moving beyond organograms: decision rights, communication flows, and ways of working 

  • How design choices shape behaviour, accountability, and effectiveness of execution 

  • Common design misalignments that quietly erode strategy 

• Culture as the Outcome 

  • Culture as the lived experience of leadership, strategy, and design in action 

  • Diagnosing cultural patterns through observable behaviours and systems 

  • Practical implications for leaders and HR/OD professionals seeking sustainable change 

  • mains appropriate. 

  • Disclosure and transition considerations

About the presenter   

Liezel van Arkel 

Liezel van Arkel is an experienced organisational development consultant, business strategist and educator. She holds a Bachelor of Law, an Honours degree in Psychology and an MBA (Cum Laude), and has served in senior leadership roles at WorldsView Academy where she is a senior partner specialising in leadership development, change and organisational culture. 

With a background as a business owner and experience across multiple industries, Liezel brings a strong practical perspective to her work. She is passionate about helping leaders and teams navigate complexity, build capability and create healthy, high-performing organisations. 

Who should attend?   

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:  

• Attorneys. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academics. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law Students. 

• Paralegals. 

 Price               

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

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Additional material   

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:  

• A summarised slide presentation.  

• Reference documents and/or course material where available.  

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar.  

Corporate training solutions   

At SALA, we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. Beyond our standard webinar offerings, we provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in legal and professional skills. Whether you're looking for online sessions or face-to-face training, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. 

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We prioritize hands-on learning, ensuring your team can immediately apply their newfound knowledge in practical scenarios. 

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 012 941 0448. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organizational goals. 

Contact us   

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