Tag: Regent Business School

Virtual reality (VR) technologies of today have their roots in ideas dating back to the 1800s, tracing back to the inception of practical photography. The concept began with the Sir Charles Wheatstone’s invention of the stereoscope in 1838, employing twin mirrors to project a unified image. This pioneering development later evolved into the patented View-Master in 1939, a device that remains in production even today.

It is important to have a clear understanding of what transformational leadership is before we explore the topic. By definition, it is a leadership style that goes beyond traditional management practices which involves inspiring and motivating followers to achieve their full potential, challenging the status quo, and driving meaningful change within the organisation.

Globally, the perennial battle to alleviate poverty is an enduring one and in this respect South Africa is no exception. According to Statistics SA almost half of the adult population in our country is living below the upper-bound poverty line.

Higher education institutions have long been considered to be the repositories of knowledge and learning and the structures through which knowledge is produced and disseminated. They have survived sweeping societal changes created by technology – the moveable-type printing press, previous industrial revolutions, information and communication technologies, electronic media and computers.