How fabulous to be treated like my opinions mattered and to be exposed to fascinating classroom discussion with a whole bunch of really sharp people. That is how I remember my year studying the HDPM (as it was called then) in 1987.
Loet Douwes-Dekker was an absolute maestro in challenging the views of the class in regard to labour issues and opening our minds to new ideas.
The HDPM gave me a very good background into the world of business, thanks WBS. I was in the HDPM (as it was known then ) class of 1980. I have forgotten the names of the ladies in this pic with me, but I remember they were nice ladies. After WBS I got a…
I remember, spending late nights with syndicate members doing assignments, networking and sharing Ideas on various modules such as finance and strategy…. Rehearsing marketing and human resources syndicate presentation…..
I met many outstanding professionals at Wits. The part-time MBA was a memorable experience, and I met many outstanding professionals at Wits. I would particularly like to mention Mike Pycraft, who lectured one of my favourite subjects (Operations) and who was a mentor and sounding board in the early days of me starting my business….
Thank you to Wits Business School for giving me the education which assisted me to build up my own company – Hatfield Motor Group. Congratulations on 50 years!
Honoured to be part of this prestigious institution
A school of excellence that stimulates change through courage, conversation and debate.