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MASTERCLASS 2: Group Dynamics – Teamwork & Team Building for Young Founders

MASTERCLASS 2: Group Dynamics – Teamwork & Team Building for Young Founders

01 April 2026

A full-day intensive workshop equipping young founders with the team-building frameworks, conflict resolution tools, and leadership behaviours required to build high-performing startup teams. Participants explored the science of team dynamics through applied activities and real-world founder scenarios.

MASTERCLASS 1: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs by Prof. McEdward Murimbika

MASTERCLASS 1: Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs by Prof. McEdward Murimbika

01 March 2026

A human-centred approach to problem-solving and innovation, grounded in African entrepreneurial realities. Participants were equipped with the knowledge, tools and practitioner mindset of Design Thinking — learning to move beyond assumptions, conduct empathy research, frame problems precisely, generate creative solutions, build prototypes, and test with real users.

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