Testimonials
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Strategy, Business and Organisational Development
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Surveys
HRvalue Report
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Team Development
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Executive & Leadership Coaching
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Facilitated Mentorship Program
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People Acuity™ Workshops
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People Acuity™ Programs
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Strategy, Business and Organisational Development
"Found working with the company as a valuable and great experience, very focused on your need and what would work for you."
Verna RobsonDirector Group HR, Sun International
“Very good results in terms of job profiling a new restructured function”
John Mellor (Manager: PTSC, Sasol Polymers)Restructuring and change management
“Liezel was able to bring together diverse views and innovative ideas to create a good final result.”
Anne BlacklawsStrategic positioning workshop
“HCBS demonstrates a sound understanding of how my business functions and where I need to position myself to add value to the business, a a concern for my challenges and makes special effort to deal with it against the background of corporate initiatives”
Jarries van Jaarsveld (HR Manager: OD & Projects, Sasol)Workshop facilitation and customised design and delivery of various OD interventions
“HCBS focuses on the needs of the business and pro-actively engage in a process to ensure delivery of business specific outcomes”
Rentia van Jaarsveld (HR Manager, Sasol Polymers PP Business)Focus Group workshops and management team feedback
“The full process from planning to facilitating the session was handled very professionally but without losing the human touch. A good balance was maintained between allowing for debate and getting a final decision. A lot of insight was demonstrated by Liezel around the IM function. Also good listening skills.”
Johan Pieterse (Account Manager, Sasol Polymers Information Management)Facilitation of business planning workshop
"HCBsolutions has been contracted since 2004, and provided HR solutions until 2008 to do mainly job profiling for all levels in the organisation including executive level. The service provided has always been of excellent ...”
Mercy Ranko (General Manager: HR, PBMR)Organisation-wide departmental and career-path structuring and role profiling
Surveys
“Participation in any HR survey is scary at first, when it aims to test the recognition of how the HR function and services are delivered and received by managers. However, partnering with HCBsolutions was indeed an invaluable experience.
I am glad that I did undertake the survey within Sun International South Africa as it once again highlighted and elevated the importance of the Human Resources function to all.
In addition, as a result of the survey, it has changed the dialogue amongst the managers to acknowledging and appreciating that the HR function and its deliverables to our employees cannot be achieved without a strong partnership so that the business fully benefits from the HR value chain.
The HRvalue survey is effective and very professionally designed. I would recommend it to all that is looking for valuable insights and thorough engagement with the managers on the topic of human resources.”
Verna Robson (Director Group HR, Sun International)HRvalue Report
“Participating in the HRvalue survey by executive, senior and middle management provided the Human Capital team and the organisation with meaningful insights on the prevailing perceptions of the HC Team and their value add, as well as future expectations.
The survey allowed us to elicit priority and strategic areas to inform the Human Capital Strategy and reposition our function’s value proposition. I would highly recommend this survey as an objective measurement of areas of improvement, and to highlight HR’s value and help shift perceptions of the HC function.”
Marietjie Geldenhuys (Head of HR: CAPRISA)HRvalue Report
“The participation of our middle, senior and top management in the HRvalue Report survey provided us with meaningful insights on the current perceptions of the business of the human capital team’s performance against the expectations from the business. The results covered all aspects and gave us a clear indication (and comfort) that we were on the right track with our future plans and Human Capital strategy. The results provided us with the relevant confirmation that as a team, we are aligned with the needs of the business and the current as well as the future needs. This is a worthwhile project and highly recommended for any business that understands that the Human Capital function has a vital role to play in more than just the traditional aspects.”
Amelia Sequeira (Human Capital Executive: Nu Metro)HRvalue Report
“The results of our HRvalue Report provided a range of meaningful insights on what our middle, senior and top management expect and perceive of our Human Capital function. The survey covers a range of detailed questions that provided us with clear and comprehensive information on what we have to focus on. The high response rate was an indication that our leaders were keen to have their voices heard, and our participation in the survey indicated to the leadership that the HC function wants to set an example of transparency and listening to our key clients. The results presentation to our EXCO also triggered much needed conversations (and debate) about the role of our HC function and what needs to happen or change.
I believe it is a great tool for any business who understands the important role that their HR function plays and who would like to know what they need to focus on to ‘do better’ and ‘be better’. I have already recommended the HRvalue Report to others.”
Ruan Minnaar (Human Capital and Marketing Director, Bigen Group)HRvalue Report
“The HRvalue Report is one of the most innovative HR products I have seen in the market. It provides the key information companies need to make better decisions about HR and people management. By obtaining tangible feedback from line management, the HRvalue Report answers all the questions line management want to challenge HR on, and thereby provides an invaluable tool to improving the relevance, quality and impact of HR work. As the HR and quality assurance body for HR Management we are proud to be associated with HCBS by endorsing this product and we want to encourage companies to consider this unique approach to ensuring value-added HR work. Moreover, the HRvalue Report could play a significant contribution to position your HR function on the journey to meeting the National HR Standards as developed by SABPP”
Marius Meyer (CEO of SABPP at the time)HRvalue Report
Team DEVELOPMENT
"Liezel is amazing! At such short notice, she was able to deliver the workshop achieving all our desired outcomes. We are still reaping the benefits even today. Thank you."
Yolisa TshabalalaFinance & Operations Director, Imizizi
"This is a very helpful tool for any team in any stage of the team dynamic. I would highly recommend it.”
"I have built self character within myself and the team ..."
"I have built self character within myself and the team ..."
Team members (Finance Department, Juta)Finance team workshop
"People Acuity is a great way of exploring individual strengths and bringing these into team dynamics ..."
Moeti LesuthuExecutive team workshop
"Helping someone to identify and use his / her strengths is a lifetime gift”
Nomvelo PhungulaExecutive team workshop
“The intervention was very custom made and very specific to our needs as well as practical to implement in order to make a real difference”
Willie Swart (Operations Manager, Sasol Polymers)Customisation and facilitation of cross-functional / departmental team collaboration workshop
“I liked the fact that HCBS can customize according to the needs of our people dynamics at this point. Facilitator’s hands-on involvement with the process ensures the issues are dealt with within the context of what we are trying to achieve at the work place”
Serdar Ozbayraktar (General Manager, Element Six)Team-building workshops
Executive & Leadership Coaching
"I have been having leadership coaching sessions with Liezel for the past couple of years and she has been a fundamental part of my personal and professional progression. Liezel has helped me gain clarity on what's really important to me while challenging me to find my own answers. Liezel has a wealth of experience in the HR field and I highly value her guidance and her approach."
Sarah Brown(Coach: Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut)
"I would like to thank you for the impact you've made in my life. I can feel the difference in how I react"
Connie Mkhonza(Coach: Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut)
"I am super excited about the journey I've embarked on with Liezel. In the midst of Covid19 I decided on some self improvement in the form of career coaching. Not only was I not aware of my 'hidden' strengths, I'm now able to maximise my performance utilising these strengths. The coaching sessions with Liezel have assisted me in looking at career progression differently, with zeal to put in the work required."
Kanyisa Mngxekeza(Coach: Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut)
“Very practical sessions. The sessions came at the right time in my career. I am more confident, have a better idea of what is expected of me and how to achieve my goals. Our performance as a unit will definitely improve. Thanks!”
Senior Manager(Coach: Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut)
In-Company Facilitated Mentorship Program
"Mentoring with a difference"
Innocent MmangaFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentor
"A good program that benefits both the Mentor and Mentee (Interdependence)"
Clifford MaurukiraFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentor
“The facilitate mentorship program is a journey of discovery for both the mentor and mentee, which requires time and effort. Those who embrace the journey
reap the rewards.”
AnonymousFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentor
"By creating an environment where participants may speak freely, the learning curve for all involved in this is almost vertical. This program rocks!"
Riaan KotzeFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
"A great and useful Consultancy team with tailor-made modules."
Topkins SilinduFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
“The leadership training was an enlightening experience that has had a profound impact on my professional growth. it helped me unveil my strong and
dormant skill sets and provided me with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage them. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in such a
valuable program, and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to unlock their potential to operate in an optimal zone.”
AnonymousFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentor
“I strongly recommend HCBsolutions, Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut, the Facilitated Mentorship Program. I benefit a lot in all aspects. I became a better person as was witnessed by positive feedback of colleagues and family. The training brought a clear view on what a better person (personal and professional) should be. It was easy to understand myself, identify areas for improvement with clear guidance and resources, using my strengths to maintain in optimal zone as well to overcome when in depletion zone, which was a main goal knowing how and when to use them. I thank my company to have listed me to this training as well the
facilitator Liezel Pheiffer Blignaut for the good message, patient, focus and attention given during the sessions. It was much appreciated.”
Felisberto Lifanica (Head Agronomy Finance & Accounts Manager)Facilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
“Anyone who wants to grow as a person and develop his/her human relationship skills, this challenge is worth embracing, and you won't regret it. Liezel is a
top notch professional and what I most appreciated about her is her extreme patience and ability to deal with all kinds of people and circumstances. Time and
again she stepped out of the chair from professional to mother when necessary, and this is a quality that I much appreciated on her. I wish Liezel and her firm much happiness and continued success.”
AnonymousFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
“The program was truly exceptional, especially considering the challenging circumstances we all faced.
Despite the limitations imposed by the pandemic, the mentorship program adapted seamlessly to the virtual environment, ensuring that mentees received the support and guidance they needed. My mentor was incredibly dedicated and went above and beyond to provide valuable insights and advice. He was always available for virtual
meetings and provided timely feedback on my requests.
The expertise and experience of HCBsolutions panelists was evident, and they tailored their guidance to the group's specific goals and aspirations.
Throughout the mentorship program, I was able to develop new skills, gain valuable industry knowledge, and expand my professional network.
The program's structure allowed for regular check-ins, ensuring that we stayed on track and made significant progress towards the whole group's objectives. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the mentorship program created a sense of community and connection among mentees and mentors. Virtual events and networking were organized, allowing us to interact with other mentees and learn
from their experiences.
Overall, the mentorship program provided a supportive and nurturing environment during a time of uncertainty. It played a crucial role in my personal and professional development, helping me navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and emerge stronger and more confident in my abilities.”
Mwazvita DekeyaFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
"Your Leadership course is so rich. As a bulldozer, I look at the course material you have delivered as fuel that has powered the bulldozer to break more ground for future success"
Frank KafanikhaleFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
“I want to thank all the facilitators, frankly speaking this was like a nuclear to me. After the training I feel ready for any challenges that might arise. Thank you so much Liezel for the time and effort.”
Alois MaropaFacilitated Mentorship Program: Mentee
“Liezel knows the mentorship field very well, and builds a programme that the organisation can adopt.”
Angus Brown (then CEO, eBucks)Facilitated Mentorship Program
People Acuity™ WORKSHOPS
UNLOCKIT™ – The Power of Strengths Use Workshop
&
Interdependent Leadership for a Human-Centric Workplace Workshop
"It was a good experience and an eye opener."
"Very informative. Learnt something new."
"Very informative. Learnt something new."
Finance team membersTeam workshop participants
"Thank you for the incredible session. I learnt so much, and was mind blown at times."
Taylor MontgomeryWorkshop participant
"It is clear to me that understanding my strengths has the potential to revolutionise my being. Imagine the power of an entire nation understanding its strengths."
Dr Jerry Gule (CEO: IPM)Workshop participant
"I am awed. My eyes, mind and physical space of consciousness have been shifted."
Nontobeko DlaminiWorkshop participant
"Most insightful & very relevant. Applicable to most people in order to feel utilising their energy and strengths effectively."
Stephen de BeerWorkshop participant
"Strengths defines a new format of diversity that we can celebrate and to create potential. It is key to moving our world forward."
Innocente BurgerWorkshop participant
"Out of normal context. Not the same old story and examples."
Celdri de WetWorkshop participant
"Eye opener ... understanding each others' strengths is the key to productivity."
Jonty de la HuntWorkshop participant
"Solid introspection - how one's 'being' effect and impact others."
Themba MabizelaWorkshop participant
“The workshop is amazing and I am of the opinion that all leaders should be exposed to strengths strategies to be exemplary leaders”
Gorden Kandoro (Deputy Director, Afrosai-E)Senior Leadership Development Program
SHIFT UP! Strengths Strategies for Optimal Performance Workshop
"An eye-heart-and-thinking mind-shift!"
Michelle PotgieterWorkshop participant
"An incredible experience showing some great strategies, each of which deserve more attention. I look forward to exploring these."
Innocente BurgerWorkshop participant
"This was first a mind-shift, then there's an awareness shift. ICU in order to constantly evolve in my strengths. Thus my seeing in order to create a sense of positively charged 'Being' has been enlightened. It's a RE-BIRTH."
Nontobeko DlaminiWorkshop participant
"Live changing. Empowered. The way I will handle triggers."
Dawie EngelbrechtWorkshop participant
"The SSOP workshop opened up my eyes to see me more authentically and by seeing myself gave me the opportunity to recognise the real "human" in the other people. We are all unique in our own way."
Joyce LotzWorkshop participant
"The notion of leveraging one's strengths and shifting one's focus to what you already know, are strong and comes naturally to you, is empowering and liberating."
Lauren CohenWorkshop participant
"Very engaging, interactive experience. Loved the fact that the session is practical and provides learners with toolkits to apply in both professional and personal life settings. Enjoyed the fact that you are encouraged to share vulnerability & that there is no judgement in the thoughts shared."
Liesl ColemanWorkshop participant
"Great learning about myself! New information from the strengths assessment. A different way of looking at myself. Excited to impact others going forward in a positive way."
Teena GenganWorkshop participant
"It was a good workshop, it makes you feel proud of your strengths. Also get to realise & appreciate others. You mustn't feel bad about who you are & never to judge yourself and others."
Phumeza TshipanaWorkshop participant
"It created awareness about how important it is to operate with my dominant strengths. It has given me more confidence".
Tholo MataungWorkshop participant
"Very enjoyable and insightful. Something that I want to be part of."
Jonty de la HuntWorkshop participant
"Better understanding of myself and others."
"Better appreciation of the management teams' strengths. Understanding the strengths and needs of others. My confidence levels have grown threefold."
Senior Leadership team membersTeam workshop participants
People Acuity™ ProgramS
Self-Leadership Program
"This Self-Leadership course has been a tremendous eye opener for me. As a person that had never explored my strengths in the past and how to use them effectively - I am ever so grateful to have been given this opportunity. This course has humbled and enabled me to work through interdependence & helping others - not only at work but in everyday life. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is eager to know more about themselves to benefit the world."
Stephan SchonenbergerSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"There are beautiful and constructive conversations between my manager and myself. I have applied so many of the things I have learned in this course. We are able to discuss and correct things together differently because my perception of leadership has completely changed, and my confidence also has been boosted."
Joet MandindiSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"It was great to be part of this wonderful and immeasurable journey, now I am definitely better of myself and know how to use the resources to overcome in any situation of adversity to influence myself and others positively, whereby all of us be in optimal zone. I thank you Steve, Liezel and all team for your clear and smooth direction, it was the fantastic way you interacted with us that made it so easy to understand the modules with happiness and joy, creating a strong excitement to continue want to learn."
Felisberto LifanicaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"This program made me understand that it is others who make a person a leader. It's not a position, it's not being a manager, or a boss. To be a successful leader is important to build an admiration in others that makes them choose to be at your side. How to connect people for true purposes and generating more and more value for everyone"
Marchiel FollettoSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"The course is phenomenal and, amazingly, it has shaped my character in a positive way. Today I see and do things in a simple and different way than before and I appreciate the little things in life".
Jacinta MbofanaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"The course benefit for both professional and personal sides, it brings the inside of me and will contribute to be a better of myself to influence myself and others positively . I am glade to be on this training and thank and appreciate my company to provide that."
Felisberto LifanicaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"I think being able to complete this course with colleagues has helped tremendously. You can really see the improvement amongst work relationships with peers starting to show greater confident vulnerability as well as hold a healthy non-judgmental space in day-to-day activities, overall creating a healthy and happy work environment".
Sam PartridgeSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"Since I started the self leadership journey, my life has tremendously been impacted in the most amazing ways. Each day, I strive to apply what I have learned so far and now I am a better listener. I am very aware of my impact on other people’s lives — business and personal. I am accountable for all of my actions and how I show up for the people in my life. All of the classes are such a wonderful complement to each other. The program is a lifetime lesson."
Mwazvita DekeyaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"I never knew how bright the world could be by simply going on a voyage of discovery of my inner being and learning valuable lessons about myself. I have a purpose and energy to perform at optimum levels".
Michael NsanjaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"The Self-Leadership program has unlocked hidden leadership skills and efficacies in me that have been submersed in a sea of unawareness".
Innocent MmangaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"To all I recommend that they make this course that changes your life, I take the risk to say tenably. Today I am another person. Come that you come so that we may raise the universe".
Muhammad AliSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"The self-leadership program is a very insightful journey that can make participants more productive and engaged not only in work environments but in society and the world at large".
Mwazvita DekeyaSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"Its an eye-opening program for anyone in leadership position".
Tirivanhu TinarwoSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"I have been giving this opportunity to understand more about myself and people around me. This is a journey no-one would like to loose."
Alberto NhantumboSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"I once attended a leadership training, but this self-leadership training has touched on various aspects of my personality as well as understanding who I am and how I can relate with others."
Annwell MhangoSelf-Leadership program (across company)
"Brilliant, energetic and insightful way to not only identify strengths, but to dive deeply into your top 5. Educating you to a point where you are able to see & identify others' strengths. This is important for situational awareness & makes a complex situation answerable."
Jonty de la HuntSelf-Leadership program
"The course has transformed my way of looking at life. It has assisted me to be aware of my strengths and how to use them to get to a place of high energy and performance. The approach used in facilitating the course was effective to acquire learning."
Tholo MotaungSelf-Leadership program
"Very engaging, mind-stretching ... The workshop was insightful, helping me to clearly see myself & how I see the world impact on how I show up in the world."
Joyce LotzSelf-Leadership program
"I love that this goes beyond the strengths and incorporates purpose as I believe these to be inseparable."
Innocente BurgerSelf-Leadership program
Coach-Like Leadership Program
"The learnings can be applied in every sphere of life from family context to workplace & school"
Joyce LotzCertified People Acuity Guide program
"Amazing, exciting, joyful, valuable, very impactful and significant."
Nontobeko DlaminiPeople Acuity Guide program
"Mind blowing/shifting content. I'd love to join the movement."
Jonty de la HuntPeople Acuity Guide program
