Working hard vs working smart in the public sector - Thea Ngele, Senior Lecturer at Milpark Business School

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Is hard work enough today?

In this episode, we move beyond theory and into the practicalities of applying knowledge in real-world scenarios- exploring how smart work, not just hard work, is reshaping business effectiveness.

We dive into how this impacts change management, the rise of a new generation of public professional, and how smarter systems and strategies are driving meaningful, measurable impact across the public sector.
30 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · Education

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