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Dr Wynand Goosen

Dr Wynand Goosen

Dr Wynand Goosen is the CEO of the Infomage Rims group from where he constantly launches various strategic initiatives. As a strategist, he has pioneered various high-level programs, strategies and systems. These include:

  • Developed the first Skills Development Facilitator Program for South Africa
  • Developed the first New Venture Creation Program for Entrepreneurial thinking
  • Facilitated various Strategic Development workshops for a range of clients in private and public sector
  • Created international collaborative frameworks between South Africa and the European Union
  • Represented South Africa on various international business platforms
  • Developed a range of Foresight and Innovation Tools for Strategic Planning
  • Devised an incubation system for start-up enterprises
  • Scoped and developed Management Information Systems and developed ITC solutions
  • Developed systems to link strategy to strategic implementation, that drives execution and productivity

Dr Goosen has also created various successful companies. These includes organisations such as The Learning Corporation Ltd; The Infomage Rims Group; SkillzBook; Gold Rose Investments.

He holds a portfolio of qualifications that includes three Doctorates in Business, Meta Physics and Human Capital. He has board membership with several professional organisations.  Dr Goosen is a well-known conference speaker and has been quoted in newspapers and interviewed for several television programs.

“Strategy is often developed using generic tools. However, each organisation is different, and nuances and culture play important roles in creating strategies that are implementable, effectively measurable and sustainable. Systems need to focus on simplification and implementation, not complication”