Communication, Leadership, and Inclusion

In this episode, host Dennis Doran welcomes guest Roberta Ndlela to discuss the importance of soft skills and effective communication in the workplace. Roberta shares her career journey, emphasizing the need for engineers to develop these skills, as they are often promoted for their technical expertise but may struggle with communication and leadership. They also explore the challenges engineers in South Africa faced during the post-apartheid transition. The conversation covers diversity and inclusion, self-awareness, and the importance of authenticity and speaking up in professional settings.