YOUR THINKING CAPABILITY PARTNER

Welcome to the Home of Human Thinking and Creativity.

We help teams, leaders, communities and educators think differently, building the skills, mindsets and tools that create better decisions, stronger collaboration and lasting impact.

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Who We Are

Harnessing the power of human thinking.

As the official distributors of de Bono thinking methods in East and Southern Africa, we combine globally recognised frameworks with practical, real-world application, helping organisations, leaders and young people perform, adapt and grow in a world shaped by uncertainty, change and technology.

Organisations We've Worked With

Trusted by organisations across Africa.

Sasol
Sanlam
Hyundai
DRA
Climate Fund Managers
Elvey Security Technologies
Nkgwete IT Solutions
Stellenbosch Business Institute
Santam
Transnet
Derivco
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Volkswagen
Our Ambition

We believe better thinking creates better futures.

Our ambition is to train one million minds across Africa, equipping people with practical thinking tools, creativity and decision-making capabilities that prepare them for the future of work, leadership and life.

Our Products

Clearly defined products, not vague consulting.

Every offering tells you who it is for, what you receive and what changes afterwards.

Coaching

One-to-one coaching that helps senior leaders think more clearly, decide faster and lead with confidence.

Ideal for
Executives, senior leaders and high-potential managers
Key outcome
Clearer decisions and measurably stronger leadership presence
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Training

A facilitated programme that builds practical thinking, decision-making and collaboration skills across your leadership layer.

Ideal for
Managers, team leads and leadership pipelines
Key outcome
Consistent thinking and decision quality across the team
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Strategy

Facilitated working sessions that turn a real business challenge into a decided, owned and actionable way forward.

Ideal for
Executive teams and cross-functional project teams
Key outcome
A decision and an action plan, made in the room
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Development

A thinking and leadership programme for young people, graduates and early-career talent, delivered through The Thinking Academy.

Ideal for
Graduates, learners and early-career talent
Key outcome
Young people who think independently and lead with confidence
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Resourcing

Vetted executive assistants, virtual support and thinking partners embedded into your team without the cost of hiring.

Ideal for
Executives, founders and lean operating teams
Key outcome
Senior time returned to the work that only you can do
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Who We Serve

Built for the people doing the thinking.

Teams

Collaborating, communicating and executing better, together.

Leaders

Making clearer, faster, more confident decisions.

Communities

Building resilience and creativity beyond the workplace.

Educators

Equipping the next generation with thinking skills for life.

Global Thinking Ecosystem

Powered by world-leading partners.

We partner with world-leading organisations to bring proven thinking frameworks, tools and platforms into Africa.

Global Thinking Tools
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Official distributors of de Bono thinking methods in East and Southern Africa.

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Creative Problem-Solving
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Advancing creative problem-solving and team performance worldwide.

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Strategy & Innovation
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Helping leaders and teams think differently about strategy, innovation and change.

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People & Culture
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Helping organisations transform differently through people, culture and leadership.

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Non-Profit Organisation
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Making quality thinking education accessible to those who need it most.

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Future Leader Programmes
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Equipping young people with the thinking skills to lead with confidence.

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Our Network

A network of experienced thinkers, leaders and doers.

We are a network of professionals focused on elevating thinking across the globe.

Anke Ferreira
Anke Ferreira
Kemsila Naicker
Kemsila Naicker
Brad Shorkend
Brad Shorkend
Simon Ekin
Simon Ekin
Graham Craggs
Graham Craggs
Solomon Kadiwa
Solomon Kadiwa
Per Osberg
Per Osberg
Zee-Caroline Walters
Zee-Caroline Walters
Verity Price
Verity Price
Nicola Tyler
Nicola Tyler
Yvonne Johnston
Yvonne Johnston
Analita Gouveia
Analita Gouveia
Caroline Passmore
Caroline Passmore
Louisette Hofmeyr
Louisette Hofmeyr
Nick Daniels
Nick Daniels
Beth McAlpine
Beth McAlpine
Cami Gouveia
Cami Gouveia
Zamabele Mbele
Zamabele Mbele
Our Digital PlatformThinkOS

ThinkOS is the operating system for your brain.

Access world-class thinking programmes, practical digital learning experiences and tools designed to upgrade the way you think, solve problems, make decisions and innovate. Learn anytime, anywhere, and continuously build your thinking capability.

The Thinking Fund is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) with Section 18A approval, raising funds and partnering with organisations to make thinking education accessible.

The Thinking Academy, equipping young people with critical, creative and practical thinking skills.

A percentage of our profits goes toward bursaries and sponsorships for young minds.

Paying It Forward

Funding opportunity for Africa's next generation of thinkers.

Through The Thinking Fund, we sponsor young people who would otherwise not have access to our programmes. Funding is raised through initiatives such as our Thinking Rabbits Auction, allowing businesses and individuals to invest in developing Africa's future thinkers, leaders and innovators. Every programme sponsored helps unlock opportunity and equips another young person with the skills to think differently.

Ready to upgrade your thinking?

The Thinking Company, the Home of Human Thinking and Creativity.

Whether you're a team, a leader, a community or an educator, let's talk about what better thinking could do for you.