"But when the dawn will come, of our emancipation, from the fear of bondage and the bondage of fear, why, that is a secret."
Alan Paton
Mark Turpin
About me and my work
Mark Turpin is an Executive Coach, Mediator, Organisational Development Consultant and Lecturer based in Johannesburg with over 30 years management experience around the world. He works with a wide range of companies, NGOs and government departments, and acts as a confidential adviser to senior people in government and the private sector.
Mark lectures on programmes at the Wits Business School, focusing on leadership, knowledge management and organisational dynamics. He brings an appreciative approach to create dynamic learning scenarios, and coaches executives and senior teams on transformational journeys.
Mark facilitates a number of communities of practice, in which groups of people come together on a regular basis to create dynamic learning communities.
Mark has an MBA (Wits Business School), an MSc (London University) and is a certified leadership coach. He is also an accredited mediator with Conflict Dynamics (Johannesburg) and the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (London).
Current passions
Fascinated by the changing 'world of work', Internet of Things, Collaborative Commons - and very stimulated in particular by Jeremy Rifkin's book 'The Zero Marginal Cost Society'.
Intrigued by the need to build ethics and integrity in the workplace, and a collaborator with Ethics Monitor (www.ethicsmonitor.co.za).
Also, a student of South African politics and society.
Supporter of the International Campaign against Nuclear Weapons (www.icanw.org) and of the UN Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
I work with the MarketPhotoWorkshop to support a bursary & mentorship programme for young photographers in Johannesburg (www.marketphotoworkshop.co.za). You can here us speaking about it here:
Cry the Beloved Country
News and blogs
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12-07-2023 / Blogs / View in DutchMillie
Sinds augustus hebben we een nieuwe pup in huis. Ze heet Millie en we zijn er superblij mee: samen wandelen, spelen en op puppycursus. Millie is een slim hondje en ze pakt alles snel op. We hebben alleen één probleem, ze plast nog steeds in huis en dat willen we niet. Als mensen vragen hoe het gaat met de pup zeggen we als eerste: “Ze is nog niet zindelijk”. En eigenlijk is dat raar, we zouden namelijk ook kunnen zeggen: “Het is een superleuk hondje” of “Ze heeft al veel geleerd” of “Ze plast al veel minder vaak in huis dan een maand geleden”. Toch zeggen we dat niet. -
11-30-2023 / Blogs / By Derk van der Pol"What do you need to feel at home?"
As owner of RB Konnekt, Roos Beerkens has dedicated herself to creating an inclusive society, especially through organisations. From her rich experience, she is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion (DGI) with heart and soul. These values also drive her mission for her. Derk van der Pol talked to her about it. -
11-24-2023 / Blogs / View in DutchPresentatie van Het Tweede Ontwerpboek
Op 22 november hebben we het Het Tweede Ontwerpboek officieel in de wereld gezet. Tijdens een warme, energieke middag op een koude dag werkten we met zo’n zestig medeauteurs, podcastgasten, vakgenoten, familie en vrienden aan een belangrijk en mooi onderdeel van het HRD vak: ontwerpen.
Contact
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