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The Office Manager as Wellbeing and Culture Champion

Position office managers to shape a positive, healthy and welcoming workplace beyond their day to day duties. The course explores practical ways to support staff wellbeing, celebrate milestones and strengthen everyday culture in African organisations where the office manager is often the heart of the team. Participants leave with concrete initiatives they can lead.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how office managers influence workplace culture and wellbeing.
  • Recognise signs of stress and disengagement among colleagues.
  • Plan practical wellbeing and recognition initiatives on a budget.
  • Create a welcoming and inclusive physical office environment.
  • Support new joiners and celebrate team milestones.
  • Work with HR and leaders to sustain a positive culture.

Course outline

  1. 01The Office Manager's Culture Role
  2. 02Understanding Wellbeing at Work
  3. 03Spotting Stress and Disengagement
  4. 04Wellbeing Initiatives on a Budget
  5. 05Creating a Welcoming Environment
  6. 06Recognition and Team Milestones
  7. 07Working With HR and Leadership
  8. 08Building a Culture Action Plan

Who should attend

This course suits office managers, senior administrators and support staff who want to actively shape a positive workplace culture and support staff wellbeing.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Cape Town2R10,000
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Online2US$900
7 to 8 Sep 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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