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Barloworld’s Sustainable Evolution Executive Development (SEED) Programme Celebrates its First Graduates   This morning was a landmark moment for some of our Barloworld leaders as they became the first graduates of the innovative SEED Programme. The initiative was run in partnership with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) and formed part of the larger Barloworld Leadership Journey Programme which was launched in 2021, with the intention of creating a leadership community across the business that models the One Barloworld Way of Leading. On this leadership journey Barloworld is defining new models of leadership styles required to lead in times of crisis and an ever-changing, digital, borderless and interconnected world. The SEED Programme is a significant leg of this leadership journey, which is informed by Barloworld’s leadership philosophy and Leadership Charter.   The SEED programme was created to equip Barloworld leaders with the relevant knowledge and tools needed to negotiate the challenges of an ever-changing world, particularly in the context of sustainable development. The first cohort of graduates received their certificates at a graduation event held this morning. Their certification means they have evolved their leadership capabilities in such a way that they are aligned with Barloworld’s commitment to sustainable development.   Barloworld is committed to making a world of difference and this is underpinned by our goal to be a responsible corporate, delivering products, services and solutions that generate sustainable outcomes. We see ourselves as drivers of sustainable economic development. ‘Sustainable’ to us means ensuring the prosperity and safeguarding the welfare of the broader communities in which we operate and for society as a whole. Through the SEED Programme, each of the graduates have had the opportunity not only to develop their own leadership potential and make a positive impact within their immediate team, but also in the broader communities in which we operate. Congratulations to the leaders whose dedication and commitment saw them successfully complete the challenging SEED Programme!