Ant Wilson-prangley

Biography

Before joining the faculty Anthony helped to build the Centre for Leadership and Dialogue at GIBS – a series of programmes that build the next generation of SA leadership. The centre focuses on the context and capacities required for leading complex societies. His professional interests include the study of democracy in countries in transition, social change in the contemporary era and active citizenship. He runs many of the experiential learning aspects of GIBS especially those focused on the broader socio-economic and political environment of the country.  Before this he founded an NGO The Gumboots Foundation and was intimately involved with a global non-profit youth leadership network – Pioneers of Change. ​​He lectures in the area of leading social change with emphasis on the dynamics of leadership, human behaviour, diversity and change. He has experience in the areas of business in society, social entrepreneurship and public leadership.

Research Interest

Global turbulence makes running a business challenging. Firms need to change and innovate to remain successful. I am interested in the organizational and personal capacities required to navigate a complex world and thrive within it. I have a specific focus on the societal context of business and change dynamics within the organization.