Accenture in South Africa

Are you ready to transform your business with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)? Swipe to explore how DEI helps drive innovation, performance, and creates lasting societal impact. Read the full "Creating Responsible Business within the Context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” white paper: https://accntu.re/3VB5bcu Khethiwe Nkuna

Does your business have a plan for generative AI? It needs one. Companies that understand its potential are taking action to reinvent themselves and stay ahead of the pack. Now, there’s a blueprint leaders can follow: Our executive summary lays out the 5 imperatives you must address to maximize Gen AI’s full potential. https://accntu.re/3VxOiPQ #GenAI Vukani Mngxati Yusof Seedat Hina Patel Mayuri Naik [Image description Frame 1: Text reads “Your 5-Step Plan for Reinvention with Gen AI” followed by the Accenture Logo. Frame 2: Image of hands holding a crowd of people is drawn on screen alongside the text “1. Lead with value.” Image of a shield and server equipment is drawn on screen alongside the text “2. Understand and develop an AI-enabled, secure digital core.” Frame 3: Image of a turning gear and laptop is drawn on screen alongside the text “3. Reinvent talent and ways of working.” Frame 4: Image of brain with various connections is drawn on screen alongside the text “4. Close the gap on responsible AI.” Frame 5: Image of ascending bar graph surrounded by a turning arrows is drawn on screen alongside the text “5. Drive continuous reinvention.”]

As generative AI transforms industries, organizations must rethink their digital foundations. A reinvention-ready digital core: ✅ Empowers smarter innovation ✅ Balances today’s needs with future growth ✅ Unlocks business value through AI Our latest research reveals that companies with industry-leading digital cores achieve: 📈 60% higher revenue growth 💰 40% greater profitability Discover how your organization can thrive by exploring the full Digital Core report. Dive into actionable insights here: https://accntu.re/41qG7Zw

We’re so proud that Kathleen Godfrey has been named in the INvolve - The Inclusion People 2024 Enable Role Model List sponsored by Dow. Her contributions to advancing neuroinclusion and supporting our culture of belonging helps us all thrive so we can do our best work and drive innovation together. Learn more about how we are advancing neurodiversity inclusion: https://accntu.re/3ZiZGzZ Khethiwe Nkuna Vukani Mngxati James Barty

Our inclusive culture and accessible workplace support persons with disabilities and enable all our people to innovate together. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities—and everyday—we are committed to advancing disability inclusion. Learn more: https://accntu.re/4f1W1wv #IDPWD #DisabilityInclusion [Image Description: Video begins with a purple silhouette of a person against a black background. The purple silhouette multiplies into 5 silhouettes standing next to a single blue one. The copy reads “1 in 6 people worldwide has a disability. That’s more than a billion people.” We then see a blue circle over a purple circle with a stat inside. It reads “60 percent of people with disabilities feel excluded in the workplace.” The 60 percent stat dissolves into blue dots that represent 60 percent. The copy reads “Accenture is committed to making disability inclusion a top priority.” The next slide shows purple and white text on a black background. The copy reads “In 2024, we achieved a top score on the Disability Equality Index in all 8 participating countries: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, The United States.” The next frame shows a world globe with blue dots glowing around it. The copy reads “45 accessibility centers around the globe, 143,000 allies, and 29 countries with disability-focused networks…we’re committed to foster a culture that is free from bias, where all our people can belong and thrive.” The frame fades to black with a purple Accenture logo in the center of the frame.]

South African businesses are at a turning point, with Generative AI set to drive up to $82 billion in growth over the next 15 years. 🌟 Our latest report highlights how embracing this technology can transform legacy systems, close the skills gap, and enable continuous reinvention. Discover how to position your organization for success. Read the full 'Reinvention in the Age of Generative AI' report to explore the opportunities ahead. 📚 https://lnkd.in/gvwrHTAF #GenerativeAI #DigitalTransformation #TotalEnterpriseReinvention Vukani Mngxati Hina Patel Mayuri Naik Yusof Seedat

Why should leaders care about a #DigitalCore? Because whether it’s #GenerativeAI or the next new thing, a digital core is the engine that enables companies to capture the value of new technologies and grow through continual change. Here’s how to get started: https://accntu.re/4i5G0Ze Edna Eason Vukani Mngxati DeWet Bisschoff

It's a great honour to be featured in the 2024 Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky Africa’s Most Inspirational Women in Leadership. Looking at the women leaders who are in the nomination list, I am truly humbled to be featured among them. I am grateful to Anthony Rose, Joe Rose and the House of Rose Professional Pte. Ltd. This recognition is a testament to the incredible support and encouragement I have received from my colleagues, mentors, and the entire community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who nominated me and believed in me. Your unwavering support has been instrumental in my journey, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such inspiring individuals. Let's work together in empowering more women in leadership. It is through women empowerment that we create a brighter future for all. Join the 2024 Africa Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky even online on 26 November 2024. #Leadership #Inspiration #WomenInLeadership #BreakTheCeiling Accenture in South Africa. Belinda Motshome, Edna Eason, Vari Mureriwa, Dawn Msibi, Dawn Ngcobo, Sbu Dantjie, Vukani Mngxati.

Finally, I'm really excited to announce that our documentary "Escaping the Noise", the story behind our epic 4-day road trip in 5 electric vehicles from Johannesburg through Gqeberha to Cape Town, is ready for its premiere! I invite you to find 20 mins to watch this and experience the highs and lows of our trip, some of the challenges we had to overcome, and the camaraderie we built along the way. Pro Tip: the bigger the screen, the better the experience 😀 The production was professionally put together by our team from Accenture Song - thanks to Jono and Frank. Some quick stats taken from one of the Electric Vehicles: Total distance driven: 2,342km Total energy used: 328kWh Total energy costs: R 2,142 Average cost/km (EV): R 0.91 (charging only from public chargers) Compare that to a petrol car equivalent that would have used 7 litres/100kms: Total fuel costs: R 3,442 Average cost/km (ICE): R1.47 The team is already looking forward to the next trip! #escapingthenoise #NEVRoadTrip #SAAutoWeek #electricvehicles #sustainablemobility Accenture Accenture in South Africa https://lnkd.in/dbPNjwxJ

Creating a responsible business is about more than just policies—it’s about embedding DEI principles into every aspect of an organization. At Accenture South Africa, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Which DEI strategy do you think has the greatest impact on building a responsible business? For more insights, read the latest white paper on creating responsible business within the context of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: https://accntu.re/4ft0mtu