Lecture by Prof Llewellyn van Zyl

The Optentia Research Unit extends a formal invitation for you to join a lecture by Professor Llewellyn van Zyl on "Positive Organizational Psychology 2.0: Embracing the Technological Revolution."

Abstract

Positive organizational psychology is the fastest-growing sub-discipline of psychology and has significantly broadened our understanding of the factors contributing to and those distracting from work-related well-being and performance. With its exponential growth over the past ten years, it’s clear that the discipline is on the horizon of a new wave of research, innovation and ideas which may fundamentally alter its discourse. Read more

About Prof. Llewellyn van Zyl

Llewellyn Van Zyl (PhD) is an internationally recognized thought leader in the data-driven, strengths-based talent assessment, development and optimisation space. He leverages 15 years of expertise spanning both academia and industry, to bridge the gap between cutting-edge behavioural science and organisational practice. As a consultant and organisational psychologist, Llewellyn founded and led a successful management consulting firm that partnered with various Fortune 500 companies to map talent capabilities, develop customized talent assessment solutions, and design targeted talent development programs with proven ROI. As a behavioural scientist and applied statistician, he published over 100 scientific articles that pioneered new frontiers in datadriven, technology-enabled talent assessment methodologies, talent analytics frameworks, evidence-based coaching models and strengths-based development interventions proven to unlock employees’ potential. He is considered a foremost expert on leveraging advanced data analytics to map, understand, elevate, and develop employees’ strengths to drive individual flourishing and organizational excellence. Llewellyn demonstrates a rare fusion of scientific vision and business acumen that translates state-of-the-art talent management research into practical solutions aimed at addressing real-world organisational problems. He thrives on partnerships with leaders seeking to implement data-driven, technology-fuelled, scientificallygrounded talent management strategies that empower people to perform and organizations to thrive.