Dr. O'Brian M'Kali

Experienced leader in innovative higher education curriculum design, teaching, and research. Proven track record of fostering collegiality between faculty and students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Successfully spearheaded over ten cross-national collaborations in areas such as research funding, staff exchanges, and student scholarships derived from teaching excellence. Skilled in coordinating collaborative and consultative relationships to ensure efficient implementation of cost-effective academic programs, regulations, and standards. Adept at attracting new resources and optimizing resource allocation and accountability within a faculty while overseeing research activities. Proficient in analyzing budgets, audit reports, and project reports to implement improvements and cultivate a culture of quality, innovation, and learner satisfaction. Offered and coordinated modules under Business Management, Small Business, and Entrepreneurship programs, including startup incubation and acceleration. Sustained record of research outputs and peer-reviewed publications. Led and been part of over fifteen teams for clients such as the British Council, EU, and SADC. Multifaceted Senior Lecturer with a PhD degree in management studies and proven disciplinary expertise. Taught rigorous graduate-level courses at a large university with high approval ratings from students. Strong subject matter knowledge and excellent communication skills have enabled the achievement of optimum outcomes. Resourceful educator with impeccable teaching credentials and numerous scholarly articles and symposia presentations. Directed business management curriculum at a large university while managing the expansion of course offerings while adhering to high-quality standards. Demonstrates superb communication skills and effective course delivery leading to positive results. Bringing a solid foundation in subject matter expertise and a genuine interest in educational development. Possesses the ability to quickly adapt to new learning environments and apply effective teaching methods. Ready to use and develop instructional skills and curriculum design in a Professorial role.

• Established a bespoke solutions consultancy with a reputable regional footprint.
• Recipient of Wadhwani Foundation 2022 Gold Award in the Watch-Think-Do-Explore-Collaborate entrepreneurship pedagogy.
• Pioneered Watch-Think-Do-Explore-Collaborate entrepreneurship classroom pedagogy in SADC universities.
• Botho University Excellence Award for designing and developing over three approved and accredited academic degree programs.

• Global speaker in subject areas: Business growth, entrepreneurship, innovation, corporate leadership and small business ecosystems.
• Over 25 years of cumulative experience in higher tertiary teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in research methods, entrepreneurship, innovation and small business modules.
• Large scale consulting and project management expertise with large corporations e.g. British Council and SADC secretariat.
• Advanced degree in management studies - PhD.
• Strong research background including peer-reviewed journals, institutional research outputs and conference proceedings at regional and international levels.
• Experience in practicing and teaching entrepreneurship.