Cutting-edge South African and International political, business and trend analysis from one of the country’s leading Independent Political Analysts and Futurists. Daniel Silke consults widely for a blue-chip client list and offers insightful, analytical and entertaining presentations on the future political course of South Africa and the World.

All aspects of South Africa’s socio- political developments and debates about the future of the ANC, leadership and electoral options for the future. In addition, Daniel offers best-selling keynotes on Global Trends, Change in a global context and also the effect of global change on new emerging consumers.

Daniel has both an academic and political background having gained three degrees in South African and International Politics and also due to being intimately involved in the South African political process having been elected to public office numerous times. He holds a Masters degree in South African and International Politics and served 6 years as an elected Councillor and Member of the Provincial Legislature where he held the position of Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs. Silke has consulted for most major financial, banking and retail groups and is in demand as a speaker both in South Africa and on the international speaking circuit. He has recently spoken in the USA, Australia and New Zealand. He writes widely for publications all over the world and is a regular contributor to radio and etv in South Africa. Combined with outstanding speaking abilities and well-illustrated presentations, Silke offers a realistic and insightful account of future developments from both the practical and academic perspectives – all packaged in a uniquely entertaining style.

The future of South Africa is critical to all who live and invest in the country and is essential for forward business planning. Understanding the key new trends in the world is also critical to forging new business partnerships and relating to new demands from government, customers and new social groups. Understanding what the future will bring is perhaps, the most important benefit for any corporation or organizations as it tackles with fundamental change in a very volatile global environment. Audiences need to be fully aware of current and future prospects for the South African and International political scene. Without this knowledge, they will be unable to plan or adapt their business in very testing times. Change management is impossible without understanding the future political implications for business.

Speeches address the current and future political climate within South Africa combining social, economic and political change. Speeches also analyse the fortunes of South African political leadership and political parties and changes in the socio/political landscape.

Global trend presentations address the latest and most important global trends affecting the world. Keynotes delve into new trends in global relations, economics, social order and politics along with identifying changing trends in technology, the role of women, leadership and the important shift to China, India and the new developing economies. Keynotes can also cover changes in Africa and the importance of the continent in future global growth.

Participants will learn the very latest political insight into the future of South Africa and the World. Understanding the latest political trends in this country and the current and very dramatic global issues in a non-threatening and balanced approach is critical in taking an organization further and also enhancing the development of key staff and personnel. The presentations are also ideal for the identification of leadership skills and can be converted to inter-active workshops to this purpose. Ultimately, understanding South Africa and the International scene is critical to future growth, development and progress in business.

The ability to understand and analyse major global and South African political, social and economic issues which will enable them to look beyond the conventional media reportage and equip them with the skills to analyse emerging trends and apply these to their own business forecasting and analysis.

Understanding, discussing and debating the latest South African and Global Trends in an entertaining and non-threatening environment enabling individuals to better grasp change in their work setting. Once accomplished, individuals can apply the latest analysis to their business practice and can better predict the nature of their business and contribution thereto.

A better informed work-force who are aware of the current South African and global trends that reach well beyond the scope of the regular media. Organizations will benefit through a more prepared work-force who will be able to look for key trends and better understand their impact on business and their organization. Presentations offer a value-added format to most major conferences. They enhance staff education, preparing them for the global and domestic challenges ahead. Presentations enable participants to grasp and embrace change management and equip them for a better and more positive approach to future problem solving. Presentations also develop leadership skills and can enhance debate and foster greater understanding amongst participants.