In a fast and radically changing and diverse world market forces dictate that formal technical and intellectual skills no longer provide all the necessary attributes to become a true leader or good manager. New work habits and different skill-sets are required to meet ever increasing and changing demands, which can be best obtained through applied knowledge from a combination of ‘book-smart’ with ‘street-smart’ mentors.

University of Life is a pre-eminent learning institution serving business and the community to develop disciplined and effective managers coached by life experienced leaders as master guides in highly practical, innovative and creative methods and practices. It is only through transfer of life experience that a blend of insights can be gained and shared from the synthesis of knowing, thinking and feeling processes to create inspirational leadership, and extraordinary management qualities.

1. Vision

University of Life is an institution of learning excellence that strives to coach and develop disciplined and effective business leaders of the future utilising the wisdom and intellectual capital of true life experienced leaders in selected core competencies by means of practical, innovative and creative methods and practices.

2. Values

University of Life has a sound value driven organisational culture guided by the following principles:

2.1 Transparency:

Through a broad process of self-scrutiny and self-renewal consistently conduct the affairs of the University of Life and relationships with all partners based on open, honest, fair and ethical principles, within strict governance rules.

2.2 Tolerance and respect for diversity and human dignity:

Acknowledgement of differences between personal beliefs, views, social standing and cultures, and the promotion of fundamental human rights to create a just environment for coaching, learning and self development.

2.3 Freedom of choice:

The rejection of unreasonable strictures and promotion of equal opportunity, transformation and diversity.

2.4 Responsible and caring:

Proactive development of innovative initiatives and teachings that will make positive contributions towards local socio economic and community based developments and services.

2.5 Improvement in quality of life:

Readiness to serve to improved prosperity and competitiveness through the use of stimulating, vibrant and pleasant teaching methods and practices.

3. Mission Statement

The raison d’être of the University of Life is the discovery and dissemination of life knowledge and skills for future business leaders to become street and book smart. Through focus on teaching and learning, continuous research and discovery, outreach and engagement; the University of Life creates, conveys and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and ultimately improve quality of life.

The creation of new and improved knowledge that will benefit the world at large is at the heart of our mission.