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IOP LENS

SIOPSA
Artificial Intelligence
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Siopsa
Personal Branding
Human Plus AI
Transformation
South Africa
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Industrial Psychology
AI Governance / Legislation
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Talent Pipeline
Recruitment and Selection
Internships
Mentorship
Ethics In AI
SAGIA

The IOP Lens is a SIOPSA podcast that brings together practitioners, leaders, and scholars in Industrial and Organisational Psychology to explore the issues shaping the future of work. Our aim is to make IOP thinking accessible, relevant, and impactful for both practitioners and decision-makers. Each episode contributes to SIOPSA’s broader professional dialogue.

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Latest Episodes

Building Better Workplaces in the Age of AI: A POP 2.0 Perspective | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi is joined by Mr Siphiwe Moyo, representing Conference Gold Sponsor the Organisational Behaviour Institute, for a thought... more

Integrity and the South African IOP Landscape | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi joined by Dr Louis Fick, explore the critical role of integrity within the South African Industrial and Organisational Psychology landscape. more

Building Your Personal Brand as an Emerging Professional | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, host Dexter Nyamutumbu is joined by Marelie Botha for an empowering conversation on personal branding in the early stages of a career.

Framed a... more

From Then to Now: The SIOPSA Story and the Changing Landscape of IOP Practice | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi is joined by Dr Sharon Munyaka and Dr Ruwayne Kock to reflect on the journey of the Society for Industrial an... more

Reimagining Transformation: Leadership, AI, and Inclusion in a Multi-Generational World | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi is joined by Dr Refiloe Ramodibe for a rich and future-focused conversation on transformation, lead... more

Navigating the Future of Technology as the Future of IOP | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, host Dexter Nyamutumbu is joined by Hendrik Bronkhorst for a forward-thinking conversation on the intersection of technology and Industrial and ... more

The Collaboration Mandate: Co-Designing the Future of Work – IOP, HR & Leadership | The IOP Lens

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi is joined by Themba Chakela for a forward-looking conversation on collaboration in shaping the future of ... more

In this episode of The IOP Lens, Dr Sane Ngidi is joined by Zaheera Laher for a powerful conversation on ethical AI through an African lens.

Exploring the theme Ubuntu in the Algorithm, the discussion examines how organisations can embed inclusion, ... more

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Marelie Botha
Emerging IOP professional with leadership roles (former chairperson of EGO)
EGO
Episode: S1E8: Building Your Personal Brand as an Emerging Professional ft. Marelie Botha
Dr Ruwayne Kock
Award-winning organizational psychologist, practitioner, and academic; founder of Authentic Organizations; professor of practice at the University of Johannesburg
Authentic Organizations; University of Johannesburg
Episode: S1E7: From Then to Now: The SIOPSA Story ft. Dr Ruwayne Kock & Dr Sharon Munyaka
Dr Sharon Munyaka
Industrial psychologist, leadership consultant, mediator, and micro-legal expert; co-editor of The Siopsa Story, Past, Present, and Future
Co-editor, The Siopsa Story; leadership consulting
Episode: S1E7: From Then to Now: The SIOPSA Story ft. Dr Ruwayne Kock & Dr Sharon Munyaka
Hendrik Bronkhorst
Industry expert in industrial psychology and leader at Everlex
Everlex
Episode: S1E6: Navigating the Future of Technology as the Future of IOP ft. Hendrik Bronkhorst
Dr. Refiloe Ramodibe
IOP psychologist; transformation leader
SiOPSA
Episode: S1E5: Reimagining Transformation Ft. Dr Refiloe Ramodibe
Themba Chakela
Future-forward people strategist and transformation architect
Episode: S1E4: The Collaboration Mandate: Co-Designing the Future of Work ft. Themba Chakela
Zaheera Laher
Work psychologist with 20+ years in public and private sectors in Africa
Executive committee of Siopsa; chair of the Black IOP Caucus
Episode: S1E3: Ubuntu in the Algorithm: An African Perspective on Ethical AI at Work ft. Zaheera Laher
Amogelang Chepape
Recently registered industrial psychologist
Episode: S1E2: What I wished I knew ...Advice to my Younger IOP Self ft. Amogelang Chepape & Ntswaki Raboroko
Ntswaki Raboroko
Organizational psychologist with extensive experience in financial services
Episode: S1E2: What I wished I knew ...Advice to my Younger IOP Self ft. Amogelang Chepape & Ntswaki Raboroko

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Dr. Sane Ngidi
Host of the show and president of SIOPSA; experienced IO psychologist

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S1E8: Building Your Personal Brand as an Emerging Professional ft. Marelie Botha
Q: What are practical steps to maintain authenticity while being visible professionally online?
Post content that adds value to your mission and community, share relevant research or insights rather than self-promotional material, and ensure your online presence aligns with who you are and what you stand for in real life.
S1E8: Building Your Personal Brand as an Emerging Professional ft. Marelie Botha
Q: How should someone approach developing their personal and professional brands?
She suggests starting with deep self-reflection on values, beliefs, strengths, and development areas, then translating that into concise messaging. The professional brand should integrate personal values in a way that strengthens teamwork and leadership, not overshadow or suppress authentic identity.
S1E8: Building Your Personal Brand as an Emerging Professional ft. Marelie Botha
Q: What has been Marelie's journey with IOP and what kept her engaged through early career challenges?
Marelie describes a path starting with HR work, choosing full-time study, volunteering with Siopsa, and building a consultancy that evolved into meaningful roles. She emphasizes resilience, a strong support network, and a clear sense of meaning—helping people access resources and information—as core motivators during internships and early professional years.
S1E6: Navigating the Future of Technology as the Future of IOP ft. Hendrik Bronkhorst
Q: What skills should a young IO psychologist develop to leverage AI effectively?
Data literacy, ethical judgment, comfort with technology, and a collaborative mindset that bridges behavioral science with business and technical stakeholders.
S1E6: Navigating the Future of Technology as the Future of IOP ft. Hendrik Bronkhorst
Q: Which aspect of IO psychology has adopted AI the most, and what are the oversight challenges?
All subfields are affected, but synthesis of large datasets stands out as where AI adds the most value; the challenges include transparency of algorithms and ensuring consistent, ethical application in decision-making.

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IOP LENS profiles the practical world of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, focusing on how AI, transformation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration reshape the future of work. Episodes showcase how technology intersects with people practices, leadership, DEI, and governance, with a strong emphasis on ethics, Africa-specific perspectives, and human-centered design. Noteworthy angles include Afrocentric AI ethics, human-plus-AI design, and the role of psychologists in guiding responsible adoption of tech inside organizations. The show tends to feature practitioners, researchers, and transformation leaders who translate IO psychology concepts into actionable strategies for leaders, HR, and decision-makers across diverse sectors, especi... more

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2. Dr Ruwayne Kock
3. Dr Sharon Munyaka
4. Hendrik Bronkhorst
5. Dr. Refiloe Ramodibe
6. Themba Chakela
7. Zaheera Laher
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