The ESOP Playbook, co-created with GIBS Business School
30 June - 01 July 2025Learn from best practices to set up ESOPs that drive value for your business and employees.
The ESOP Playbook – Why this programme is right for you
This course explores Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), focusing on best practices from SA and around the world. Employee ownership aligns shareholder and employee goals, can enhance business performance, and improves BEE status.
How will you benefit?
Gain insight into ESOP benefits, challenges, design principles and critical success factors.
Understand various ESOP structures and their advantages and disadvantages.
Understand the requirements for a BEE-compliant ESOP as well as the Competition Commission Public Interest context.
Learn from real-world case studies and expert insights.
Enhance your strategic thinking and decision-making skills in the context of employee ownership.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for those who seek to enhance their understanding of ESOPs and leverage these schemes to drive business growth, increase employee engagement and improve BEE status. It is ideal for professionals in both listed and unlisted companies, including HR managers, heads of legal departments, financial directors, special projects and internal M&A teams and transformation managers.