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Why, How, What
My "WHY"
My passion & work integrates proven OD and HCM & capacity building frameworks.Knowing today’s realities, requires us to become fully aware of transforming and innovative pressure; including ESG pressures and the growing influence of AI.... on people and performance. This defines our future.
I’m not a "traditional consultant", or a “trainer for hire,” but rather...... a program architect, an insightful trouble-shooter, and a proven specialist facilitator of high-impact learning - who embraces change / transformation initiatives. I like to believe that in some manner, I am a "shape-shifter" - allowing diverse thinking to FLOURISH and to THRIVE in a world of uncertainty.
All of my interventions, are tailored to context, burning issues, and meeting aligned needs at all levels of the OD architecture - strategically, operationally, financially, and optimisng use of human capital and talent development and management.
My consulting and facilitation style, purposely blends insight with action, enabling participants to unlock potential, strengthen human capital, and deliver lasting value to customers, stakeholders, and shareholders.
“I collaborate so you can elevate.” 🚀
How and What do I do?
I facilitate the transformation of organisations through blending and aligning my 3 M pillars of OD
🧠 Mindset — Shape the culture. Align vision, values, and strategy.
⚙️ Mechanics — Design the systems. Build structure and flow.
🔥 Motivation — Fuel the energy. Drive purpose, accountability, and results.
I believe in building human capital capacity, shaping strategy, driving sustainable growth.
I intentionally simplify complexity.
I empower leaders, and the workforce - at all levels in an organization to be purposeful and impactful.
I believe in delivering impactful VALUE to ALL in the entire Value Chain.
I blend and integrate human capital with organisational excellence.
I strive, and thrive, in equipping organisations towards achieving sustainable organic grow with purpose, consistency, and resilience.
My philosophy in Organisational Development, is driven by my 3"M" pillars, combined with key values
MY "3 M PILLARS" to SUSTAINABLE ORGANISATIONAL DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- MINDSET - individual and collective values & culture
- MECHANICS - strategies, structures, policies, processes and systems
- MOTIVATION - moving the workforce into action with passion and pride, and enticing customers and stakeholders to value offerings
VALUES
- TRUST in all its dimensions
- ETHICAL and MORAL "compass"
- COLLABORATIONS and CONSISTENCY in a shared approach
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Providing 40 years plus expertise
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Testimonials and References
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Quinton Williams - Counseling psychologist and Professional Consultant. Bachelor Social Sciences, Honours in Psychology - Rhodes 1987. MA (Research Psychology) - Pretoria 1993. Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Rhodes University 2006
Adele has worked with Donald on the same team .......for many OD and workshop interventions.
I highly recommend Donald and the services offered by H & H Services.
I have worked closely with Donald on a number of collaboration projects and his work ethic, determination and knowledge in the field of Organizational Development, HR and Business is next-level!
Quinton Williams - Counseling psychologist and Professional Consultant. Bachelor Social Sciences, Honours in Psychology - Rhodes 1987. MA (Research Psychology) - Pretoria 1993. Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Rhodes University 2006
Quinton Williams - Counseling psychologist and Professional Consultant. Bachelor Social Sciences, Honours in Psychology - Rhodes 1987. MA (Research Psychology) - Pretoria 1993. Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Rhodes University 2006
I have worked with Donald for over 20 years.
I have always been impressed with his high level of energy and dedication and his willingness to get the work done on time and within budget. His training and facilitation skills are top notch and his true strength comes through with his project management skills and ensuring that the job gets
I have worked with Donald for over 20 years.
I have always been impressed with his high level of energy and dedication and his willingness to get the work done on time and within budget. His training and facilitation skills are top notch and his true strength comes through with his project management skills and ensuring that the job gets done.
His excellent people skills coupled with management skills and experience make him an asset to any project.
His understanding of all forms of business and what is needed to succeed makes him a great consultant in both the private, public sector and NGO sector.
He is an asset with over 35 years working experience-there is no substitute for time in the saddle.
Guy Rich - Director of GMR Strategic Management. Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
I have worked with Donald for the past 13 years.
He is a professional with extensive knowledge, experience and skill in the human resources and organisational dynamics environment. He approaches all work assignments with passion and vigour and has the interests of his clients at heart at all times.
Donald's insight into communication and
I have worked with Donald for the past 13 years.
He is a professional with extensive knowledge, experience and skill in the human resources and organisational dynamics environment. He approaches all work assignments with passion and vigour and has the interests of his clients at heart at all times.
Donald's insight into communication and relationship management is extremely strong and he is able to "make connections" with the people he works with. I have no hesitation in recommending Donald for any work assignments he is appointed for.
Barend van Graan - Chief Executive: SA Rugby Employers' Association
I met Donald Hjul in 2004, whilst a director of Border Bears (Pty) Ltd and as an Executive (representative) of South African Investments LTD a then shareholder in Border Bears (Pty) Ltd.
We were introduced through Border Cricket at the time, as Donald was highly recommended and being actively contracted for Organisational Development & su
I met Donald Hjul in 2004, whilst a director of Border Bears (Pty) Ltd and as an Executive (representative) of South African Investments LTD a then shareholder in Border Bears (Pty) Ltd.
We were introduced through Border Cricket at the time, as Donald was highly recommended and being actively contracted for Organisational Development & support services to Border Cricket.
Border Cricket and Border Bears (Pty) Ltd enlisted the services of Donald in the strategy, business planning and compilation of one of the cricket franchises on offer from Cricket South Africa, at the time. Donald proved to be a valuable contributor drafting a business plan to Border Cricket who tendered for the franchise, together with Easter Province Cricket. The Franchise was won in 2005 and went on to become the Warriors Cricket franchise entity and team.
Over the following 16 years, Donald assisted the broader Eastern Cape in the following strategic business planning and application interventions of rugby and cricket:
- Rugby joint venture proposal for Border, Eastern Province, and South Western Districts – which went on to become the Spears and later the Southern Kings entity.
- Application of Border Rugby, Eastern Province, Boland, and South Western Districts rugby joint venture, for the Pro14 expansion and SA Rugby offering
In essence, his commitment and untiring dedication, to the development of these
sporting opportunities and business plans; gave focus on increasing sustainable
cricket and rugby development in the less fortunate regions of South Africa and his
contribution to the team will always be valued.
Dr. Charles Cotter - PhD Independent Learning and Development (L&D) Strategist
Dr. Charles Cotter - PhD Independent Learning and Development (L&D) Strategist
I have collaborated with Donald Hjul on various, management-related training work assignments (in-person and online) for the past 2 years.
Donald is a consummate Learning & Development (L&D) professional, who demonstrates a high degree of business integrity and investment into business relationships and the L&D industry as a whole.
As a t
I have collaborated with Donald Hjul on various, management-related training work assignments (in-person and online) for the past 2 years.
Donald is a consummate Learning & Development (L&D) professional, who demonstrates a high degree of business integrity and investment into business relationships and the L&D industry as a whole.
As a trainer, the learner reviews have consistently been excellent, he exhibits a very good rapport and engagement with learners and his training delivery is both efficient and on point.
I would strongly recommend Donald as a trainer and/or management consultant in his various areas of subject matter expertise.
Dr Charles Cotter
14 November 2022
Anthony Diesel - Country Director: South Africa Partners
Dr. Charles Cotter - PhD Independent Learning and Development (L&D) Strategist
It is with pleasure that I give a reference for Donald Hjul.
I have worked with Donald since 2011 when he began supporting SA Partners as an HR Consultant. He is a hardworking, knowledgeable and enthusiastic person.
He is diligent and pays attention to detail.
His skill as a consultant and facilitator is above average with the ability to ta
It is with pleasure that I give a reference for Donald Hjul.
I have worked with Donald since 2011 when he began supporting SA Partners as an HR Consultant. He is a hardworking, knowledgeable and enthusiastic person.
He is diligent and pays attention to detail.
His skill as a consultant and facilitator is above average with the ability to take a problem and solve it.
He is always prepared and knows his topic when facilitating any training or discussion. His participants always leave the training feeling they have gained from the interaction.
Suresh Galahitiyawa Chief Director - District Coordination and Project Management Eastern Cape Department of Housing – District Coordination and Project Management
This serves to confirm that Eastern Cape Department of Housing – District Coordination and Project Management contracted Mr. Donald Hjul in the Directorate for a period of 3 years between August 2017 and August 2020 to give monthly Technical Support to the Department of Human Settlements.
The support was provided for various monthly, quart
This serves to confirm that Eastern Cape Department of Housing – District Coordination and Project Management contracted Mr. Donald Hjul in the Directorate for a period of 3 years between August 2017 and August 2020 to give monthly Technical Support to the Department of Human Settlements.
The support was provided for various monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc requirements of the Directorate. It included, but not limited to the following:
- Contract & Contractor performance reporting;
- Data & data analysis;
- Consolidation of data from regions and projects;
- Reporting thereof in the context of supporting systematically designed reporting needs and submissions to the Executive on a monthly and ad-hoc needs basis;
- Development of a Project Management manual customized to the needs, systems, and procedures of the Department.
Donald Hjul proved to be a committed and loyal member of our team during his tenure, and I would not hesitate to utilise his experience, expertise and knowledge for future assignments of a similar nature.
Koos Smit - Development of Projects in Energy, Mining and Infrastructure fields - Koos was Donald’s mentor
I have been fortunate to have worked with Donald in a number of very interesting projects. From developing and managing our distribution (Disco) project in Mdantsane, Buffalo City to our market development project in the DRC, Donald has been very innovative, dependable, reliable and most importantly he always brought back the results.
Joerg Hinke - Divisional Managing Director (retired)
Joerg Hinke - Divisional Managing Director (retired)
Joerg Hinke - Divisional Managing Director (retired)
This serves to confirm that l, Joerg Hinke, was employed with Siemens I Siemens Ltd. during the
period 1971 to 2004. My service with the company completed with my position as Divisional
Managing Director in 2OO4 accordingly with my retirement.
I confirm herein that I had the pleasure of having Mr. Donald Hjul, serve in our organization as Di
This serves to confirm that l, Joerg Hinke, was employed with Siemens I Siemens Ltd. during the
period 1971 to 2004. My service with the company completed with my position as Divisional
Managing Director in 2OO4 accordingly with my retirement.
I confirm herein that I had the pleasure of having Mr. Donald Hjul, serve in our organization as Director Eastern Cape during the period March 1997 to December 2OOO, after being recommended to become part of our crucial expansion program for the company.
Mr. Hjul was the first appointee into this level of position, whilst having a Commercial background in a traditionally engineering-based organization.
His command of leadership, management, and Organizational & Business Development acumen was considered to be at the highest level.
Mr. Hjul served in this position for a period of just over 3 years between October 1997 and December 2000, there-after electing to leave the company to pursue his independent career.
It must also be stated that during the period March 2002 to February 2OO3; I again had the pleasure, as the Director responsible for Regional Strategy in Southern Africa, to oversee Mr. Hjul's business development work as a consultant in the DR Congo.
Donald Hjul proved to be a committed and loyal member of our teams during his career in the company, spanning more than 15 years, as well as when independently Consulting on our behalf.
I would not hesitate to utilise, or highly recommend his experience, expertise, and knowledge for future assignments of a similar nature.
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