Who is Qaqamba Nono Donsa?
What is something people usually don’t know about you but has influenced you in who you are?
I’m mostly an open book. What you see is what you get.
What would have become of you, if you were not doing the job you do today?
I come from a long family line of educators and I love the process of acquiring new information, so I would probably be learning and imparting knowledge in some shape or form.
What is your biggest challenge and why is it a good thing for you?
We are currently all weathering the COVID storm. So that is a shared challenge.
Part of my survival strategy is to thrive during these trying times and come out on the other side with spunk and strength. This mindset had pushed me to prioritise what matters most and invest my energy wisely.
What do you currently do and how did you end up in your current role?
I’m an agile coach, trainer and life long learner. Ended up here by a combination of hard work and pursuing activities I enjoy and a sprinkle of chance.
What do you think is the one thing we can do to improve diversity in the Agile community?
Before we tackle this, we need to ensure we understand what diversity is and why diversity matters. This conversation has been going on for too long with no concrete change.
What additional question do you think we should ask and what is the answer to that question?
What keeps you you going in your agile role
Who do you think we should feature next (in South Africa)?
Khwezi Mputa and Chris Rathebe
What are some reasons that made you recommend the person above?
Both are passionate and very active in the industry. Chris has a sprinkle of dad jokes on him as well
How would you define your relationship with the South African Agile community?
Intertwined
What is the last thing you read, watched or listened to that inspired you?
Watched a Ted Talk by Carla Harris - How to find the person who can help you get ahead at work. Great insights delivered by a powerful woman.
Also enjoyed reading “Betting on a Darkie : lifting the corporate game by Tata Mteto Nyati” What an authentic man.
Johannesburg, February 2021
How to connect with Nono
Linked In: za.linkedin.com/in/nono-donsa