The "Nuts and Bolts" of Industry Liaison Officer Role (Ed.13)

We are in conversation with Simon Mohlala, the Industry Liaison Officer at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Co-Operative Education Under The Centre for Academic Development. He is reflecting with us on the key elements of the role. We are curious to hear how much of this role has been influenced by his self-leadership, self-direction, self-guidance, or how much is a given or prescribed to him by the university's business operating model and strategic intent. We are asking Simon how this role has transformed him. In other words, what did he change personally and professionally to step up to the challenges presented by this role.