WHO ARE WE?
The Institute of People Management (IPM) Eswatini is a professional membership body dedicated to the Human Capital profession. We focus on managing and developing human potential, fostering effective leadership, and providing access to knowledge, information, and networking opportunities. At IPM, we believe that prioritizing Human Capital is essential for achieving sustainable business and economic growth. This belief underpins our strategic focus for the next three years: “Leadership in Human Capital-Driven Growth Towards Sustainable Development.”
BACKGROUND
Since our inception in 1968, we have been dedicated to enhancing people management skills and advancing the competence of Eswatini HR professionals.
Established in 1968, the Institute has played a leading role in developing human resource professionals in Eswatini. It was initially founded as the Swaziland Association of Training Officers (SATO). In the mid-1970s, its mandate expanded to include Personnel Managers, leading to its renaming as the Swaziland Institute of Personnel and Training Managers (SIPTM). By the 1980s, the organization adopted the name Institute of Personnel Management (IPM), reflecting its growing influence in professional leadership. In 2012, the Institute adopted its current name (Institute of People Management (IPM) Eswatini) to align with emerging trends in people leadership and workplace transformation, reaffirming its commitment to delivering integrated human capital training and development solutions.
