Closing Date: 19 August 2024
Common Purpose/American Express Leadership Academy (Fully-Funded)
For over a decade the American Express Leadership Academy has aimed to strengthen the non-profit sector by building the capacity of its leaders. The programme is transformative by design. It gives non-profit leaders from diverse specialities and organizations a unique opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences, address current and future challenges within the sector, as well as gain insight from key leaders in social, public and private sectors. Are you ready to drive change forward in your organization and help grow the foundations needed for the future success of the non-profit sector?
Who is it for?
The Academy is for people in the non-profit sector who are intentionally striving to be better equipped to respond adaptively to challenges, and to keep going in the face of adversity.
As a Resilient Changemaker you are looking to:
- Have a growth mindset and be continually learning
- Have (or are striving for) high levels of grit and perseverance
- See failures as minor setbacks, with the tenacity to bounce back quickly and turn challenges into opportunities
- Maintain a positive attitude when faced with change
- Set the pace when learning from the front
- Take creative action to drive innovation
In so doing you can move your organization forward, with a greater potential to create a wider impact in society, because you are better able to cope with the pressures of our modern world.
Key Takeaways
- Techniques to build your personal brand
- Tactics for building a growth mindset
- A variety of active listening techniques
- Techniques to find/ know your purpose
- Processes to experiment with to turn ideas into action
- Methods to better sustain yourself in times of uncertainty
Eligibility:
- High potential leaders, currently in or identified for executive roles in future, with at least 5-8 years experience
- Works for a registered non-profit
- In roles that require them to accelerate their ability to influence inside and outside their organizations
- With a track record of innovation, embraces change, and want to transform their team, organization and community
Please note that eligibility for this programme is limited to applicants within the specified region. Kindly ensure that you are applying for the programme available in your designated geographical area.
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