When it comes to developing people, there’s no substitute for the power of real experience and fresh perspectives. Our convening power enables us to ensure our groups are genuinely diverse. Our vast network of alumni and supporters means we can create immersive programmes with unrivalled access to different organizations and contributors who generously share their insights.
programmes delivered locally and globally
cities across 45 countries where programmes took place
participating organizations
industry speakers have contributed to our programmes
Our approach uses a robust behaviour and mindset change philosophy embedded in real life leadership challenges and experiences. To turn those experiences into real learning, we design compelling development experiences that combine three core leadership principles:
The ability to cross divides and thrive in multiple cultures.
The ability to deliver results outside of your direct circle of control.
The ability to draw on deeper insights and wider networks.
Our transformative leadership model develops Good Leaders – with the competencies they need to cross boundaries and operate effectively.
How? By helping leaders develop their COMPASS, the key elements shared by all good leaders, which will help them navigate their leadership journey.
Experiential learning is a core component of our programmes.
Our programmes create a carefully constructed microclimate to explore real-life leadership challenges in a safe environment, often leading to the types of purpose-driven conversations needed to achieve transformative change.
We also focus on the importance of active learning, by getting people out of their comfort zones and into the world, seeing things, meeting people, and taking part - taking advantage of processes that stimulate multiple neural connections in the brain and promote memory.
The foundation of, and stimulus for, learning. Being presented with new experiences. Engaging with leaders from across multiple boundaries and being immersed in new environments
Finding relevant meaning. Learning activities to gain a deeper and more personalized understanding of the learning
Drawing conclusions. Exploring how to relate new ideas and thought processes back into the learner’s role or context
Testing your learning. Developing a set of leadership practices that can be used to turn new behaviours into habits
Finding the desired outcome. Embedding numerous assessments to help learners track their progress pre, during and even beyond the programme
Experiential learning is a core component of our programmes.
Our programmes create a carefully constructed microclimate to explore real-life leadership challenges in a safe environment, often leading to the types of purpose-driven conversations needed to achieve transformative change.
We also focus on the importance of active learning by getting people out of their comfort zones and into the world, seeing things, meeting people, taking part, and taking advantage of processes that stimulate multiple neural connections in the brain and promote memory.
Our transformative learning experiences will equip you with the mindset and skills to be:
Mindset
Helping people to better understand how they see, perceive and view the world around them - their beliefs and way of thinking that determine their behaviour and outlook, how they'll interpret and respond to situations.
Skillset
Helping people to identify their current and desired modes of behaviour, based on their capabilities, knowledge and understanding, and impact on others.
Andy Haynes
Narita Hang Chuon
Toyota Kirloskar Motors
"My experience with the Common Purpose Programme has led me to invite a stronger process of reflection into my day and week. I'm exploring new ways of providing and gathering feedback, helping me to broaden and deepen my understanding of my personal and professional self."
"The strength of the ASEAN Leaders Programme lies in its experiential component, where cities become classrooms and experts from different fields share their stories. In a sense, it's like our heads and our hearts go on a journey of experience and learning."
"I always felt that my time on the Meridian programme was one of tilling the land and planting seeds. 4 years on and one seedling has matured into a first full-blown project – The NOSO Journal, which aims to make the mental health benefits of journaling accessible to teenagers."
"It helps better thinking and decision-making in crisis situations, as the programme has real life case studies, behind the scenes briefings and group learning sessions. On the whole, it sharpens the leadership skills of the participants and helps in moulding true leaders who can take organizations and society forward."
