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Do you want to be a leader in a sustainable world? - LEAD Europe “Leadership for Sustainable Development” Programme 2009
November 18, 2008 - 07:01 AM
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Applications open: Leadership for Sustainable Development - LEAD Europe Programme 2009
This dynamic programme strengthens individuals’ understanding of key sustainable development challenges, and motivates participants to realise their potential as agents of change through challenging training with diverse international peers and inspiring interactions with experienced leaders.
In 2009, we will focus on climate change, international collaboration, the role of China, and core leadership skills. Graduates from the programme join a unique network of 2000 cross-sector professionals in 90 countries, all dedicated to motivating change for a sustainable future.
The programme begins in March 2009 with the first of three residential events over nine months. All events incorporate online learning and personal action-oriented project work.
• London: Leadership and Climate Change (5 days, 23rd- 27th March 2009)
• Brussels: The EU and Leadership Towards a Sustainable Future (5 days, 29th June- 3rd July 2009)
• China: China in a Changing World (6 days, November 2009)
Do you want to be a leader in a sustainable world? Visit http://www.lead.org/page/174 for more information.
Discounts available on applications received before 27 October 2008. Final application deadline 5 January 2009.
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Attachments:
LEAD Europe 2009 flyer:
http://docs.lead.org/docs/lead_europe_2009_flyer.pdf
Brussels module 2008 highlights:
http://docs.lead.org/docs/news_lead_europe_2008_brussels_module.pdf
London module 2008 highlights :
http://docs.lead.org/docs/news_lead_europe_2008_london_module.pdf
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
We are looking for:
• Emerging leaders (early to mid-career) from all sectors (e.g. academia, business, government, media, non-profit organisations etc.)
• Passion and vision for sustainable development
• Demonstrable leadership ability or potential
• Capacity for lifelong learning
• Desire for continued engagement with the LEAD network
• Proficient English
• Computer literacy
BENEFITS FOR THE ORGANISATION
By supporting employees on this programme, your organisation will benefit from:
• Staff with enhanced cultural and cross-sectoral awareness, able to take on more responsibility and generate innovative solutions.
• Staff with enhanced leadership skills including negotiation, communication, systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and team working.
• Staff with clearer vision for their leadership goals and awareness of their personal leadership style.
• Staff with strong personal connections to diverse professionals in Europe and internationally (including Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia and West Africa).
• Access to global expertise in a wide range of sustainable development disciplines through the LEAD Fellows network of 2000 professionals and leaders in over 90 countries.
• Increased intellectual capital on issues such as: climate change, energy, using and contributing to the EU intergovernmental system, sustainable urban development, megacities, and methods of engaging multiple stakeholders for collaborative working.
• Demonstrated commitment to staff personal development, life-long learning and education for sustainability.
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