The Harvard Business School has launched a new program specifically tailored to help aspiring African executives reach their potential. The Senior Executive Program – Africa promises to strengthen your leadership skills and develop your insight into local, regional, and global markets.

The continent of Africa is a diverse home of various cultures, nations, economics, and politics. These differences create both unique business challenges and opportunities. To be successful, Africa’s leading executives must design and execute effective strategies for growth both inside and outside the continent. They must also create innovative offerings, nurture high-performance teams, and navigate rapid change in Africa’s markets. This program will explore the approaches of successful African leaders and prepare you to compete effectively, seize growth opportunities, and sustain success for your organization.

The course is comprised of three modules. The first will take place August 5 – 10, 2019 at Port Louis, Mauritius. The second module will consist of an independent business challenge project, which will last August 11 to November 30, 2019. And finally, the third module will occur at the Harvard Business School campus in Boston, MA, December 1 to 6, 2017. These modules will help you build the knowledge, perspective, and confidence necessary to become an effective leader and accelerate your company’s growth. The course will also give you the chance to interact with and learn from other senior leaders across Africa.

What will you study while participating in this course? It will immerse you in best practices in designing winning strategies, enabling innovation, establishing competitive advantage, leading effectively, improving governance, and more. The course is designed to maximize learning while minimizing your time away from work. That is why the second module of the course gives you a chance to apply your learning to a special project that will contribute to your organization’s success.

Modules

• 27 MAR–01 APR 2022 — Module 1 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
• 02 APR–02 JUL 2022 — Module 2 (Virtual, Self-Paced)
• 03–08 JUL 2022 — Module 3 (HBS Campus)

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Applications are now open for the Women in Global Health LEAD Fellowship. This fellowship recognizes that women are agents of change when they are engaged in leadership positions. They are able to implement policies that support women, children, families, communities, and entire nations, yet still remain underrepresented in leadership areas in health, medicine, and life sciences.

The Harvard Global Health Institute and the Women and Health Initiatives at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health created a fellowship to target rising female leaders from low- and middle-income countries. Selected candidates will engage in a four-month residence at Harvard as they undertake and then execute an eighteen-month professional development plant. Fellows may take classes in any of Harvard’s schools and will later be invited to share their experiences upon their return to their places of employment.

Candidates will also be involved in mentoring programs, which are focused on each candidate’s specific needs and potential career paths. Women from all regions and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be able to articulate a clear vision for personal growth and change. They will participate in leadership training, speaking and networking opportunities, and independent project work in addition to their mentoring experiences.

As a result of this project, candidates will be expected to execute their personal growth and leadership plans back in their home countries. Candidates will produce training events for peers as well as detailed progress reports, and will later have the opportunity to mentor a future LEAD fellow.

Applicants for this fellowship must work full-time in global health. Each candidate should have at least 15 years of professional experience, including proven leadership experience. Experience conducted as a university student does not count. Candidates are expected to reside in the Boston/Cambridge area during the semester at Harvard, during which time they should be free of any work-related commitments. They need to have the full support of their employers, including a person who is willing to sign on as an internal mentor.

To apply, each candidate must nominate him or herself by submitting an application to the fellowship. There are no academic or age prerequisites. Fellows must not have participated in a full-time fellowship that lasted four months or longer during the years at least two years prior to their arrival.

Fellows will be in residence at Harvard for four months (one academic semester) between August 2020 and December 2020. Candidates must devote themselves full-time to the work outlined in their proposals. In return, the program provides for housing in the Boston area, a roundtrip, economy class ticket to Harvard, office space, a monthly stipend, and full access to all libraries and resources at Harvard during the fellowship period. Fellows are responsible for arranging their own health insurance.

All applications must be submitted by March 15, 2020, although proposals will be reviewed in a rolling format until that point. All candidates will be notified of their application status the week of May 1, 2020.

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This year, the presidential centers of William J. Clinton, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Lyndon B. Johnson will come together to offer a high-intensity leadership training program. This program is designed for leaders from all across the public and private sectors, along with the non-profit and military areas, to come together to learn firsthand from four presidencies.

This program, known as the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program, draws upon the leadership expertise and different styles of past presidents. Because the presidential centers are diverse and include bipartisan representation, this opportunity is ideal for any future leader looking for an education in principled leadership.

In this program, scholars will develop lifelong networks and leadership skills, learning how to initiate change and solve the world’s toughest challenges. It is designed for high performing mid-career professionals who are interested in strengthen their leadership skills and bridging all kinds of geographic, societal, and professional boundaries.

The program stresses cooperation and collaboration, requiring participants to bring together their experiences and perspectives. The final outcome of this program is a Personal Leadership Project, designed to help each student achieve the goal of increasing “social good.”

The program includes several modules, each integrating different aspects of leadership. Students will also review presidential history and gain insight into top presidential leadership moments. The program features distinguished speakers, such as former presidential administration officials, skill-building workshops, and project development.

Accepted participants pay no fees, and engage in roughly 120 hours of on-site instruction. The program lasts for six months, running from February until July. All tuition, housing, meals, and travel in the host center’s city are paid for as a result of contributions from various donations, corporations, and foundations. In exchange, all participants are expected to engage in all program activities.

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This year, the Global Youth Summit will be held from August 12-18 in Switzerland. This summit brings together a global cohort of young people interested in making a difference around the world. The program is designed to activate change in the most influential demographic of people around the globe.

Participants in this program will engage in a week of training sessions, workshops, and networking to help develop skills such as leadership, public relations, and project management. Sixty individuals will be selected and will receive full funding to attend the summit. Qualified applicants should be inspired, enthusiastic young activists, volunteers, campaigners, and entrepreneurs. All participants must be between eighteen and twenty-three years old at the time of the summit.

Scholarships for the summit cover round trip airfare, transport from Zurich to the summit venue, room, and board. Visas to enter Switzerland, personal expenses and insurance are not covered. All applicants must provide proof of insurance when they accept their spots at the summit.

To apply, interested candidates should complete an online application and submit a two-minute video detailing his or her plans to bring about positive change. This video must be recorded in English and updated to a public sharing site, such as YouTube. If YouTube is not accessible from the applicant’s country of origin, this video may be emailed to the decision team (just not as an attachment) or uploaded to a similar sharing site, such as Vimeo.

Applicants should also take the time to explain their activism, campaigning, or advocacy efforts, along with any other relevant details. There is a $35 application fee as well, which can be paid via PayPal or credit card. This is nonrefundable. All materials must be received no later than March 4, 2018. Questions and videos can be directed to info@global-changemakers.net.

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The Leadership Academy for Women in Digital Media will return to the Poynter’s campus in St. Petersburg, Florida during the week of March 18-23, 2018. This program is open to twenty-eight qualified participants, and will focus on the skills and understandings necessary to be successful at the highest rankings of digital media leadership.

The program is structured to allow for open discussions and both peer-to-peer and peer-to-professional mentoring. Participants will leave the workshop with strong leadership skills and a powerful professional network. All attendees will also engage in one-on-one coaching and leadership skill creation sessions. Participants will also attend specific sessions on topics such as effective management styles, handling difficult situations, managing burnout, and negotiating.

Applicants will be selected who best represent need and diversity across race, geography, technology platforms, organizational size, and skillsets. Preference will be given to women who are currently working in digital media in a leadership capacity. Recognition will also be given to those who show a strong aptitude and potential for leadership, demonstrated through both current projects and professional references.

Tuition for the academy is free, although participants must provide all travel and accommodation costs. Some travel stipends are available, but these are competitive in nature and will not be awarded until the application process is complete.

Each applicant must submit an example of a digital project he or she has worked on, either in a group or individually. This could exist as a single story, a series of stories, an application, a website, or anything else that exists in the digital space. Digital projects may include anything the applicant has worked.

To apply, applicants should submit a record of previous work history, an example of a digital project created by the applicant, a short biography, reference letter, and personal photo. All materials must be submitted by Thursday, November 30, 2017. Questions may be directed to seminars@poynter.org.

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Program Dates

• October 30–31, 2017
• November 13–14, 2017
• February 26–27, 2018
• March 19–20, 2018
• April 18–19, 2018
• May 14–15, 2018

Michael Bloomberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and George Kaiser. What do these three individuals have in common? They all attended Harvard Business School and have built a reputation for their leadership skills – skills which have contributed to their personal success and the success of those around them. You, too, can benefit from the school’s expertise in management development through Harvard’s two-day course called Managing Yourself and Leading Others.

Offered through Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development, the program is designed to develop your leadership skills by exploring the fundamentals of managing yourself, leading teams, and motivating others to accomplish your company’s goals. The course promises to improve your performance by developing your managing skills. This means you will be able to manage your team, boss, and colleagues more effectively, and you will develop a management style that suits your personality. Finally, after your two days of study, you will be better equipped to handle tough situations and have more confidence in your decisions.

The course covers various topics in the area of business management. During the two days of study, you will debunk popular management myths and learn tried and true leadership skills. You will also learn how to better understand what motivates your colleagues and competitors. The course covers lessons on how to recognize both strengths and weaknesses in yourself and others. You’ll build emotional intelligence and communicate more effectively, which will help you earn trust and build relationships. Other lessons contained within the course include influencing others with or without authority, managing within organizational hierarchies, and how to lead for long-term results.

These topics will be taught through reading assignments, case studies, and introspective exercises. Within just two days, you will be challenged and pushed in class as you grapple with complex situations which do not lend themselves to easy solutions. Naturally, that is the point of successful managers, and you will leave the course with increased confidence and a plan of action to continue your professional and leadership development.
The program has been crafted by Harvard instructors especially for anyone who wants to become a better leader, whether you’re new to management or a seasoned veteran. Each day of the program, you will be in session from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The June session is already sold out, but the course will also be offered in July, September, and November. The cost for attendance is $2,700.

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