About The Program
The One Africa Leadership Development Program is a transformative journey designed to cultivate a new generation of African leaders who are not only skilled but also purpose-driven.
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Through a blend of high-impact team accelerators, personalized executive coaching, and immersive Pan-African leadership cohorts, our program empowers leaders to excel in complexity, drive organizational success, and create meaningful change.
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Participants experience a powerful combination of action learning, strategic assessments, and purpose-driven projects, all within a collaborative environment that spans across Africa.
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How to lead an impact project with a purpose and make an impact in Africa.
About the Program
The One Africa Leadership Development Program is a transformative, 3-month hybrid experience designed to develop Africa's most promising leaders. This program equips participants with critical skills such as strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and innovative leadership. Through a blend of online learning, face-to-face retreats, and personalized coaching, participants are empowered to lead with purpose, drive organizational change, and create sustainable impact across Africa.
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Program Impact
This program has proven its ability to transform individuals, enhance organizational performance, and contribute to Africa's development. Participants embark on purpose projects that address real challenges, bringing actionable solutions to their organizations and communities. The program builds a new generation of leaders who can scale businesses, create better teams, and make informed decisions that shape the continent's future.
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Pan-African Reach
One Africa's unique multi-company and multi-country approach fosters a dynamic, multicultural network of participants from various industries across Africa. By connecting participants with a diverse network of peers, companies, and experts, the program enriches learning and collaboration, building a strong leadership pipeline that transcends borders.
Who Can Apply?
The program welcomes:
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Corporate Participants – High-potential employees from leading African organizations who aspire to reach the C-suite or lead business units.
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Wildcard Participants – Ambitious individuals or social entrepreneurs with limited financial resources but a deep commitment to driving change in Africa.
TEAM EXCELLENCE ACCELERATOR
Create a high performing team with a clear purpose and a committed roadmap
Team Excellence Accelerator
Transform your team into a high-performing, cohesive unit with the Team Excellence Accelerator program. Designed to align purpose with action, this program empowers teams to execute strategies effectively and overcome challenges with confidence.
What’s Included:
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BRITE Team Assessment: Evaluate critical elements of team dynamics, including mindsets, structure, cohesion, information processing, and results.
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2-Day Action Learning Session: Dive deep into team building with facilitated sessions focusing on shared purpose, strengths, and improvement areas.
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Transformative Team Roadmap: Develop a clear, actionable roadmap to foster a thriving team culture.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACHING
Boost your leadership impact through mastering self-awareness
The Executive Leadership Coaching initiative at One Africa is designed to elevate leaders' self-awareness and effectiveness in navigating complexities and inspiring transformational change. This comprehensive program includes a series of personalized coaching sessions, beginning with an intake session that features a Leadership Circle Insights Report generated from feedback provided by ten respondents. This report identifies 18 creative competencies and 11 reactive tendencies, effectively highlighting both strengths and potential obstacles.
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Key components of the program include:
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Report Debrief Session: A one-on-one discussion focused on reviewing and interpreting the Leadership Circle Report.
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Leadership Development Plan Session: Development of a tailored Leadership Development Plan (LDP), which consists of a Big Time Leadership Goal (BTLG) as well as identified "start" and "stop" behaviors.
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Follow-Up Coaching Sessions: Two additional sessions aimed at monitoring progress, refining the LDP, and overcoming any challenges, culminating in a final session to evaluate overall progress and outline next steps for continued growth.
LEADERS FOR AFRICAN FOOD & AGRI TRANSITION
Building leaders and their networks for innovation and collaboration
The initiative is a six-month program designed to cultivate new leadership in Africa's Food & Agriculture sector, addressing the continent's increasing food demands in a sustainable manner. It begins with a three-day intensive kickoff event and concludes with a two-day session where participants will present their projects to regional CEOs.
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The program focuses on facilitating knowledge exchange, fostering cross-country and peer-to-peer mentoring, and promoting inter-company collaboration through both live and online sessions. Participants will engage in "dream projects" aimed at collaboration and endorsement, with the support of a dedicated CEO network to ensure meaningful engagement.