Cohort Program

LEAD has more than a decade of experience designing, developing and implementing high quality, multi-sectoral training for international audiences. Each batch of LEAD associates come together to form a Cohort, nationally and internationally. Like the cohorts of the ancient Roman legions, each undergoes an intense training regimen. Successful completion of the associate program culminates in conferment of the LEAD Fellow Certificate and membership to the ever-expanding international LEADnet comprising of professionals holding key positions in government, media, NGO, business and academia – all with a proven record of LEADership.

Training methodology

LEAD specializes in providing training on sustainable development topics and a suite of leadership skills including: team-building, systems thinking, negotiation skills and conflict resolution, cross-cultural communication, ethical decision making, among others. These have been derived and drawn from 17 years’ experience in providing training - utilizing cross-cutting learning in multi-sectoral settings and honing skills that induce lateral thinking processes. The training modules are based on selected themes that address current sustainable development challenges using structured discussion panels, facilitated peer learning, field case studies, virtual conferences and self-assigned projects.

The program is designed to challenge associates to inculcate values that will help them contribute to fulfillment of the LEAD mission which is: To create, strengthen and support networks of people and institutions promoting change towards sustainable development – development that is economically sound, environmentally responsible and socially equitable. The current training program comprises of 30 days training spread over a  period of one year..

LEAD’s unique methodological approach

Recruitment of Associates | Networking of Fellows & Associates