UNDERSTAND THE DYNAMIC AFRICAN CONTEXT
Find solutions for sustainable and inclusive leadership in emerging markets
The LeAD Campus Sustainable Leadership in Africa Executive Certificate is a unique international programme for senior executives doing business in Africa. The programme is offered in English, over five modules hosted in South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast and France.
Delegates will:
- Develop innovative and effective business models from an economic, social and environmental perspective
- Gain practical hands-on experience through field trips and study tours to relevant organisations
- Network with diverse global stakeholders and build bridges between Africa and the rest of the world
*Payment plan available as follows:
• €4800 non-refundable deposit due by 29 August 2024
• €2240 due by 30 September 2024
• €2240 due 31 October 2024
• €2240 due 28 November 2024
• €2240 due 30 January 2025
• €2240 due 27 February 2025
STUDY IN FOUR DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
South Africa, Morocco, Ivory Coast and France

FIVE DAYS IN BEN GUERIR, MOROCCO
Explore major challenges and megatrends of the African continent
FIVE DAYS IN ABIDJAN, IVORY COAST
Learn how to act with impact: the building blocks for sustainable and responsible growth


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FIVE DAYS IN CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Learn how to improve the coherence of support functions in order to implement a responsible business strategy


FIVE DAYS IN PARIS, FRANCE
Explore how enlightened leaders meet the challenges of the 21st century
FORMAT AND DATES
Module 1, Morocco (Ben Guerir): 21 October 2024 -25 October 2024
Module 2, Ivory Coast (Abidjan): 02 December 2024 – 06 December 2024
Module 3, Online: 10 February 2025 – 14 February 2025
Module 4, South Africa (Cape Town): 03 March 2025 – 07 March 2025
Module 5, France (Paris): 26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
DEVELOPING AND FUTURE-PROOFING AFRICAN LEADERS
This results-based international leadership programme will benefit:
- Company directors, senior executives and high-potential executives
- Entrepreneurs
- Administration executives in the public or para-public sectors
- Managers of NGOs and social enterprises
FAQ
Delegates will:
- Be able to develop innovative and effective business models from an economic, social and environmental perspective
- Gain practical hands-on experience through field trips and study tours to relevant organisations
- Be able to understand and navigate geopolitical, economic, technological, social and societal challenges
- Gain access to experienced international professors and practitioners
- Have an opportunity to network with diverse global stakeholders and build bridges between Africa and the rest of the world
The minimum requirements are:
- Three years of higher education
- Five years of professional experience (excluding internships)
- Delegates should be fluent in English
MODULE 1 (Five days: Morocco - Ben Guerir)
Major challenges and megatrends of the African continent
- Exploring and reflecting on the key challenges
- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential of the African continent in a changing world
MODULE 2 (Five days: Ivory Coast - Abidjan)
Acting with impact: the building blocks for sustainable and responsible growth
- Revisiting the models for sustainable performance in traditional companies
MODULE 3 (Online)
Acting for impact: innovative business models that address and meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Understanding the fundamental aspects of strategic analysis and strategic innovation
- Studying innovative business models aimed at meeting Sustainable Development Goals
MODULE 4 (Five days: South Africa - Cape Town)
Improving the coherence of support functions in order to implement a responsible business strategy
- Developing support functions, and creative methods, that are aligned with the change management and sustainable business strategy of the company
MODULE 5 (Four days: France - Paris)
Enlightened leaders meeting the challenges of the 21st century
- Studying the impact of the digital revolution on organisations and working practices
- Strengthening the ties between Africa and France by capitalising on entrepreneurship to co-develop solutions
- Leveraging African entrepreneurship in order to drive transformation
Participants will carry out a transformation/innovation project that has an impact on the African continent alongside the programme – providing an opportunity to apply what is learned in the modules to a real-life project, which will act as a common thread throughout the programme.
Module 1, Morocco (Ben Guerir): 21 October 2024 -25 October 2024
Module 2, Ivory Coast (Abidjan): 02 December 2024 – 06 December 2024
Module 3, Online: 10 February 2025 – 14 February 2025
Module 4, South Africa (Cape Town): 03 March 2025 – 07 March 2025
Module 5, France (Paris): 26 May 2025 - 30 May 2025
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