Design Thinking Leadership Executive Programme

Co-creating leadership wisdom for a sustainable world

Programme Aim: Expose experienced and emerging leaders to problem-based experimental leadership learning in a wildlife setting in Africa

  • Design thinking is used as a methodology to generate ideas and enhance teamwork, specifically focused on addressing wicked problems related to sustainable wildlife.

  • The philosophy of Ubuntu leadership is a fundamental aspect of the program, emphasizing principles such as care, community, harmony, hospitality, respect, and responsiveness.

  • Nelson Mandela described Ubuntu as the profound sense that our humanity is intertwined with the humanity of others, and it includes ecological integrity, compassion, and sustainability.

  • The programme connects the concept of Ubuntu leadership with Nyenrode’s values of Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Stewardship (LES) to promote responsible and caring leadership for a sustainable future.

Additional Information:

  • Programme is hosted at the Wildlife Forensic Academy, situated an hour’s drive from Cape Town, South Africa, in the picturesque Buffelsfontein Game and Nature Reserve.

  • Airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off from Cape Town International Airport) will be arranged. Participants are responsible for their own flight tickets to and from Cape Town.

  • Program includes several scheduled local excursions; however, any additional activities outside of the program are for the participants’ own expense.

  • Admittance to the programme is selection based, based on the participants’ unique contribution to the group and co-creation of the programme.

  • Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis after applying below via email.

Partners:

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Programme Date:

9 November - 16 November 2024