The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative 00 Leadership for a Better World 1
The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative AIESEC youth and AIESEC alumni develop and activate leaders for a better world. Developing Leaders Activating Leaders 00 The AIESEC Leadership Model The AIESEC Experience The Alumni Experience Leadership for a Better World Increasing our Impact 2
Leadership for a Better World We need a new kind of leadership that will enable people to be and do much better. Lack of ethics Short-term thinking Lack of responsibility Ego-based leadership Corruption and greed Broken government Environmental damage International conflict Unfulfilled potential The world is changing rapidly, and leadership will not be adequate in the coming decades to meet growing challenges in the workplace, community and society. 3
The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative The AIESEC Leadership Model is at the heart of everything we believe and do. Developing Leaders Activating Leaders The AIESEC Leadership Model Leadership for a Better World The AIESEC Experience The Alumni Experience Increasing our Impact 4
The AIESEC Leadership Model The AIESEC Leadership Model creates World Citizens who lead as catalysts. The AIESEC Leadership Model World Citizens believe in their abilities and take responsibility for a better world. Self- Aware The Inner Journey The Outer Journey Solution- Oriented Empowering Others AIESEC Values 5
The AIESEC Leadership Model The AIESEC Leadership Model creates World Citizens who lead as catalysts. The AIESEC Leadership Model Self-Aware Solution-Oriented Empowering Others World Citizens believe in their abilities and take responsibility for a better world. Understand and live personal values, focus on strengths over weaknesses, and explore their passions. The Inner Journey Adapt and show reliance in the face of challenges, transmit positivity to move forward through uncertainty, and take risks when it's needed. Set personal goals, reflect on experience, understand personal values, and re-invent themselves. The Outer Journey Individual responsibility and goals, challenging role and environment, interaction with multiple stakeholders and support system. Communicate effectively in diverse environments, develop and empower others, and engage with others to achieve a bigger purpose. AIESEC Values Activating leadership Demonstrating integrity Living diversity Enjoying participation Striving for excellence Acting sustainably 6
AIESEC Values AIESEC values are at the cornerstone the AIESEC Leadership Model. Activating Leadership Demonstrating Integrity Living Diversity AIESEC provides its members with a foundation of core values that helps them develop into responsible leaders. Alumni carry these values with them throughout their lives, empowering them to make responsible decisions that positively impact the world. We lead by example and inspire leadership through action and results, taking full responsibility for developing others. Enjoying Participation We create dynamic and welcoming environments which stimulate active and enthusiastic participation by our members. We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfill our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our vision. Striving for Excellence We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation, we seek to continuously improve. We seek to learn from different ways of life and opinions represented in our multicultural environment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual. Acting Sustainably We act in a way that is sustainable for our organisation and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations. 7
The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative The AIESEC Experience develops leaders. Developing Leaders Activating Leaders The AIESEC Leadership Model The AIESEC Experience The Alumni Experience Leadership for a Better World Increasing our Impact 8
The Experience AIESEC, the world s largest youth-run organization, develops leaders and global citizens though their participation in The AIESEC Experience. Engagement with AIESEC YouthSpeak Outreach & education Developing Leaders Experiential Leadership Development Talent Management Local Committee Leadership Global Internship Program Global Community Development Program Life Long Connection A smooth transition from AIESEC youth to AIESEC alumni. The real AIESEC impact happens as alumni! 9
Programs AIESES develops leaders through experiential learning to become global citizens - self-aware, engaging others, and solutions-oriented. YouthSpeak Enables young people to voice their opinions and take action and bridges the gap between youth opinion and the decision making process. Talent Management Local Committee Leadership Global Internship Program Global Community Development Program Life Long Connection Ensures healthy human resources practices and leadership development for our youth participants. Allows youth across the world to gain leadership development and relevant professional experience through managing AIESEC operations, sending students to intern or volunteer abroad, and bringing young people to intern with domestic companies. Builds confidence, provides experience, and develops leadership capabilities in a professional business internship. Enables youth to volunteer abroad to challenge themselves to do something outside their comfort zone and work directly with local communities to make an impact. Connects our graduates with the AIESEC alumni network to continue their life long leadership journey. Once an AIESECer, always an AIESECer. 10
The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative The AIESEC Alumni Experience then activates these leaders. Developing Leaders Activating Leaders The AIESEC Experience The AIESEC Leadership Model The Alumni Experience Leadership for a Better World Increasing our Impact 11
The Experience Alumni-to-Alumni Programs AIESEC Alumni, the world s largest leadership network, activates leaders through its Signature Programs. Global Business Exchange Global Job Exchange Global Meet-Ups International Start-Up Meetings ALUMnites A-Groups Alumni Mentoring/Coaching Leadership Conferences Activating Leaders Alumni-to-AIESEC Programs Alumni Internship Referral (AIR) Program AIESEC Advisory Boards Transition from AIESEC to Alumni Youth Mentoring/Coaching Alumni-to-World Programs Global Change Agents Global Citizen Forums Others to be developed 12
Programs AA programs help alumni worldwide to connect, collaborate and contribute to a better world through leadership action opportunities. Global Business Exchange Global Job Exchange Business and non-profit expansion opportunities among alumni. Job opportunities in alumni-led businesses. Alumni-to-Alumni Global Meet-Ups International Start-Ups Meetings ALUMnites A-Groups Alumni Mentoring and Coaching Leadership Conferences Personal/professional engagements with alumni while traveling. Educational/networking forums for entrepreneurs and investors. Monthly local gatherings to connect 1-on-1 and as a group. Small, trusted personal advisory boards. 1-on-1 leadership development & advisory sessions. National, regional and international leadership action meetings. 13
Programs (Cont d) AA programs also support student AIESEC and facilitate leadership actions among alumni locally, nationally and internationally that contribute to a better world. Alumni-to-AIESEC Alumni Internship Referrals Program AIESEC Advisory Boards Program Transition from AIESEC to Alumni Youth Mentoring and Coaching Facilitates alumni businesses taking on AIESEC interns. Encourages alumni to apply to join AIESEC advisory boards. Active engagement of AIESEC graduates into AIESEC Alumni. 1-on-1 alumni advisory support to AIESEC members. Alumni-to-World Global Change Agents Activating Leadership Global Citizen Forums Celebrating alumni programs with the greatest world impact. Activating leaders at all levels in current programs, new initiatives and individual efforts. Triennial global conference that address critical global issues with large youth and alumni participation. 14
The Global AIESEC Leadership Initiative AIESEC and AA have embarked on a path to achieve an even greater impact. Developing Leaders Activating Leaders The AIESEC Leadership Model Leadership for a Better World The AIESEC Experience The Alumni Experience Increasing our Impact 15
Leadership for a Better World: Increasing our Impact We have initiatives underway to increase our impact. Ultimate Aim Activate Global Leaders at the Grassroots Level for a Better World Core Enablers Develop and Launch AlumNet and Programs Build our Human and Financial Resources Integrate our Organization and Membership 16
Increasing our Impact Our 1 st core enabling initiative is to complete the development of AlumNet, our state-of-the-art global online community. Ultimate Aim Core Enablers Activate Global Leaders at the Grassroots Level for a Better World Develop and Launch AlumNet and Programs Build our Human and Financial Resources Integrate our Organization and Membership AlumNet is the delivery interface for AIESEC Alumni programs - AIESEC-infused alumni profiles with social networking and matching - Gateway to all our programs - Groups and discussion forums - Events and calendars - Photo galleries - Local language support 17
Increasing our Impact Our 2 nd core enabling initiative is to build a strong resource base. Ultimate Aim Core Enablers Activate Global Leaders at the Grassroots Level for a Better World Develop and Launch AlumNet and Programs Build our Human and Financial Resources Integrate our Organization and Membership Building AA human resources - Looking for more leaders to volunteer and help us execute - Recruiting for numerous open positions - Executive Director and a small support team are needed Building AA financial resources - AIESEC Alumni International Seed Fund - Our goal: 300,000 by year-end 2015 18
Increasing our Impact Our 3 rd enabling initiative is global integration of our organization and membership. Ultimate Aim Core Enablers Activate Global Leaders at the Grassroots Level for a Better World Develop and Launch AlumNet and Programs Build our Human and Financial Resources Integrate our Organization and Membership Formalizing a global federation of Alumni entities ² Alignment of programs and governance at local, national, regional and global levels ² Unified membership worldwide ² Enacted by signing The Charter Strategic Partnership Agreement with AAI (The Charter) 19
Increasing our Impact Our ultimate aim, which is the targeted result of everything we believe and do, is to activate leaders at the grassroots level. Ultimate Aim Core Enablers Activate Global Leaders at the Grassroots Level for a Better World Develop and Launch AlumNet and Programs Build our Human and Financial Resources Integrate our Organization and Membership Seize opportunities to make a difference - Become an ambassador for activating leadership at the local, national, regional and global levels - Participate actively in AA programs - Commit as a leader to do something extra in your company, organization or community - Channel your leadership experience into guidance for other alums - Organize an ALUMnite in your city on the leadership theme - Participate in the leadership session at AA congress and meetings - Join/create an LC advisory board for your university or city Help grow AIESEC Alumni - Become a member of AIESEC Alumni and take a leadership role in your local, national or regional AA association or in AAI - Help prepare the next Global Citizen Forum 20
Maximizing our Leadership Impact Our ultimate aim in everything we do is to make this a better world by activating leaders at all levels in our current programs, new initiatives and World Citizens Forum. Current AA Programs New AA Initiatives Triennial World Citizens Forum All AA programs lead to more understanding of global leadership needs and opportunities. ALUMnites to include leadership themes and promote AA programs and step-up actions. Global Meet-Ups enable traveling members to learn about cultural and business leadership issues. A-Groups facilitate personal, managerial and leadership growth. Change Agent Programs recognize significant alumni contributions in social leadership and innovation. Local AIESEC Advisory Boards support leadership development in LCs. AA Conferences provide meaningful leadership learning opportunities. Coaching and Mentoring support AIESEC members and younger alumni in their development as leaders. Facilitating a smooth transition from AIESEC to Alumni. Step-Up actions provide guidance to encourage groups and individuals to do something in their workplace and community. 300-500 global leaders from business, academia, civil society and government convene with AIESEC youth and alumni to: - address critical global issues. - identify changes needed to improve responsible leadership - shape actions for impact - empower people to act for a better world. Informed by YouthSpeak research in 126 countries and linked to 1 million virtual participants who commit to act. Planned outcomes support Sustainable Development Goals. Achievement awards for demonstrated leadership for a better world. 21
Activating Global Leadership for a Better World We aim to encourage tens of thousands of AIESEC alumni to implement individual and group leadership actions for a better world. Action Steps Who When Reach out to enlist country and city leaders to be Leadership Ambassadors and create local Leader Task Forces to initiate, develop and promote this activity. Overall Task Force to be developed Launch in Q4 2015; ongoing Promote conversations locally and in communications, ALUMnites, conferences, mentoring, and other AA activities to rekindle AIESEC passion and encourage, guide and support leadership. Local Task Forces with City, Country and Roving Ambassadors Launch in Q1 2016, ongoing Connect to all other AA programs. Same Ongoing Provide guidance, tools, networks, best practices, stories, channels and opportunities on how to step up to implement new leadership actions. Same Collect and publish in 2016, ongoing Create a leadership sign up site name, email, country, commitment. Relevant experts Q2 2016 Monitor progress, report outcomes, adapt. Overall Task Force Q4 2016 22
Maximizing our Leadership Impact Our ultimate aim in everything we do is to make this a better world by activating leaders at all levels in our current programs, new initiatives and World Citizens Forum. Current AA Programs New AA Initiatives World Citizens Forum All AA programs lead to more understanding of global leadership needs and opportunities. Coaching and Mentoring ALUMnites to include leadership to support AIESEC themes and promote AA programs and members and younger step-up actions. alumni in their development and action as Global Meet-Ups enable traveling leaders. members to learn about cultural and All we need business leadership issues. Facilitating a smooth is you! transition from AIESEC A-Groups facilitate personal, managerial to Alumni as joining and leadership development. AIESEC has lifelong world. Change Agent Programs recognize significant alumni contributions in social leadership and innovation. Local AIESEC Advisory Boards support leadership development in Local Committees. AA Conferences provide meaningful leadership learning and development opportunities. benefits. Step-Up actions providing examples and guidance to encourage individuals and groups to do something in their workplace, community, or family. To be held every three years in conjunction with AI and AAI meetings with large youth and alumni participation. 300-500 global leaders from business, academia, civil society and government: - address critical global issues. - identify changes needed to improve responsible leadership - shape actions for impact - empower people to act for a better Informed by YouthSpeak research in 126 countries featuring the voice of youth and linked to 1 million virtual participants who commit to act. Planned outcomes and follow-up in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. Awards for demonstrated leadership for a better world. 23
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