“Being a LEAD Fellow means having a better understanding of the world and its challenges… Collaborating and learning with each other to enact positive change.”
Mariana Paál Fernandes, Brazilian Association for Leadership Development (ABDL).
The LEAD Europe Programme is designed for emerging leaders from all sectors who want to strengthen their leadership skills, enhance their understanding of sustainable development, and join a global network of leaders working towards a more sustainable world.
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Who should apply?
We are looking for:
- Emerging leaders (early to mid-career) from all sectors (e.g. academia, business, government, media, non-profit organisations etc.)
- Passion and vision for sustainable development
- Demonstrable leadership ability or potential
- Capacity for lifelong learning
- Desire for continued engagement with the LEAD network
- Proficient English
- Computer literacy
LEAD Europe welcomes applications from anywhere in the world, but particularly looks for candidates from the European neighbourhood. If you are interested in exploring training opportunities with our other international offices, click here to access a list of our global Member Programmes.
Time Commitment
- Three residential modules in London (5-days), Brussels (5-days), South Africa (7-days).
- An E-learning module requiring at least 2 days input before the start of the residential training.
- A group leadership and sustainability project requiring at least 5 days input over 6 months.
- Pre-module reading and preparation.
Application Process
Applications for LEAD Europe 2010 are now closed. If you are interested in our Leadership for Sustainable Development Programme 2011 please fill out this form.
Fees Information
The programme fees for 2010 are £4,000. The fee covers three training modules including:
- 17 days of face-to-face facilitated group learning
- Membership of the LEAD Europe on-line social network and learning resources site
- High quality workbooks containing background materials and learning aids for each module
- Accommodation and meals
- On-site insurance
- Local travel
- Support and guidance for your LEAD Associate Project between modules
The fee also covers life-long membership of the global LEAD network of almost 2000 Fellows in over 90 countries.
The fee does not cover travel to and from the residential venues, and associated travel costs such as visas.
We are able to offer payment by instalments. VAT is included.
Scholarships
Thanks to Tellus Mater a limited number of partial scholarships are available to support outstanding candidates with special circumstances. Application to the training programme is the first step towards applying for a scholarship.
In 2009, LEAD Europe scholarships were generously supported by the Tellus Mater Foundation.
Click here for details of our scholarship process and criteria.
Using leadership and climate change as a lens to explore sustainable development issues, the LEAD Fellows’ programme is one of the most dynamic engaging, and innovative leadership and sustainability programmes in Europe.
LEAD will take you on a learning journey that will allow you to see for yourself how government, business and communities are tackling climate change challenges and opportunities both locally and globally.
Your challenge is to explore and uncover the leadership gaps and to consider how you can become a more effective advocate for change, wherever you live and work.