Leadership programme opportunity for small businesses
Eight SMME leaders will be chosen to embark on the journey valued at R125 000 each at no cost.
Small, Medium and Micro enterprises (SMMEs) on the South Coast with a turnover of R50 million or less are invited to express their interest in participating in the Citizen Leader Lab’s coveted school leadership development programme.
Eight SMME leaders will be chosen to embark on the journey valued at R125 000 each at no cost.
Citizen Leader Lab’s KZN regional manager, Audrey Jones, said their 12-month leadership programme takes business and public school leadership to a new level.
Jones said it is built on the idea that with strong leadership, business can thrive and schools can be transformed into vibrant institutions that provide quality education.
She explained that the programme partners with business leaders and school principals, saying that principals receive the support, management skills and access to a broader network of resources needed to create more conducive teaching and learning school environments.
“Simultaneously, business leaders enhance their own leadership ability by learning to lead in the complex environment of a South African public school. The programme encourages collaboration as it leverages the diverse skill sets of both participants. World class workshops, professional coaching and incredible materials form part of the programme. The financial support for this launch is made possible by Citizen Leader Lab’s long-standing funder, the FEM Education Foundation,” said Jones, adding that their hope is that businesses will witness the profound impact of the programme and be inspired to invest in future school principal-business leader partnerships.
Jones said participating business leaders and school principals have the opportunity to experience a research-backed, world-class leadership development programme where they can contribute their skills and drive meaningful change.
“The programme equips business leaders with strategies to navigate a complex working environment other than their own, engage key stakeholders effectively and foster a deeper understanding of the under-resourced communities that SMMES operate in. Citizen Leader Lab’s school leadership programme is poised to bridge the gap between schools and businesses, creating a synergistic relationship that not only benefits both sectors but also contributes to a brighter future for all in the South Coast,’’ she said.
For more information on the programme, email Audrey@Citizenleaderlab.org
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