The UK based leadership development organization, TEXEM UK has called on African leaders to turn the global economic adversity affecting them into opportunities for development.
TEXEM‘s Director Special Projects, Caroline Lucas said in a statement that this was one efficient way the leaders could navigate the present complex global landscape.
Lucas said a critical theme was emerging at the forefront of executive development in Africa.
“In adversity, excuses multiply; but great leaders turn constraints into catalysts for reform,” she said.
According to Lucas, this message is a cornerstone of a leadership development programme coming up in November to be hosted by TEXEM for leaders and chief executives from Africa.
She announced that the high-level executive development programme was designed to help African executives to respond effectively to the deepening waves of global economic uncertainty and domestic challenges facing the continent.
The programme designed specifically for African Chief Executives and top-tier leaders, is tailored to equip them with the mindset and tools to not just survive, but thrive amidst the continent’s unique challenges.
The programme, with the themed Navigating Economic Uncertainty Successfully: Strategic Leadership in Turbulent Times, will hold from Nov. 24 to Nov. 27 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and will bring together senior executives from both the public and private sectors.
It is noteworthy that the African Leadership Institute acknowledges that while every global market faces adversity, African leaders often contend with a distinct set of systemic constraints—from infrastructural deficits and capital scarcity to regulatory complexities and geopolitical shifts.
The TEXEM director said among other things, the upcoming programme would delve into how to distill an organisation’s mission and priorities when resources are scarce and the environment volatile.
She said that participants would learn techniques for developing high-impact solutions with limited capital, leveraging local resources and ingenuity.
Lucas said they will also be able to develop the conviction and resilience to implement transformative changes in spite of inherent risks and pushback.
“The curriculum is designed to be highly relevant, acknowledging the unique socio-economic and political contexts in which African executives operate,” she said.
The programme will empower each participant to develop a “Constraint to Catalyst” action plan specific to their organisations, and having the capacity to transform one significant operational or market constraint into a strategic advantage within a reasonable target.
‘’Leadership development experts have noted that as Africa stands on the cusp of significant demographic and economic shifts, the call for adaptive and innovative leadership has never been stronger.
‘’The TEXEM programme seeks to be a pivotal force in cultivating a new generation of African chief executives who don’t just weather storms, but harness their energy to drive profound and lasting reform.’’
The director added that TEXEM’s track record of building over 4,000 African leaders demonstrated its ability to deliver value that translates into organisational transformation and national impact.
The November programme will feature globally recognised faculty with deep experience in leadership, governance, and diplomacy.
Among them are Prof. Nicholas Cheeseman, a leading scholar of good governance and accountability and former don at the University of Oxford.
Others are Dr T. B. (Mac) McClelland Jr., an expert in organisational leadership and former US Marine Corps leader, bestselling author; and Ambassador Charles Crawford CMG, a former UK diplomat and multiple award-winning communicators.
The rest are UK Former Attorney General, Jeremy Wright MP, who also served in the UK Government as a member of the cabinet as Digital Secretary.
‘’Participants will gain actionable insights into strategic decision-making in turbulent environments, financial risk management and contingency planning, leading through recession and recovery, and developing resilient business models.
‘’They will also explore how digital innovation and data can be harnessed to unlock productivity and sustain long-term growth.’’
The fee for the four-day intensive is 5,500-pound sterling, discounted to 4,750-pound sterling, with an early payment option of 4,300-pound sterling for those who register before Oct. 31.
The fee covers study materials and certification.
Interested participants may contact TEXEM via +44 7425 883791 or email exec@texem.co.uk for registration. Further details are available at www.texem.co.uk
