“Young leaders programme 2009″ ANNOUNCEMENT

 

YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME 2009

 

The Aim

 

The key objectives of …* Romania’s Young Leaders Programme are

 

• To promote and advance progressive leadership within Romanian and European society

 

• To create a national, eventually regional, network of young future leaders based on shared values and common interests.

 

*The name of the international NGO remains discreet for the stage of this HR sellection

 

The Criteria

 

The programme is open each year up to 20 young men and women between 25 and 35 years of age who have demonstrated leadership potential and initiative in the public or private sector, politics, local government, academia, media or civil society and who are genuinely interested in the challenges facing Romania and/or Europe and committed to playing a role in promoting change. They should have an advanced knowledge of English.

 

The Nomination Process

 

Candidates for the programme cannot apply personally but must be nominated by recognised leaders from the business or political community or civil society (as Cafeneaua Politica NGO). Nominees may come from any sector of society, but should be known, personally or indirectly, to the nominating person (as SorinPLATON) or organisation (as Cafeneaua Politica NGO). 

 

Nominations** (they could be self-nominee for the beginning of the process) should be made by sending a letter of recommendation and a completed nomination form ( take-from-here ) to cafeneaua.politica@gmail.com . The letter of recommendation should include a summary of the nominee’s background (education and qualifications, professional experience of the candidate’s qualities and why they have been nominated), as well as confirmation that the candidate is interested in participating in the programme. Everyone who proved until now that have motivation and skills for this proficiency (intense work in Cafeneaua Politica NGO) finally will be select.

 

** Fill just “Nominee” heading; Do not fill “Nominator” heading from “Nomination Form”

 

The deadline for nominations is 1^st January 2009.

 

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a selection panel comprising …* NGO (seen above) Romania members and staff.  Final selection interviews will take place the week of 23-27 February 2009.

 

The Outcome

 

By the end of the programme, it is hoped that the participants will have come to understand the significance of values-based leadership, will have increased their ability to identify and manage challenges and will have taken a commitment to promote the values of “The Good Society” through the way they lead in the future.

 

They will be invited to become Members of the …* Romania Leadership Network which will give them access to …* Romania events and other opportunities offered by the international …* network.

 

The 2009 Programme

 

The programme will consist of four modules over the year, offering a variety of intellectual and personal development activities, beginning in April and concluding in December.  The first three modules will be residential sessions at a venue outside Bucharest.

 

Module I: “The Good Society” (21-26 April 2009), Cabana Susai, Predeal

 

A 5-6 day seminar modelled on the Aspen Institute Executive Seminar (more details) where the participants will discuss the concepts of political and economic thinking that have shaped modern open societies.  A selection of writings – in English – by the key political philosophers of the past two centuries will form the basis for debate.

 

The participants will debate these ideas in the context of present-day Romania and the challenges posed by Romania’s specific social and historical legacy, and discuss the qualities required for good leadership.

 

Module II:  “Modern Leadership” (11-16 June 2009), Danube Delta

 

A 5 day training programme encompassing assessment of leadership qualities and styles; practical training in skills and technique; teambuilding exercises; and presentation of case studies.  Relevant readings and course materials will be provided.

 

Module III: “Leadership Challenges Today” (21-24 September 2009)

 

A 3-4 day series of half-day round-table sessions where the participants will debate the key issues challenging Romanian society today from different perspectives.

 

The participants will gain an overview of the economic, political, environmental, social questions facing Romanian leaders today, will assess the European and international implications and will seek to identify potential areas for action.  Readings will be provided to stimulate debate.

 

Module IV: “Community Service”

 

An exercise to be carried out by each participant over the year involving the identification, design, and implementation of a community service project which will illustrate the participant’s talent for creativity, persuasion, planning, delivery, team-working and overall leadership. 

 

Projects may be developmental, communitarian, educational, or environmental.  They should not be linked with any single political party initiative. The participants will be expected to identify and deliver the necessary funding for their projects.

 

The participants will be invited to present their projects to …* Romania Members at the end of the year. 

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