Africa Centre for Leadership Transformation

Open programme · Emerging Leaders

Emerging Leaders Academy

The pathway from high potential to trusted leader.

Overview

The pathway from high potential to trusted leader.

The step from excellent individual contributor to effective manager is where many careers stall. The Academy makes that step deliberate, with a structured pathway in self-leadership, managing people and making sound decisions. Participants learn with peers from across the continent and practise on real work with a coach beside them.

What you will learn

Outcomes you can take back on Monday

  • 01

    Lead yourself with purpose, discipline and integrity

  • 02

    Build and manage a high-performing team

  • 03

    Communicate with clarity and influence

  • 04

    Make decisions and solve problems with confidence

  • 05

    Give and receive feedback that improves performance

Programme structure

Modules

  1. 1Self-leadership and personal mastery
  2. 2Leading and developing teams
  3. 3Communication and influence
  4. 4Decision-making and problem-solving

The ACLT journey

Assess · Learn · Apply · Sustain

AssessWe diagnose leadership strengths, gaps and organisational needs.
LearnParticipants complete practical, facilitator-led programmes.
ApplyLeaders tackle live challenges with coaching and peer support.
SustainAlumni network, follow-up reviews and impact measurement.

Certification

ACLT Certificate in Emerging Leadership (accreditation details to be confirmed).

Fees and enquiries

Fees are shared with the programme brochure. Scholarships are available for selected candidates.

My coach helped me through my first ninety days as a manager. The peer circle is still my sounding board two years on.

Programme participant · Team leader, technology, Kenya

Fees and enquiries

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