Leadership courses for the Libyan Community in the UK

Common Purpose is piloting courses for Libyans in the UK to help those leaders to play effective roles in the reconstruction and re-development of Libya.

Libya Community

Common Purpose is piloting a course for Libyans in the UK who remain deeply connected to the country, and want to make an effective contribution to Libya even if from afar.

To do this they will need a real understanding of what is happening in Libya now, of how society works and how Libyan leaders abroad make things happen. These courses will help those leaders to play effective roles in the reconstruction and re-development of Libya.

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"Abandon your perceptions about how society is put together, and understand that nobody is at the steering wheel. Then join Common Purpose to learn how it works, and how to steer."

Richard Lyon, Business Advisor, BP

Upcoming course:

20 - 23 February 2012 (London)

The aim is to run two courses, one in London and one in Manchester.

Who should apply?

Libyans in the UK who have a track record of leadership and who can demonstrate their interest in, and commitment to Libya are encouraged to apply.

How much?

There is no fee for this course, but we do welcome contributions from participants - this would enable us to develop more courses for the Libyan community in the UK.

For more information:

E: mustafa@commonpurpose.org
T: +44 (0)207 608 8100

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What happens on the course?

Courses aim to equip Libyans living in the UK to contribute to reconstruction and development in Libya and will:

  • Examine the key development and reconstruction issues currently facing the country
  • Help the participants to gain a perspective on the pressing needs of cities and communities in Libya
  • Explore the role and contribution of the Libyan community living in the UK
  • Help participants to build partnerships across the UK Libyan community and with organisations in Libya.
  • Learn from a range of speakers and contributors who have knowledge, either of the Libyan context, or of the issues that the country currently faces.

"[The emphasis is about] listening to other opinions that might be different from yours, having discussions, finding common ground and exploring skills that you didn't know you had."

Yazeed Ettaib, Common Purpose course graduate, Benghazi, Libya

What are the benefits?

The course will help participants to:

  • Create relationships and connections that will help them to make a more effective contribution
  • Increase their ability to work collaboratively to lead complex change
  • Develop thinking and ideas on how best to contribute to the future of Libya
  • Build their capacity to translate their thinking into positive action

"I learned that women of Arabia have potential and [need] platforms for change. There is a leadership gene in every outstanding leader out there in the world; [it is] magical - as it brings together ambition, endeavour, purpose and determination: [which] are to me the golden elements of success."

Common Purpose graduate, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Download and complete:

Course Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form

Return both by post, fax or email to:

Common Purpose
RE: Libyans in the UK
Discovery House
28-42 Banner Street
London EC1Y 8QE

F: +44 (0)20 7336 6844
E: mustafa@commonpurpose.org

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For more about the overall application process, please visit the application page.