Common Purpose Leadership Development

We run courses which give people the skills, connections and inspiration to become better leaders both at work and in society.

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29 October 2010
Mokena Makeka, a Meridian graduate, won a top design award and is using his prize money to create an Academy for Creative Excellence.

What we do

What is Common Purpose South Africa?

Common Purpose is about challenging leaders to step outside their comfort zone.

Elsbeth Dixon, CEO, talks about diversity

Common Purpose courses help people learn to lead in diverse contexts.

“Leadership today is about understanding people, events and circumstances – the more you understand them, the greater your ability to impact upon them, and Common Purpose gives you this understanding.”

Kuben Naidoo
Head of Secretariat, National Planning Commission, South Africa

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