History of Common Purpose

Common Purpose started in the UK in 1989 and to date more than 30,000 people have participated in the courses. Common Purpose South Africa was launched in 2000.

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Common Purpose started in the United Kingdom in 1989 and to date, more than 30,000 people have participated in our leadership development courses internationally.

The idea spread and Common Purpose courses are currently run in France, Germany, Ghana, India, Sweden, Turkey, Ireland, Hungary and South Africa.

Common Purpose South Africa was launched in 2000 with the backing of Cyril Ramaphosa and Nicky Oppenheimer both of whom are our Patrons.

Dr Ramphela

 

"The Common Purpose Programme not only helped me develop and understand my own leadership capabilities, it enabled me to become an active citizen - as opposed to just being an inhabitant - of Cape Town. Because of Common Purpose I felt able to make a contribution towards the development of this place that I love."

Kay Orlandi
Account Director, Saatchi & Saatchi