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Navigator is a unique experiential leadership training programme designed to broaden the horizons and perspectives of young, bright professionals who are tipped as people to watch in their organisations. It is an intensive five-day residential programme that takes participants outside the confines of their day-to-day experiences to the reality of leading beyond authority. It gives them a behind-the-scenes view of how society works by addressing some of the key issues facing it. The programme is based in an urban environment but the lessons learned against that backdrop are not exclusive to any one place. Navigator gives participants the chance to put the pieces of the urban jigsaw together in a stimulating and dynamic way.
2011 dates for courses in Johannesburg and Cape Town to be announced soon.
Usually, but not exclusively, participants are under the age of 35, and come from extremely diverse backgrounds, representing a balance of the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
A typical programme includes participants from government departments, local authorities, banks, telecoms industry, SMEs, community groups and voluntary agencies, holding a variety of key positions within these organisations.
The Navigator course is a dynamic and fast moving learning experience. Due to the varied nature and diverse structure of the events, participants can expect to practise a vast range of competencies including:
This results in motivated individuals who are able to significantly raise their game as potential leaders, both within their own organisations and in society as a whole.
Each course is designed to reflect current issues and themes.
The days are characterised by variety and challenge often starting before 9am and not finishing until 7pm. Everyday emphasis learning by experience. Participants visit sites and engage in group-work. They are encouraged to engage with real life case-studies and experience the opportunity to challenge and be in conversation with leaders in their fields of speciality.
Underpinning all of this is the prospect of inspiring individual participants to learn from the diversity of the peer group. Throughout the programme, they are encouraged to challenge their preconceptions - to step outside their comfort zone and explore the scope of leadership and creativity that is characteristic of their work place and, particularly, the South African society.
Typically the days focus on themes which affect all organisations and aim to show how people with different expertise and from a range of backgrounds tackle them. For example, how the Chief Executive Officer of a national government department manages risk with limited resources and a small charity organisation manages a rigorous change programme.
The fee for Navigator is R17,500 + VAT.
There are a number of almost full (every participant must make some contribution) and part bursary places provided on every Common Purpose course for participants who are genuinely unable - as opposed to unwilling - to meet the full fee. Applicants who cannot pay the full fee should not be deterred from applying. If you would like to apply for a bursary, please fill in the section of the form for bursary candidates. If you need to discuss this further, please contact your local Common Purpose Office. Common Purpose Plus Everyone who has completed a Common Purpose course will be offered a 20% reduction on the fee of any future courses they attend. Please notify us in your course application if you
