How do you get into African Leadership Academy?

How do you get into African Leadership Academy?

Applicants to ALA are typically between the ages of 15-18 and have either completed high school or are about to complete high school. The application form challenges students to reflect on how they intend to be changemakers in the future and what they have already started to do towards that.

What are the key values of African leadership?

The African Leadership Centre is anchored on and guided by the following core values:

• Pursuit of excellence.
• African-led ideas and processes of change.
• Diversity in terms of gender, region, class and beliefs.
• Independent thinking.
• Recognition of youth agency.
• Integrity.

What is an African leadership?

African leadership is about African solutions to local problems, and to reconscientise and rejuvenate the hearts and minds of people regarding the richness of collectiveness with an emphasis on Ubuntu (humanness and moral regeneration) and “Umoja” (togetherness).

Is African Leadership Academy free?

Since inception, ALA and our donors have contributed nearly $50 Million. The all-inclusive cost of $30,900 per annum to attend ALA includes: All-inclusive for fees for a full year covering tuition, accommodation, sports, activities, meals and uniforms.

What is African leadership style?

The literature suggests that Africans prefer leadership styles that are based on humanistic principles, and desire more participative leadership that values individuality, authenticity, and serving the community (Bolden & Kirk, 2009). Iwowo (2015) suggests a hybrid approach for leadership development for the future.

What defines leadership?

Leadership is the ability of an individual or a group of individuals to influence and guide followers or other members of an organization. In business, individuals who exhibit these leadership qualities can ascend to executive management or C-level positions, such as CEO, CIO or president.

Why do we have African Leadership Academy?

ALA seeks to transform Africa by identifying, developing, and connecting the next generation of African leaders. To achieve this goal, ALA teaches a two-year curriculum in African Studies,Writing and Rhetoric and Entrepreneurial Leadership, as well as the usual academic core subjects.

How much does African Leadership Academy cost?

The all-inclusive cost of $30,900 per annum to attend ALA includes: All-inclusive for fees for a full year covering tuition, accommodation, sports, activities, meals and uniforms.

What is importance of leadership?

Leadership is a vital management function that helps to direct an organization’s resources for improved efficiency and the achievement of goals. Effective leaders provide clarity of purpose, motivate and guide the organization to realize its mission.

Why is leadership important in SA?

They delegate responsibility and authority and provide the necessary resources and support for employee success. In addition, empowering leaders provide employees with opportunities to grow their decision-making skills, experience and knowledge which in turn enhances employee creativity.

Why is leadership needed?

What does leadership mean to you personally?

“Leadership is the ability to lead and guide a team, motivating and inspiring individuals to get them to where they need to be.” Someone who is a leader and inspires one person may not inspire another. Every day is your chance to direct your career in where you want to go and inspire people along the way.

What is African Leadership Academy?

African Leadership Academy (ALA) seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders, aged 15 – 18, from across Africa and around the world. Only the most passionate and brilliant young leaders can transform the future of our continent. Are you one of them?

Why join Ala?

At ALA, we believe that young people can dream big, take action and change the world. Our youth are not only our hope for the future. They are our leaders today. They will be Africa’s greatest generation. Together, we will redefine expectations. We’re delighted that you have found our website!

Why Sherehe at Ala?

ALA hosted its first-ever Sherehe on July 10, 2021 in celebration of our young artists and to pledge support for further development of the creative arts at ALA. The event and the performances from current student, Sabiqah Bello, alum, Niu Raza and long-time friend of ALA, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, are at the heart of why…

Why choose the Academy?

The Academy is at the forefront of advancement and dialog in international education and leadership through its membership of several bodies and is an independent school accredited and authorized by global organizations.