Perspectives on and Possibilities for Leadership Development in Africa

Session Submission Type: Panel Discussion

Short Description

Panelists working in multiple countries, contexts, and collaborations will offer perspectives and success stories about their work in Africa and the Middle East. Leadership development efforts in these constantly changing, yet often traditional settings, requires attention to nuance, cultural competency, and persistence. The panel will begin with short vignettes on leadership development in action, followed by an exploration of themes including: intercultural decision making, cross-cultural (and cross-sector) collaborations, local/global strategies, and resilience.

Sub Unit

• Leadership Development

Chair

• Chris T. Cartwright, Intercultural Communication Institute

Presenters

• Aziza Zemrani, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

• Liza Howe-Walsh, University of Portsmouth

• Eliane Ubalijoro, C.L.E.A.R. International Development

• Nonty Charity Sabic, RISE-Ubuntu, Global Ecovillage Network