pril passed, and as we approach towards the

end of Q2 and with the applications for new

positions to be announced soon enough,

every function is working hurriedly these days to

achieve rapid development, working as hard to align

to the crammed plan. While everyone is engaged in

their separate affairs, following their separate plans

and probably boosting their own numbers, there

hasn’t been much thinking about the big picture! The

Bigger Picture!

Grab a moment and think about this; how does

boosting TN, EP, exchange numbers or even

percentage of development support our own self-

development, and how much does it contribute to our

“Peace and fulfillment of human kind potentials”? If

being soaked into thinking of numbers overwhelms us

from thinking of actual Impact, then AIESEC is not

giving much to us as we think we’re giving back; if

every time you go on a sales visit you’re more

concerned with hitting the highest pitch in number

not impacting change or offering a chance of

experience, then we haven’t yet grasped the idea of

AIESEC, which goes far beyond the conformed idea

and the misunderstanding of the national and

international competition.

We’re not writing this to remind you of the bigger

picture nor tell you what it initially is, we’re here

because we’re intrigued to know: why do you do what

you do and what’s your bigger picture?

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The Big Picture …

Communication and IM Vice President

Nada Madkour

Public Relations Team Leader:

Dina Nashaat

Editors

Hamdy ElGammal

Layla Alaa Tayseer

Photography

Abdelrahman Omar El-Hefnawy

Mazen Ayman Amer

Revision

PR Team

Dear,

The PR team works really hard on delivering

this newsletter and we value very much

your feedback and ideas. So, if you have

any suggestions, please contact:

VP COMM & IM: Nada Madkour

Nada.madkour@aiesec.net

PR Team Leader: Dina Nashaat

Deena.nashaat@aiesec.net

PR Team

Coverage

LEADERSHIP

Day! AIESEC Alexandria’s Mini Conference

Believing in its responsibility to seed leadership, not

only within its own members but throughout

AIESEC Egypt, AIESEC Alexandria held the

initiative to organize the Leadership day, a one day

mini conference, on Friday the 13th of April aiming to

allow an open space for members to discover the

leader inside. In the presence of AIESEC AUC, 6th

of October, CU and even el Mansoura, the

conference took place in Acacia Resorts, in

Alexandria.

As usual, the OC, facis and the chair, Nada Morsi

warmed up the day with a quick performance of Roll

Calls and warm ups, then after setting the agenda,

she shared with us the story of how zero can

generate something from scratch. Then, as an Ice

Breaker, the OC started forming teams including

members from different LCs allowing some time and

space for each team to create their own shout and

name.

Nevertheless, after the prayers, the first session,

held by Kareem Abdel-Azeem, started by a brief

intro to leadership, setting example with Michael

Jordan, and a small debate on whether a leader is

made or born. Followed by this, Ahmed Salem -aka

Kalabala held the second session which was mainly

about the difference between a leader and a

manager and what made this one special is how

Kalabala engaged the whole members in debates

and conversations, leaving an area of open space

without spoon-feeding. The third session, also held

by Kareem was about self and team leadership with

a very engaging workshop in a form of competition

between all participating teams.

Now, in the

fourth session,

Mohamed Ouf

–former LCP

with the help

of Mina

Shakhloul and

Kareem Abdel-

Azeem

delivered a LEAD session which they brought from

EuroXpro that demonstrates four leadership

techniques mostly used by leaders, the session was

somehow engaging with music and activities which

left each member to discover whichever technique

they found most suitable.

The fifth session, delivered by Alaa Nabil –Alumni,

was on how important a leader should have a print

in whatever position their taking. Groups were

divided then and each discussed how what they

learn as leaders in AIESEC can affect their outside

life and influence other people.

Closing the event and led by Ahmed Salem, ‘the

open space’ session was a perfect closure for such

an intense day. Everyone was allowed to stand on

the spotlight and share something they have

learned, been affected with, or changed their views

throughout the day; members like Peter Shakhloul,

or Vice presidents, like AbdelRahman El-Soueify or

even Alumni as Ahmed Salem and others, stepped

out and shared with the others some stories.

TTL was a great achievement for AIESEC, talent

management function, especially the Events team.

So a very big Chapeau goes to Nada Hazem,

Events team leader, and her members for their

great effort!

To note, this

mini-conference

is part of the

Global LEAD

program that

our LC is now trying to implement, to create and

develop a leadership pipeline for the future of the

LC; for more information on LEAD, hover down on

this wiki.

MOMENTUM ‘12 Momentum this year was a little bit extra special, because the OC was from AIESEC Alexandria so the spirit as always

was epic, also Momentum comes as the last conference the current MC will witness, as MCP, Enas Siam, stated.

Momentum was only for the leadership body of AIESEC Egypt, as always, it included only two tracks, one for the EB

and the other for the TLs, of course with joint sessions. In one session, MCP shared with the participants the 2012 “Q1

Reports” which showed how each LC is doing and how much we’ve reached in our organizational goals. Finally, from

delegates’’ point of view, Momentum was a success where everyone has really had a good time, and some enriching

and informative sessions!

Finance and Legalities

This month, finance has been doing great efforts and

big achievements. Now, our LC office has finally an

installed door and a telephone line, and expected that

we get internet access within 2-3 weeks. Also, Ahmed

El-Banna reports that investments in Momentum were

successful with over 30% net profit.

Talent Management

TM’s buzzing this April! With the National Leadership Day held on the 13th of April,

the ESHRAKA personal development courses about to start next month, the TM team

have its hands full. Their May plan gets even busier as it includes a Train the

Matchers (TTM) event and a Train The Sellers (TTS) event in addition to a surprise

event they’re cooking up for us right now to be held at the beginning of May!

Outgoing Exchange

OGX is on the rise as always. So far they

have 31 Exchange Participants for the

summer, and 5 matches throughout one

week. SRBs are working so hard on

Thursdays and Friday. Also, they report that

there is going to be ‘computer science’

recruitment very soon. Last recruitment is

going to be during this week in AAST Miami

Campus and OGX t-shirts are ready so you

might want to contact Mohamed El-Araby if

you want to buy. Finally, if anyone needs

more information on exchange or has

parent’s issues, don’t hesitate to contact

Andrew Nakhla.

Communication & IM

Following results revealed in momentum

2012, on the national level the function is

doing very well. So, communication is now

working hard on several campaigns for

externals, as well as, planning for externals

PBOL that is going to be announced soon!

Now, we’re working on initiating a new blog

for the LC. Also, Communication is now

working with OGX for their next GIP

recruitment, as well as GCDP for online

promotions. Social Media is going great too!

We’ve reached more than 4500 likes and on

our way to 4600, we now have a Google

Plus page and our official # tag is

#aiesecalex

Incoming GCDP

GCDP’s April is one of accomplishments!

With the success of ‘Sing for Life’ behind

them, they have already found 5 matches for

the ‘Where It All Begins’ project (a project

that brings with it themes of tourism, culture

and photography) and now they’re working

on some exciting plans for summer

realizations. With a busy schedule coming up

for them this summer, you might want to stay

tuned as the summer project manager

positions will soon be opened!

Incoming GIP

Along with the previous success, IGIP had

found 8 matches in which 2 will be realized in

June, another 2 in just 10 days, and 4 still

being negotiated! As for TNs, they currently

have several potential raises, including a

large management company. Also, Hodan

from Canada, the first inter, has arrived and

started working. Finally, AbdelRahman EL-

Soueify along with his TLs has a new

functional direction and organization in

upcoming few days.

Reminder Deadline for signing the

contract for exchange in this

Monday!

Deadline for WAB Project

Manager is Saturday 5th of

May 11:59 PM

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The Art of Marketing:

Held on the 6th of April at the LC office, The Art of Marketing had something for everyone! With an agenda that included the importance of marketing, the meaning of branding and positioning as well as a discussion of ideas regarding the psychology of marketing and the different methods of marketing; the event promised and delivered! The event concluded with an exciting workshop focusing on the various stakeholders to whom the AIESEC brand is marketed. The speakers included an AIESEC Alexandria alumnus (and past LCP) and the VPs of OGX and ER.

Leaders Meeting In a successful attempt to reconnect the middle managers

and functions, TM has called for a leaders meeting on

Wednesday 2nd

of May, to create coordinated cross-functional

work spirit within the LC and allow transparency in their

overall plans. LCP had an intense talk with the middle

managers body, talked a bit on leadership, coaching and

mentorship and finally revealed the next strategic plan for

AIESEC Alexandria, and how we will contribute to its

evolution. Finally, TM’s VP and TLs shared their intention to

help organize the middle managers’ plans and create

periodical meetings to help in cross-functional work

organization.

New Positions on the way! With the end of Q2 in June, MMs now are setting

their farewells, as TL applications for Q3/Q4 are soon

to be released. Also, It’s been revealed that some

functions are going to open joint positions for this

term; OGX in cooperation with communication will

open a new team called Outgoing Marketing, also,

Finance in coordination with ER are about to open a

new position soon to be announced.

Communication & IM opens First LC Blog Communication & IM has finally set its plan to open

an LC Blog for the externals, Alumni, and EPs until the

release of AIESEC Alexandria’s website. Currently it’s

being set up and to be finalized and open to public by

the end of May. Also, members from the whole LC

are welcome to write and add their own content

sharing experience, news or relevant brand talk! If

you are interested contact Nada Madkour or Dina

Nashaat for more information

CC Teamster now in Action As AIESEC Alexandria begins to warm up for an upcoming

huge international conference, the CC team is now

complete and in action; as earlier last April, the CC teamster

has finally been selected. Along with the CCP and CCVPs,

now the team includes: Abdelfatah Nader, Adham El-Atriby,

Mazen Ayman, Mennat-Allah Badr, Nardeen Moaaz,

Khuloud Ezzat, Shaza Shebl, Layla Alaa, Nada Hazem,

Peter Shakhloul, Yusra Mostafa, Arsany Soliman, Mai Tayel,

Maraam Aly, Nourhan Alaa, Omar Gamal and Samir Talaat.

Now, we all wish them the very best of luck this year.

April’s LC Meeting LC meeting this month was unusually packed with activities. Dalia EL-Alashi and Omar Gamal delivered a session and a workshop on time management; also Peter Shakhloul gave a session on self-motivation and another workshop was given on “how to create your own project” Finally, LCP, Mina Shakhloul, gave a little talk about his experience and what he’d seen in EuroXpro in Greece, which left the members wowed. We’re looking forward to hear more of that next LC meeting!

Talent

Management

In Brief Every issue, in this section we will demonstrate a brief about each function to contribute to members’

education and boost internal communication.

In General

TM is responsible for creating a complete and

impactful AIESEC XP for every member, in every stage.

They are the driver of programs that develop

members’ competencies (from the GCM) and an LC

culture that promotes desired behaviors and

functions in accordance with the AIESEC values.

Vice President: Mohamed El-Miniawi

Structure:

Development Team: Responsible for setting the

educational plan for the LC, applying the educational

cycle, holding LC meetings, Implementing the tracking

system, collecting feedback from all layers of the LC,

insuring mentorship & motivation, talent education,

insuring a high retention rate and finally insuring

pipelines.

Events Team: Responsible for Creating an Events

Calendar Plan, Talent Marketing With Comm &

IM, Holding Local Conferences, Holding Trainings

Based on the education Plan and Tracking

Needs, Ensuring Cross functional Synergy through the

Strategic Triangle and other functions, Creating

Projects based on learning (PBOL), Raising Learning

Partners.