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The origins of this model:

Columba 1400 CentreStaffin, Isle of SkyeScotland, UK

Columba 1400 - Quick Facts

• Has been in existence for more than 15 years• One of the most researched youth leadership

development models in the UK• Founded by Norman Drummond, former Headmaster

of the prestigious Loretto School and BBC National Governor

• Patron is HRH The Princess Royal• Board of Trustees consists of CEOs of some of the

largest corporate companies and foundations in the country.

• http://www.columba1400.com/about_us/our_people.html

A different approach to Leadership Development

1. Leadership is something to be “caught” not “taught.” – Elicitation Model: The ability to lead is

already present in a young person, but it must be drawn out.

“Our task is not to put the greatness back into humanity but to elicit it, for the greatness is there already.” John Buchan.

2. A Values-based approach to leadership development: 6 days, 6 values

• Awareness - Knowing and understanding yourself, other people & your environment

• Focus - recognising and concentrating on critical and essential information

• Creativity - Seeing and implementing solutions, ideas and initiatives

• Integrity - Being reliable and trustworthy, remaining whole and true to your potential

• Perseverance - Enduring and remaining strong when faced with complication, tragedy and resistance

• Service - Sharing resources selflessly and effectively, using your strengths and experience to contribute to the greater good.

The physical space in which the programme takes place is an integral part of the learning experience; the geography, history and culture of the place is used to craft the narrative from which leadership lessons can be drawn.

3. Pedagogy of Place

South Africans at Columba 1400

Why we do it…

Our intention is to help young people to find it in

themselves to initiate change around them.

This will enable learners to create stronger

schools and communities through their leadership.

Programme Participants• School-based model• Participants on a typical

Leadership Academy consist of 10 learners, 2 teachers and the headmaster. This helps to ensure buy-in from the school and a conducive environment for learner-driven initiatives.

• Participants choose to be ambassadors for their school and community.

The SA Leadership AcademyProcess

• Venue/Location

• Contextualisation

• Programme

Venue/Location

Contextualisation

• Values

• Symbols

• Metaphors

Awareness Focus Creativity Integrity Perseverance Service

Programme

Awareness Focus Creativity Integrity Perseverance Service

3 Pilot Academies At Fugitives Drift

June 29 – July 5July 13 – July 19July 27 – August 2

Important Elements

Awareness Focus Creativity Integrity Perseverance Service

• Warmth of welcome and hospitality

• Creating a ‘Container’ for possibility

• Role modeling and practical experience of values

• A sense of a shared journey

• An emphasis on Service as ultimate expression of leadership

→ your core values→ your role in the world

→ handling conflict→ working with others

→ working on yourself

→ being a response-able leader

→ reflection time

→ putting skills and learnings into practise

→ your success as a leader

Learning about…Learning about…

Celebrating YOU → graduation

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