Leadership in an Era of Globalization
 The self - described "Kilimanjaro" class met for its third seminar, Leadership in an Era of Globalization, moderated by Aspen Senior moderators Keith Berwick, Skip Battle, and Peter Reiling. This seminar aims to develop a deep appreciation for the depth of globalization and to prompt a dialogue on its impact on South Africa, both positive and negative. The Kilimanjaro Class is comprised of eleven men and eight women of great accomplishment in their own fields. The Fellows presented their leadership projects, which include: a project to support hildren orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS; another connecting artisans, business, and fashions for income generation; an African news service to give Africans an opportunity to help influence news about the continent in the outside world; building an African center for dialogue and reflection; and working on increasing property ownership as a means to greater financial security. Fellows also produced and presented a version of Wole Soyinke's "Death and the King's Horseman" adapted to a globalization theme. The Kilimanjaro class was made possible through the generous support of the Global Markets Institute of Goldman Sachs and Barloworld, Inc.
In mid-June 2004, the East Africa class of Fellows convened in Mweya, Uganda for a seminar entitled "Leading in an Era of Globalization," moderated by Wofford College President Ben Dunlap and Aspen executive vice president Peter Reiling.
The seminar is designed to expose the Fellows to the economic, political, scientific, technological, and cultural dimensions of globalization; to promote a dialogue on how each is impacting them in the organizations they lead; and to develop creative leadership responses to the challenges they present. Among the readings discussed were Thomas Friedman's "Lexus and the Olive Tree", Aspen Trustee Sylvia Earle's "Sea Change", and Chinua Achebe's "No Longer At Ease" -- a tale of how even a well-intentioned young government worker in Nigeria succumbs to the temptations of bribery. The seminar concluded with a spirited and powerful performance of Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman."
Quotes from participants.
Palkesh Shah, Senior Director, SpinKnit Ltd, Kenya and (seated) Elkanah Odembo, Executive Director, Center for Philanthropy and Social Responsibility, Kenya in the Fellows' performance of Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman" |
Members of the East Africa class of the Africa Leadership Initiative in Mweya, Uganda |
Seminar moderator Ben Dunlap, President of Wofford College, South Carolina |
Gavin Bell, Managing Director, Kengeles Management Group, Kenya and Dr. Margaret Kigozi, Executive Director, Ugandan Investment Authority |
Catherine Ngahu, Managing Director, Strategic Business Options Ltd, kenya, and Michael Kinbinge, Director, TechnoServe/Kenya |
Bart Kakooza, President, MediaPlus, Uganda and John Taylor, Acting CEO, TechnoServe Inc. |
Ali Mufuruki, East Africa Chairman of the Africa Leadership Initiative and of Infotech Investments, Tanzania with Mahmoud Kombo, Information and Communications Technology Consultant, Tanzania |
Zuhura Muro, Human Resources Direcor, CELTEL Tanzania Limited |
Mariam Luyombo and Bart Kakooza in the Fellows' performance of Wole Soyinka's "Death and the King's Horseman" |
Mariam Luyombo, Executive Director, Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association and Founder, Taibah Schools Management Systems, Uganda |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
