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Servant Leadership for Purpose Driven Organisations

Servant leadership puts the growth and wellbeing of people first, an approach that resonates strongly with community rooted African values of ubuntu and collective responsibility. This course helps leaders serve their teams while still delivering demanding results. Participants explore how to lead with humility, empower others, and align daily decisions with a clear organisational purpose.

What you will be able to do

  • Describe the principles of servant leadership and how they differ from traditional models.
  • Connect servant leadership to African values of community and shared responsibility.
  • Practise listening, empathy and stewardship in daily leadership situations.
  • Empower team members to take ownership and grow their capabilities.
  • Balance serving people with holding them accountable for results.
  • Craft a personal purpose statement that guides your leadership choices.

Course outline

  1. 01Origins and Principles of Servant Leadership
  2. 02Ubuntu and the African Roots of Serving Others
  3. 03Listening, Empathy and Stewardship in Practice
  4. 04Empowering and Growing Your People
  5. 05Serving and Holding to Account at the Same Time
  6. 06Leading With Purpose and Meaning
  7. 07Your Personal Servant Leadership Commitment

Who should attend

This course suits managers and leaders in businesses, non profit organisations and public bodies who want to lead in a way that develops people and serves a wider purpose.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Online2US$900
24 to 25 Aug 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Cairo2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Kigali2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Lagos2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Kampala2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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