Duration & Topic Introduction to Aspire Leaders Program (ALP) – 5 mins Self-Discovery: Take the Big 5 Personality Test (IPIP) – 20 mins Reflection: Connecting personality strengths with career paths – 30 mins Professional development videos (networking, interview skills, resume writing) – 15 mins Career planning activity: Resume building & mock interviews – 60 mins Presentation preparation: Personal strengths & career vision – 60 mins Roundtable setup: Peer sharing on leadership journeys – 15 mins Presentation & peer review: Strengths & aspirations – 45 mins Week 1 assessment & reflection – 20 mins Activities Watch instructional video on program structure and expectations Complete personality test and identify strengths & improvement areas Write a journal entry on career aspirations Watch Harvard Business School career videos Identify mentors and update resume/project plan Prepare and deliver a 3-minute presentation Participate in peer discussions and feedback Complete evaluation survey Purpose: Begins introspection, helping participants discover strengths, align career goals, and build professional readiness.

Duration & Topic Introduction to leadership course – 5 mins Session 1: Understanding yourself – 60 mins Session 2: Contextual leadership – 60 mins Assignment: Leadership in action – 120 mins Session 3: Leadership in emerging technologies – 60 mins Assignment: Developing an idea for change – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Module assessment – 30 mins Activities Watch introduction video Read articles and leadership videos Analyze leadership traits and discuss with peers Identify a local problem and develop action plan Learn about AI, digital literacy, ethical tech Present project ideas and receive feedback Purpose: Expands leadership from self-awareness to real-world application.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Session: Identifying community problems – 60 mins Assignment: Stakeholder mapping – 120 mins Session: Leading change through innovation – 60 mins Assignment: Solution proposal – 120 mins Session: Leadership ethics & decision-making – 60 mins Assignment: Case study analysis – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Activities Learn social impact leadership Identify and research community issues Develop a solution proposal Analyze ethical leadership case studies Present solutions to peers Purpose: Focuses on ethical leadership, innovation, and solving real-world problems.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Strategic leadership & vision planning – 60 mins Assignment: Leadership vision statement – 120 mins Project planning strategies – 60 mins Assignment: Project roadmap – 120 mins Fundraising & resource mobilization – 60 mins Assignment: Pitch leadership project – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Assessment & reflection – 30 mins Activities Learn strategy and execution Develop personal leadership vision Create project roadmap Learn fundraising techniques Deliver leadership project pitch Purpose: Transforms ideas into structured, actionable leadership plans.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Understanding global leadership – 60 mins Cultural intelligence assignment – 120 mins Systems thinking session – 60 mins Systems thinking assignment – 120 mins Adaptive leadership & crisis management – 60 mins Crisis leadership assignment – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Assessment – 30 mins Activities Study leadership across cultures Apply systems thinking to real problems Analyze crisis leadership cases Engage in global leadership discussions Purpose: Builds global awareness and adaptive leadership skills.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Future of work & digital leadership – 60 mins Technology leadership assignment – 120 mins Tech for social impact session – 60 mins Tech initiative assignment – 120 mins Ethical leadership session – 60 mins Ethics assignment – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Assessment – 30 mins Activities Learn about AI, automation, and digital leadership Develop tech-based leadership initiative Analyze ethical leadership dilemmas Present digital leadership ideas Purpose: Prepares leaders for digital transformation and ethical tech use.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Identifying social problems – 60 mins Problem analysis assignment – 120 mins Designing solutions session – 60 mins Solution feasibility assignment – 120 mins Pitching social impact ideas – 60 mins Pitch deck assignment – 120 mins Roundtable discussion – 60 mins Assessment – 30 mins Activities Identify real social issues Design practical solutions Create and deliver impact pitch Purpose: Helps participants turn innovative ideas into real-world change strategies.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Turning vision into action – 60 mins Action plan assignment – 120 mins Partnerships & resource mobilization – 60 mins Stakeholder engagement assignment – 120 mins Public speaking & advocacy – 60 mins Leadership presentation assignment – 120 mins Leadership showcase discussion – 60 mins Final reflection – 30 mins Activities Create leadership action plan Build partnerships and stakeholder strategy Develop storytelling and advocacy skills Present final leadership initiative Purpose: Focuses on execution, partnerships, and leadership communication.

Duration & Topic Introduction – 5 mins Leadership in globalized world – 60 mins Comparative leadership assignment – 120 mins Global network engagement – 60 mins Networking assignment – 120 mins Technology in leadership evolution – 60 mins Future leadership assignment – 120 mins Global leadership discussion – 60 mins Assessment – 30 mins Activities Study global leadership styles Build international leadership network Explore role of AI and social media Write essay/video on leadership future Purpose: Builds global influence, networking, and future leadership vision.

Sessions Founder’s mindset Sustainable cities & leadership Social networks for change Operations research for leaders Leadership through agility & resilience Science & technology leadership Activities Attend expert sessions Learn data-driven leadership Study adaptability and resilience Write summary of insights Final reflection and goal setting Purpose: Provides expert-level insights and prepares participants for real-world leadership.