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Critical Friends Program <\/span>– Employers<\/h1>\n

an in-depth leadership program for (aspiring) executives<\/p>\n

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What is the Critical Friends Program?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The Critical Friends Program (CFP) is an in-depth leadership program for professionals in leadership positions or (upcoming) professionals with leadership ambitions. In a series of 4 meetings<\/strong>, participants are introduced to principles of inclusive leadership<\/strong>, work with actual dilemmas and case histories from the practice of organizations<\/strong> and develop their own vision and approach to the leadership role they want to take<\/strong>. The curriculum of this program is based on the book by Juana Bordas entitled \u201cSalsa, Soul & Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Age.\u201d In this book, she formulates 9 principles of inclusive leadership inspired by African and Indigenous philosophies. Each session explores these principles in theory and practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What are Critical Friends?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the CFP, participants are additionally paired with a critical friend who serves as a sounding board and sparring partner to translate theory to their own practice and context. In the CFP, there are two types of critical friends:<\/p>\n

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  1. A senior professional in a leadership position in an organization<\/strong>. This critical friend brings the experience of leading in a large organization and the dilemmas this can present on issues of D&I.<\/li>\n
  2. An aspiring professional taking a leadership role in community initiatives.<\/strong> This critical friend speaks from experience in social debate and lived experience on issues of D&I.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    In the CFP, two different critical friends are paired together each time so that they can spar with each other from their unique perspective and experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Why a Critical Friends Program?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In the current social context, where movements such as #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo have further fueled the discussion on diversity and inclusion (D&I), inclusive leadership plays a crucial role. However, many professionals experience acting embarrassment when it comes to D&I issues. The CFP provides a safe and enriching environment where participants develop actionable perspectives, with concrete tools and strategies to create impact in their organizations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Watch the video below for more commentary from the program’s coordinator and participants:<\/p>\n

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    What have you accomplished after going through the Critical Friends Program?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n