University Leadership Training
Programme

Hosting and Delivery Methods
Hosted at the University of Iowa, and Nairobi, Kenya University Leadership Training program is led by distinguished faculty from CLIG and offers a rich, global learning experience through interactive workshops, case studies, benchmarking visits, and peer-to-peer exchanges.

Target Audience:

  • Members of University Councils
  • Vice-Chancellors & Deputy Vice – Chancellors
  • Chief Executive Officers of Educational Institutions
  • Upcoming University Leaders (Deans of Schools/Faculties and Directors of Institutes)

Key Topics:

  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
  • University–Industry Linkages: Industrial Parks & Incubation Hubs
  • Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
  • Strategic Partnerships, Contracting & Negotiation
  • Resource Mobilization: Grants, Endowments & Philanthropy
  • Internationalization & Global Networking
  • Campus Master Planning & Space Optimization
  • Strategic Priority Setting & Execution
  • Performance Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Transformational Leadership in Higher Education

Transformational leadership in higher education is the art of turning bold visions into meaningful innovation—where integrity drives action, and institutions become catalysts for societal change.

Warren Bennis and John Kotter

Why Attend
This transformative training experience immerses you in a world of cutting-edge academic leadership, where you will learn directly from globally acclaimed experts who are shaping the future of higher education. It opens the door to invaluable benchmarking opportunities—enabling you to compare strategies, systems, and innovations with both leading African universities and top-tier institutions in the United States. Through this global lens, you will discover bold governance and financing models that challenge the status quo and inspire institutional reinvention.
At the same time, it offers a rare opportunity to expand your network of influential peers and changemakers from across the continent and beyond, drawing you into a vibrant, forward-looking community of leaders.

Benefits:
Participants will gain strategic insights, explore emerging technologies and financing models, and strengthen leadership in planning, space management, and stakeholder engagement.

Upcoming Training

Programme: University Leadership Training Programme

Training Date: TBC

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