LEADERSHIP

DEVELOPMENT MODEL
4 elements, a lifetime of learning
 LDM?
WHAT IS THE
AIESEC's leadership development model comes from years
of study. What do AIESECers develop and what makes our
organization so unique?

AIESEC creates world citizens, who are self-aware, able to

empower others, and solution oriented!

We believe LEADERSHIP is fundamental solution! The youth

of today is capable of delivering and impacting change in
ways never seen or heard before and part of out contribution
is enabling that potential and ability in the best possible
ways.
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 LDA?
WHAT IS THE
LDA, Leadership development
Assessment is the key tool we use to
assess the Leadership Qualities of a
Member/Team Leader It provides
insights on his/her development based
on the Leadership Qualities and the
Defining Elements.

By end of each AIESEC experience, we

want to see these leadership qualities
developed as the outcome.

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 SOLUTION ORIENTED
AIESEC cultivates individuals who:
Adapt and show resilience in the face of
challenges.
Transmit positivity to move forward through
uncertainty.
Take risks when it is needed.

Being solution oriented means to address issues and

put yourself in the front lines to navigate spaces of
conflict and figure out real-world solutions
individually, locally and globally.

“I come up with solutions to challenges. I am flexible and I am always

ready to take the necessary risks .Every time I fall I always stand back up.”
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SELF AWARE
AIESEC cultivates individuals who:
Understand and live personal values.
Focus on strengths over weaknesses
and positively grow.
Explore one's passions and ambitions.

Being self-aware means to be critical of

your growth and constantly and consistently move
forward to make it happen in the most invested
platforms.

“I know what I am good at, what’s important to me, and what I am passionate
about. I am constantly exploring what I want to achieve in my life.”

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 WORLD CITIZEN
AIESEC cultivates individuals who:
Believe in their ability to make a difference in
the world.
Are interested in world issues and crisis.
Enjoy taking responsibility for improving the
world continuously.

Being a world citizen means to understand the

needs of the world and working towards fulfilling
those needs and making a change.

“I am aware of what is going on in the world and enjoy taking an active role in
contributing towards making it a better place for everyone.”
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EMPOWERING OTHERS
AIESEC cultivates individuals who:
Communicate effectively in diverse environments.
Develop and empower other people alongside
themselves.
Engage with others to achieve a bigger purpose.

Empowering others means to put yourself

in a staple of diverse individuals and work
together to lift them up alongside your
own growth and development.

“I am able to communicate ideas clearly, engage in meaningful conversations

with others, and co-create spaces of collaboration that empower people to take
07 action.”
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WE ARE A
YOUTH
LEADERSHIP
MOVEMENT