INNOVATIVE EXECUTIVE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING FOR DEVELOPING NATIONS
Education is the key that unlocks the door of opportunity. This is acutely true for entreprenuers, executives and government leaders in developing countries around the world. Lifelong professional learning enhances career advancement, creates competitive advantage, and opens new avenues for organizational growth. The Compass Leadership Institute offers innovative executive-level training and field experiences in best practices for communities focused on socio-economic growth.
"The mission of The Compass Leadership Institute is TO FOSTER socio-economic growth in developing natioNS WITH INNOVATIVE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION."
LEARNING MODEL
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The Compass Leadership Institute delivers powerful executive development through a holistic learning model that combines real-world case studies on contemporary management topics with hands-on field activities and site visits.
The interactive classroom sessions led by subject-matter experts build understanding of key concepts and best practices, and small-group teams collaborate on case study solutions. Participants then spend time at businesses, non-profits and government entities to observe operations and meet with organization leaders. These site visits reinforce in practice the learning from case study analysis.
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LOCATIONS AND STRUCTURE​
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The Compass Leadership Institute offers interactive executive leadership seminars on a variety of contemporary business topics throughout the year in three different American cities: Honolulu/Waikiki, Hawaii; San Francisco/Silicon Valley, California; and Los Angeles/Santa Monica, California. Other locations may be considered upon special request.
Each seminar is designed as a five to six-day professional development and cultural experience for up to 20 colleagues from a single country. This nation-focused structure allows for collaborative learning among business and government leaders who share economic circumstances, a common language, and similar backgrounds.
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Typically, a designated government official or business association leader serves as a Program Facilitator who works with the Compass Leadership Institute to organize a seminar based on the country's socio-economic needs and growth goals. The Program Facilitator invites executives from the private and public sectors to participate.
TOPICS AND SCHEDULE​
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The country Program Facilitator and the Compass Leadership Institute design a customized executive learning experience for each seminar group by selecting the best location, the ideal timing, and the most appropriate business topics—two per seminar. They use the following matrix to guide their planning.
INCLUSIONS AND COST
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The country Program Facilitator manages participant recruitement and communications, and arranges travel to and from the seminar location. When the list of 20 participants has been finalized, the Compass Leadership Institute provides a comprehensive invitation letter and document package for participants to use when applying for a travel visa to the United States.
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The Compass Leadership Institute team then provide an all-inclusive post-arrival participant experience in each seminar location using the typical structure shown below—although the number of total days may vary based on group needs and logistics:​
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Hotel reservations based on double-occupancy
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Airport greeting and bus transportation to the hotel
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Breakfast and lunch arrangements on most days
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Morning seminar instruction using the case study method on Day 1 and Day 2
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Afternoon site visit to relevant organizations on Day 1 and Day 2
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Evenings are left open for participants to explore and dine on their own
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Small-group team presentations of case study solutions on the morning of Day 3
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Group luncheon and presentation of seminar completion certificates on Day 3
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Afternoon visit to a site of cultural importance in the seminar location on Day 3
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Escorted group tour to a regional site or attraction of significance on Day 4
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Hotel check-out and transportation to the airport for group departure on Day 5​
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The total cost per-person (based on a group of 20 participants) for this inclusive location package typically ranges from US $1,200 to $1,800, depending on program length, location, and price fluctuations of hotel rates and other expenses. This is subject to change. The final package cost is determined in cooperation with the country Program Facilitator who communicates this in advance to the participants. Note: Air flight arrangements and expenses traveling to and from the seminar location are the responsibility of the participants and the Program Facilitator.
Seminar payments from each participant are collected and managed by the country Program Facilitator and then directed to the Compass Leadership Institute via bank wire transfer at least 60 days before the seminar start date.
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"COMPASS HAS CONDUCTED SEVERAL GREAT SEMINARS FOR MY CAMBODIAN ENTREPRENEUR GROUPS. THE INSTRUCTION IS WORLD-CLASS AND THE SITE VISITS DRIVE HOME PARTICIPANT LEARNING."
UM SERIVUTH - NATIONAL PRODUCTIVY CENTRE OF CAMBODIA
ABOUT COMPASS
Laurie and David Preece established the Compass Leadership Institute after many years of successful engagement as consultants, subject matter experts, and seminar hosts for international groups sponsored by the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organization in locations such as Fiji, Indonesia and Hawaii.
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Their close interactions with APO seminar participants from around the world demonstrated a great demand for best-practices-based professional learning and development. Participants were eager to gain new knowledge and experiences that could be applied in their home countries as part of strategies for economic and social advancement.
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David and Laurie also had extensive experience with international college students during his 12 years on the business and hospitality faculty at Brigham Young University-Hawaii. In teaching, mentoring and socializing with this diverse group of international students, David and Laurie observed their unique and enthusiastic need for competence in sophisticated business strategies and practices which could launch careers and create opportunities for success in their developing nations.
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Laurie and David determined to establish a structured and innovative approach to professional learning based on their experiences and observations among global professionals in the public and private sectors—and among young people preparing for career entry into similar roles.
The outcome of this journey is the Compass Leadership Institute which is dedicated to fostering socio-economic growth in developing nations through innovative professional education.