Pre-Program Leadership Development Activities

Prepare to lead, connect, reflect, and grow. These optional activities are designed to help you gain momentum before the Forum officially begins.

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Available: Now – Until Week 1 Live Session (21 May 2025)

1. Virtual Peer Networking

Objective: Start building your cohort network.

  • Join the official IPSC WhatsApp group for your cohort
  • Introduce yourself with your name, country, and 1–2 interests
  • Reach out to 2–3 peers for a short virtual coffee chat or message exchange

WhatsApp Group Link: Join Now

Outcome: Build your first connections in the IPSC Academy community.

2. Mini Leadership Challenge

Objective: Reflect on cyber leadership and sovereignty under pressure.

3. Vision Development

Objective: Begin articulating your leadership purpose.

Journal Prompts:

  • What does leadership in the Indo-Pacific mean to me?
  • In 5 years, how do I want to have contributed to the region?

Write 300–500 words. Optionally, submit your vision to be shared anonymously with peers.

4. Goal Setting

Objective: Set intentions for the Forum.

Download and complete the Goal Setting Worksheet to define:

  • Two personal growth goals
  • One professional or strategic goal

5. Decision-Making Simulation

Note: Incorporated into Activity 2 (Mini Leadership Challenge).

6. Book Club (Optional)

Reading: Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald Heifetz

This foundational book on adaptive leadership aligns with themes of Week 1.

Participation Guidelines

  • All activities are optional
  • Submit reflections and files via the Pre-Program Submission Portal
  • Join the discussion forum to interact with peers and mentors