FINAL EXECUTIVE SUMMARY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Summary Note (October 2011)

Overview: This summary note provides a high-level overview of proposed Leadership Academies to be established in: 1. Cape Town, South Africa. 2. Granada, Spain. 3. UK 4. Istanbul, Turkey. 5. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mission: To develop leaders intellectually, Islamically, spiritually, ethically, physically and socially. Objectives:

Develop independent, critical thinkers, thriving for academic and moral excellence, and embarking on a programme of lifelong learning and service to Islam and society. Develop an Esprit de Corps of Muslim Leaders by combining traditional Islamic knowledge and global leadership skills. Develop an internationally networked Order of Young Muslim Leaders with a solid work ethic, who communicates well and are able to function in a diverse and ever-changing world. Provide internationally accepted, comprehensive programmes that give participants theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

Programmes: 1. Academic 2. Spiritual & Ethical 3. Social Development 4. Physical

First Year
First Semester Second Semester

1 st Quarter Jan - Feb - Mar Programme 1. Political Studies:

2nd Quarter Apr - May - Jun

3rd Quarter Jul - Aug - Sept

4 rth Quarter Oct - Nov - Dec

Governance & Statecraft: Public and Private Sector

Empires through the Ages: Roman, Greece, Umayyads & Al Andalus, Ottoman, Persian, Mughal, Mongol, African (Mali, Axum, etc.), Native American ( Inca, Aztec). Comparative Study of Leaders [Islamic and Other: PROPHET (SAWS), Salahudeen Ayyubi, etc.] Introduction to Strategic Studies: Ibn Khaldun, Sun Tzu, Kautilyas Arthashastra , Von Clausewitz, Machiavelli, etc. Classics: Ottoman Studies I Greece I Islamic Studies / Quran Introduction to Islamic Finance Languages

Empires through the Ages (Continued) 8.30

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9.30

2
Comparative Study of Leaders (Continued) 10.30

2. Introduction to Business Management

Academic

Leadership: definitions, tools, key competencies & practices

3
11.30 Introduction to Strategic Studies: (Continued)

3. Lit-Politics

Classical Islamic Literature, Shakespeare

4
12.30 Lunch & Prayer 2.00

4. Classics: Ottoman Studies I Roman I 5. Islamic Studies / Quarn 6. Introduction to Economics 7. Languages: Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Urdu (Optional)

Classics: Ottoman Studies I Roman I Islamic Studies / Quran Introduction to Islamic Economics Languages

Classics: Ottoman Studies I Greece I Islamic Studies / Quran Introduction of the Gold Dinar and Silver Dirham in the economic system Languages

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3.00

6
4.00

7
5.00

Throughout the year (evening sessions once a week)

Thikr Halaqa / Study Circle Thikr Halaqa / Study Circle Thikr Halaqa / Study Circle Thikr Halaqa / Study Circle

Spiritual & Ethical

Visits to hospitals, orphanages and old age homes Spiritual Traditions in Islam The Spiritual Path in Islam

Visits to hospitals, orphanages and old age homes

Visits to hospitals, orphanages and old age homes Ijtihad, Independent thinking & Critical Reasoning Spiritual Art & Poetry

Visits to hospitals, orphanages and old age homes Sacred Music, Movements & Rituals

The Social System of Islam Islamic Culture & Values Sacred Texts

The Moral System of Islam

First Year
First Semester Second Semester

1 st Quarter Jan - Feb - Mar Topics

2nd Quarter Apr - May - Jun

3rd Quarter Jul - Aug - Sept

4 rth Quarter Oct - Nov - Dec

Weekly seminars and workshops (Evenings and Saturdays)

Time and self management Negotiation & Mediation skills Key Financial Ratios

Key Competencies

Professional Communication and Presentation: verbal, non-verbal, visual, written, information and communication technologies Speech, Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Communication

Problem-solving & Critical Thinking Tools

Conflict Resolution and Management

Proposal Writing and Business Planning (Group Proposals and businessplans)

Computer Literacy (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Debate Training Public Speaking Action Research (Qualitative & Quantitative methods)

Scenario Planning Project Management (Theory and Practice - Team project) Chess, War gaming (Islamic, NonIslamic, Historical & Contemporary)

Social Development

Topics Social Justice in Islam

Seminars, workshops, team-based learning, group efforts, voluntary work, work camps
Service: Its Methods and Manners Public Good, Environment and Sustainable Development Adopt and support local community organisation / vulnerable groups (Elderly, youth, etc.) Adopt, develop and support local mosque

Charity, Zakah and Infaq

Social and Community Development

The Mosque as Centre/Hub for Development Establish a local community Waqf

Hizmet and the The Servant Leader

Philanthropy and Development (Including different types of Philanthropic organisations)

Disaster Relief & Management

Once a month on a Saturday + Sunday hikes

First Aid Training Hiking & orienteering (Map & compas work) Canoeing Caving Digital SLR (Photography) Horse Riding Sea Kayaking Mountain & Wilderness Search & Rescue Pistol & Rifle Shooting Survival Training and Survival Camp Winter Team Building Breakaway (Jun-Jul: Garden Route) Activities: Waterfall Zipline, Waterfall abseiling, quad bikes, orienteering, etc. Yoga Tai Chi Fencing Documentary Making Paintball Shooting

Physical

Fire Training Rock Climbing & Single Rope Technique Swimming Self Defence Archery

Spring Adventure Camp (7-10 days Cederberg) Based on Senior Scout Adventure activities: marksmanship, sailing, rock climbing, goldpanning, etc.

Second Year
First Semester Second Semester

1 st Quarter Jan - Feb - Mar Programme 1. Political Studies II

2nd Quarter Apr - May - Jun

3rd Quarter Jul - Aug - Sept

4 rth Quarter Oct - Nov - Dec

Madinan State, Ottoman State, Khaliphate

Madinan State, Ottoman State, Khaliphate

Case study: Palestine and Israel

8.30

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2. Introduction to Systems Thinking Systems Thinking: Managing Chaos and Complexity Systems Thinking: Managing Chaos and Complexity (Continued) Strategic analysis of growth and development of Islam (Continued) Classics: Ottoman Studies II Roman II Islamic Studies / Quran Takaful / insurance Systems Thinking: Individual and group projects Geopolitics and the American Empire 9.30

2
10.30

Academic

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3. Lit-Politics Strategic analysis of growth and development of Islam Introduction to Islamic Architecture and Fine Art (Ottoman, Persian, Mughal) Islamic Studies / Quran Sharia Compliant Investment 11.30

4
12.30 Classics: Ottoman Studies II Greece II Islamic Studies / Quran Lunch & Prayer 2.00

4. Introduction to Islamic Architecture and Fine Art (Ottoman, Persian, Mughal) 5. Islamic Studies / Quran 6.Islamic Finance in the Global Economy

5
3.00

Introduction to Waqf and its application through the ages Languages

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4.00

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7. Languages: Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Urdu, (Optional) Languages Languages 5.00

International Field Trip - (Istanbul & Granada)

Meet with Leadership groups (June-July)

Spiritual & Ethical, Social Development, Physical and Core Competency programme same as first year

Third Year
First Semester Second Semester

1 st Quarter Jan - Feb - Mar Programme 1. Political Studies III

2nd Quarter Apr - May - Jun

3rd Quarter Jul - Aug - Sept

4 rth Quarter Oct - Nov - Dec

Public Policy

Diplomacy

Diplomacy 8.30

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2. Informatics 9.30 Informatics Media and Communications Media and Communications

2
10.30

Academic

3. Military Studies

Military Studies

Grand Strategy

Grand Strategy

3
11.30

4
4. Classics: Ottoman Studies III Roman III 5. Islamic Studies / Quran 6. Political Economy Classics: Ottoman Studies III Roman III Islamic Studies / Quran Multilateral Financial Institutions, IMF, Word Bank, etc. Languages Classics: Ottoman Studies III Greece III Islamic Studies / Quran Classics: Ottoman Studies III Greece III 12.30 Lunch & Prayer 2.00 Islamic Studies / Quran

5
3.00

Development Economics

Development Economics

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4.00

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7. Languages: Turkish, Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Urdu (Optional) Languages Languages 5.00

International Tour of Diplomatic Capitals - (New York, Washington, Brussels)

Meet with Diplomats and Leadership groups (June-July)

Spiritual & Ethical, Social Development, Physical and Core Competency programme same as first year

Fourth Year (Honours)

First Semester Second Semester

1 st Quarter Jan - Feb - Mar

2nd Quarter Apr - May - Jun

3rd Quarter Jul - Aug - Sept

4 rth Quarter Oct - Nov - Dec

Advanced Leadership Programme

Specialisation

SEMESTER ABROAD

Introduction to International Elite Policy Groups, Think Tanks and Networks

Delivery Format Classroom based Outdoor Retreats School based programmes Mentoring and Couching programme Islamic Leadership based counselling Leadership based tutoring Online classes Seminars and short programmes Workshops Internships Volunteering Community service

Qualifications Certificate Diploma Degree (Undergraduate)

Structure:

Board of Governors
(Regulated by a Board Charter)

Chamber of Patrons
(Business Organisations, Businessmen, NGOs, Government and other Public Sector Entities)

Register of Associates
(Associate Universities, Colleges, Academics, Scholars, NGOs, Professional Boards, Individuals, etc.)

Enterprise Board

Executive Management Team (EMT) & Administration

Academic Council

Programme Advisory Group (PAG)

Academic Programme

Spiritual & Ethical Programme

PAG

Physical Programme

PAG

Social Development Programme

PAG

Board of Governors: The Academy will be governed by a Board of Governors. The Chamber of Patrons: Allows for honourary recognitions, entitlement and sustainability with regard to ongoing support from our patrons. The Register of Associates (or affiliates): Is a necessary component for the achievement of academic excellence. It would allow for dual certification and accreditation of subjects, especially where the Academy does not provide certain subjects in its curriculum. It will allow for visiting lecturers and lectures, it will facilitate joint projects Academic Council: Establish curriculum, maintain standards, Draft protocols, etc. Executive Management Team (EMT): Executive and implementation responsibility Finance Enterprise Board: Respected local, national and international businessmen, entrepreneurs and professionals. The enterprise board will be responsible for the following; Establishing a Waqf Fund for the Academy. Identifying and establishing enterprises for and linked to the Academy that can generate income for the Academy. Ensuring the enterprises associated with the Academy are viable and sustainable businesses.