Art and Practice of Leadership
The Art and Practice of Leadership (APL): It is a three-day-long leadership and skills development national workshop, which offers participants an exceptional opportunity to learn how to practice leadership during a crisis. Originally conceptualized at Harvard University, APL offers participants the chance to embark on a stimulating personal journey that helps them gain cutting-edge skills for a post-pandemic world and learn new competencies to better compete in the evolving job market. Participants drawn from top universities from all over Bangladesh will also attain the opportunity to be part of a powerful network of youth leaders.
Eligibility
● 3rd or 4th year undergraduate students
● Full-time master’s students who completed their bachelor’s degree not more than two years ago from an accredited university in Bangladesh
● Young professionals with up to 2 years of experience
Learning Outcomes
After completing APL you will learn
Leadership
Communication through public speaking
Emotional intelligence
Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Mental well-being
Learning from failure
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of becoming a participant?
APL will help you understand how you can maximize your potential as you gain training on
cutting-edge skills such as:
• Leadership in crisis
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Emotional intelligence
• Tools for mental well-being
• Learning from failure
You will also have the opportunity to be a part of the BYLC Graduate Network (BGN), a powerful network of bright and accomplished young people from all over Bangladesh.
Who can apply?
• 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate students
• Full-time master’s students who completed their bachelor’s degree not more than two years ago from an accredited university in Bangladesh
• Young professionals with up to 2 years of experience
How much will the workshop cost?
BDT 5,000 for students & BDT 7,000 for young professionals
Is financial aid available?
Very limited financial aid is available for participants. The amount is based on two criteria:
• Your family’s financial situation
• Availability of our funds
What are the acceptable methods of payment for registration?
Registration fees have to be paid via bKash.
How selective is the admission process?
Candidates will be critically assessed for their skills on written communication and overall performance through the application form and the final interview round.
Can I expect to receive feedback even if I am not selected as a participant?
We try our best to support the development of the youth. However, due to resource constraints, we will not be able to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not invited for the second round of assessments. If you are selected for the second round and do not make it to the final pool of selected participants, we will be happy to share with you a scanned copy of your assessment form with comments from the interview board members.
Do I have to attend every session of the workshop?
It is mandatory to attend every session to graduate from the workshop and receive the certificate. The workshop structure has been designed accordingly to build on the concepts covered in the previous sessions. The overall experience will be most valuable for you if you have attended all the sessions of the workshop. If, due to emergencies, a participant is unable to attend any session, they will need to inform their instructor/facilitator beforehand.