Definición de agentes de cambio en aiesec (english)
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Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
How does AIESEC contribute to
that ideal scenario?
What do we do to move the
world in that direction?
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
The success of AIESEC is ...
... to develop people who will
have an impact on society...
... to contribute to our communities by
creating a large number of such
people...
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Change Agents!
“...developing socially responsible,
entrepreneurial, culturally sensitive,
active learners who are proactive
agents of change…”
Who is a
Change Agent?
“Change agent is a person
who has the ability (skills
and knowledge) and
willingness (determination)
to make a positive change
in the society…”
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
AIESEC Change Agents What are the characteristics of a change agent?
Let’s have a closer look...
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Culturally sensitive
The attitude towards the world and communication; how
do you approach other people.
Skills
• Understanding positive and negative aspects of native country
and of its role in world affairs.
• Knowledge of the people and culture of host country, and
understanding country’s role in world affairs.
• Interest in learning about other peoples and cultures; ability to
accept and to appreciate their differences.
• Ability to adapt to another culture
• Ability to communicate with people from other cultures
• Respect and aim to understand cultural differences.
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Somebody is
Culturally sensitive when…
Indicators
Understands and appreciates own culture
Understands and appreciates other
cultures
Adapts to cultures
Manages intercultural communication
Respects cultural differences
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Socially Responsible
The attitude towards your role as an individual in society, how
do you make decisions, on which values are they based, and
how do you stand up for your own values.
Skills • Awareness of societal issues, commitment to create positive
change, sustainability.
• Awareness of the short-term and long-term social and environmental
impact of a decision or action.
• Ability to think holistically.
• Be honest and do what is committed to.
• Ability to help and serve others.
• To base actions on a core set of values and principles, to seek work
that is fulfilling and values growth and learning over material success.
• Understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Somebody is
Socially Responsible when…
Indicators
Takes responsibility
Makes oneself accountable
Behaves with integrity
Has spirit of service
Is values based and principle centered
Is committed to corporate responsibility
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Active Learner
The attitude towards change and self-development.
Skills
• Tendency not to accept things as they appear on the surface
• Tendency to be discriminating and sceptical of stereotypes
• Ability o transform what you heard/read into own forms of
interpretation
• Exchange of ideas: need for participation in intellectual
discussion; desire to stimulate thinking of other people.
• Ability to come up with innovative solutions.
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Somebody is an
Active Learner when…
Indicators
Takes a curious/open attitude
Is critical thinker
Is reflective
Brings concepts, ideas and knowledge together
Is aware of opportunities and of change
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Entrepreneurial
The attitude to actually implement the things that are
learned.
Skills
• The want to try new things and find creative and innovative
solutions
• The courage to take risks
• Having a vision for him/herself and society and sees the
longer term and wider picture
• The want to for an individual to take responsibility for own
learning and success
• Strives for his/her goals without giving up
• Solutions oriented and results oriented
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Somebody is
Entrepreneurial when…
Indicators
Searches for creativity and for innovating
Is a risk taker
Is visionary
Takes a proactive approach
Shows determination
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Leadership: Proactive agents of change
The attitude of putting into practice your leadership skills to
challenge the status quo and to drive a change.
Skills
• The degree to which an individual leads by example, is
committed to creating a positive impact in society, has a
personal vision and knows how they would like to contribute to
society
• Interpersonal skills: Ability to understand and be understood
by others; skill at interacting socially (speaking, listening, and
observation skills); willingness to accept and share with others.
• Team Work: Ability to work together with a group of people for
a common goal. Capacity to compromise for a team goal.
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Somebody is an
Proactive agent of change when…
Indicators
Is able to communicate thoughts and vision
Co-operates with others
Feels self awareness and self-satisfaction
Is willing to lead by example
Is aware of social global and local issues
Is committed to provide solutions
Puts ideas into practice
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Let’s not forget!
“…we can have a large impact only if
we are creating mass number of
these change agents…”
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Cool !
So far we have looked at the “end
outcome” or the “product” of
AIESEC…change agents.
But how do we actually create those
change agents? What is the experience
we create?
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
Read the story given out to you an start discussing on:
•How did AIESEC experience change/improve that person in the story?
• How will that person contribute to the society?
• Can we really make such an impact on the individual. What do you think?
• Share real stories that you know about trainees, members who have gone through AIESEC exchange and who are doing a positive contribution to the society now.
Questions for group discussion
(groups of 5-7 people)
Expro 2002… Let Passion Drive Growth”
How will expro help us to
perform this mission better?
Building strategies
Developing skills and getting
knowledge
Networking and working
together