LEAD Canada hosts the Training of Trainers for the 2011 International Session

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Created on Thursday, 05 May 2011 18:00

LEAD Canada hosted a Training of Trainers session this April in preparation for the International Session. The event was held at Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, Canada, where the International Session will be taking place. More than 20 Fellows attended the weekend-long training to hone their facilitation skills and prepare for an exciting event in October. A special thanks to Edward Kellow who came from LEAD International to facilitate the training.

The 2011 LEAD International Session, to be held in Ottawa, Canada, will focus on a key issue facing humanity – how can economic aspirations be met in ways that are socially equitable and environmentally sustainable? How can economies be "greened" so they reduce poverty, tackle climate change, and provide economic opportunities that will last? What leadership is required? How can we better share information on green economy initiatives and opportunities? What role for technology and what technological innovations are emerging?

The 2011 International Session will bring together nearly 200 leaders and emerging leaders from over 40 countries to share experiences, ideas and solutions as they seek a better understanding of the issues and enhance their leadership capacities to foster change for a sustainable world.

GREENING OUR ECONOMIES

Participants in the International Session will embark on a 7-day learning journey that will link speakers, panels, workshops, case studies and site visits in examining the roles of leadership, learning and technology in creating greener economies and a sustainable world.

THE GREEN ECONOMY FAIR

New for this International Session will be the Green Economy Fair. This will be a showcase for green economy initiatives. LEAD's partners and sponsors, as well as LEAD Fellows and Associates, will be invited to share what they are doing to contribute to a green economy and their ideas for a greener economic future. More than a trade show, the day will provide inspiration, practical information and a contact base which participants can use when they return home.

More information can be found at http://leadis.org/canada2011

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