The New Leaders education programme was launched during the Olympism in Action forum and it comes from the Winner of the IOC Women and Sport World Trophy,  Mrs. Birgitta Kervinen.

“One can create a change, but many people can generate a movement – and set standards for the new normal” – Mrs. Birgitta Kervinen

The sport movement can be transformed by offering new leaders the equipment to do so. They need to be empowered and they should be inspiring. Leaders should also inspire others to follow the change. Leaders need a platform to exchange ideas and to practice their skills. The change can be created when taking action.

The New Leaders programme is a shared education effort of IOC and EOC, run by the Finnish Olympic Committee. Cooperation partners are for example NOC of Lithuania and NOC of Ireland. The application deadline for the programme is 31st of October. In total 30 European participants will be selected in to the programme.

The education offers participants a chance to become game-changers in one year with its three workshops and a closing session. Strategic leadership, public speaking and conflict management are topics which will be covered by the education. Concrete action plans will be designed on a personal and organisational level, creating a culture of change in Europe. The programme also implements the IOC Gender Equality Recommendations into practice.

Europe will play a key role in showcasing and leading the way in educating future leaders. New Leaders will be implemented to other continents as well, based on the the experiences from Europe, creating a net of global Olympic game-changers.

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