definición de agentes de cambio en aiesec (english)

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?


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...


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…”


AIESEC Change Agents What are the characteristics of a change agent?

Let’s have a closer look...


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.


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


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.


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


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.


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


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


Somebody is

Entrepreneurial when…

Indicators

Searches for creativity and for innovating

Is a risk taker

Is visionary

Takes a proactive approach

Shows determination


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.


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


Let’s not forget!

“…we can have a large impact only if

we are creating mass number of

these change agents…”


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?


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)


How will expro help us to

perform this mission better?

Building strategies

Developing skills and getting

knowledge

Networking and working

together

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