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The Joseph Model™ — Chapter 3: The Trusted Servant
🌍 THE JOSEPH MODEL™ — CHAPTER 3: THE TRUSTED SERVANT ✨ Why people chose to follow Joseph. Why did people choose to follow Joseph? Because true leadership was never about position, status or recognition. It was about character demonstrated through service. In this chapter, we explore a powerful leadership principle: Character becomes visible through service. Service builds trust. Trust creates opportunities for leadership. 💡 "Stop asking, 'What position can I get?' and begin asking, 'Who becomes stronger because I am here?'" Join us as we explore the power of servant leadership and discover why the greatest leaders are first willing to serve. 🔥 The Joseph Model™ — Building leaders through character, service, trust and opportunity. #TheJosephModel #IEDF #LeadershipDevelopment #ServantLeadership #CharacterServiceTrust #CommunityTransformation
The Leadership Masterclass™ — Global Edition: Chapter 9: From Growth to Multiplication
🌍 LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS GLOBAL EDITION | CHAPTER 9 FROM GROWTH TO MULTIPLICATION — BUILDING A MOVEMENT OF LEADERS Leadership is not measured by how many people follow you, but by how many leaders you develop who can carry the mission forward. In this powerful Chapter 9 session, we explore the transition from individual leadership development to collective multiplication. Discover how developing just two people can become the beginning of a powerful leadership movement when those individuals are equipped to develop others. ✨ In this session: • Understand growth vs multiplication • Relationships, development & accountability • Create a leadership development chain • Understand how CDCs organise multiplication • Take practical action to develop two new leaders • Contribute towards the eradication of poverty through community development 💬 "A leader's greatest achievement is not the number of people who follow them, but the number of leaders who continue the mission because they were developed." Our mission is bigger than building followers. We are building leaders who will build other leaders, strengthen communities and transform generations. #LeadershipMasterclass #IEDF #FromGrowthToMultiplication #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityTransformation
MET Global Conference 2026 — Day 1: Policy & Sector Readiness
Join us online for Day 1 of the MET Global Conference 2026, themed Policy & Sector Readiness. The opening day brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, youth, sector representatives and stakeholders from across the world to explore how enterprises can become better prepared for market opportunities and meaningful economic participation. What to expect • Official opening of the MET Global Conference 2026 • Exploring Market Economy Treatment (MET), sector readiness and market access • Understanding enterprise development pathways and preparing businesses for markets • Country and sector perspectives on economic participation • Youth dialogue on building connections and opportunities Who should attend Entrepreneurs, informal and micro-enterprises, young leaders, development practitioners, sector representatives, institutions, corporates and partners interested in enterprise development and economic inclusion. Programme (SAST) 18:00–18:10 Welcome, technical orientation and opening 18:10–18:25 Official opening and MET purpose 18:25–18:50 Market Economy Treatment: sector readiness and market access 18:50–19:15 Enterprise development pathway: preparing businesses for markets 19:15–19:40 Country and sector perspectives 19:40–19:55 Youth dialogue: building connections and economic participation 19:55–20:00 Day 1 summary and Day 2 briefing
MET Global Conference 2026 — Day 2: Market Access & Deals
Join us online for Day 2 of the MET Global Conference 2026, themed Market Access & Deals. This session focuses on connecting enterprises with buyers, suppliers, corporates, investors, potential partners and business support networks. Discover how businesses can improve their readiness for procurement and partnership opportunities, showcase their products and services, and build connections that can support their growth. What to expect • Exploring market access opportunities with buyers, suppliers and corporates • Virtual enterprise showcases highlighting selected businesses • Discussions on business readiness, procurement and partnership pathways • Structured business introductions and themed networking opportunities • Exploring partnership opportunities and practical next steps Who should attend Entrepreneurs, small and informal business owners, suppliers, corporate representatives, buyers, investors, business development professionals, institutions and organisations seeking meaningful business connections. Programme (SAST) 18:00–18:05 Welcome and recap 18:05–18:25 Market access: buyers, suppliers and corporate opportunities 18:25–18:50 Enterprise showcase / virtual exhibition spotlight 18:50–19:15 Business readiness, procurement and partnership pathways 19:15–19:40 Structured business introductions / themed breakout sessions 19:40–19:55 Partnership opportunities and next steps 19:55–20:00 Day 2 summary and Day 3 briefing
MET Global Conference 2026 — Day 3: Enterprise Recognition, Unity & Impact
Join us online for Day 3 of the MET Global Conference 2026, themed Enterprise Recognition, Unity & Impact. The final day celebrates enterprise progress, resilience, innovation and the role of youth, women and communities in building stronger economies. It brings the conference journey together by highlighting enterprise stories, recognising achievements and reinforcing the importance of collaboration, market access and measurable impact. What to expect • Enterprise stories highlighting progress, resilience and readiness • A spotlight on youth, women and community enterprises • The planned MET by IEDF Awards presentation, subject to formal confirmation • Discussion of commitments, market-access follow-up and next steps • Closing reflections and recognition of conference contributors Who should attend Entrepreneurs, youth leaders, women-led businesses, community enterprises, development organisations, institutional partners, corporate stakeholders and everyone committed to enterprise development and inclusive economic growth. The programme includes a planned MET by IEDF Awards presentation, formerly associated with the Micro and Informal Enterprises Awards (MIEA). The presentation is subject to confirmation of the approved categories, verified results and authorised judging process. If these requirements are not completed in time, the session will instead feature the Awards programme and communicate the revised presentation date. Programme (SAST) 18:00–18:05 Welcome and recap 18:05–18:25 Enterprise stories: progress, resilience and readiness 18:25–18:45 Youth, women and community enterprise spotlight 18:45–19:25 MET by IEDF Awards presentation, subject to approval and judging readiness 19:25–19:45 Commitments, market-access follow-up and next steps 19:45–19:55 Closing reflections and recognition of contributors 19:55–20:00 Final thanks and close
