TEXEM UK has announced that it will host a high-level executive development programme in November designed to help African executives to respond effectively to the deepening waves of global economic uncertainty and domestic challenges facing the continent.
The programme, themed Navigating Economic Uncertainty Successfully: Strategic Leadership in Turbulent Times, will hold from Nov. 24 to Nov. 27 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, and will bring together senior executives from the public and private sectors.
Caroline Lucas, Director of Special Projects at TEXEM, said in a statement that the programme was coming at a critical time when African economies are contending with multiple headwinds, including inflationary pressures, fluctuating commodity prices, debt restructuring, and the urgent need to harness digital transformation for inclusive growth.
She explained that the programme would deploy TEXEM’s distinctive methodology, combining case studies, peer-to-peer engagement, observation practice, games, and role play to provide participants with practical strategies for building resilience and sustaining competitive advantage.
“It’s a leadership course that exposed me to ideas vital in turbulent times. A good leader must act swiftly on innovative ideas and improve processes to stay ahead”
Musa Jimoh, Director, Central Bank of Nigeria, emphasised that the initiative was timely as Africa grapples with rising geopolitical risks, fiscal tightening, and the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the exponential growth of mobile money adoption.
“In a world where shocks are becoming the norm, leaders must learn not just to survive but to thrive. This programme will help executives develop foresight, sharpen their decision-making under uncertainty, and build agile organisations that can adapt quickly, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities,”Lucas said.
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She added that TEXEM’s track record of building over 4,000 African leaders demonstrates its ability to deliver value that translates into organisational transformation and national impact.
The November programme will feature globally recognised faculty with deep experience in leadership, governance, and diplomacy. Among them are Prof. Nicholas Cheeseman, a leading scholar of good governance and accountability and former don at the University of Oxford.
Others are Dr T. B. (Mac) McClelland Jr., an expert in organisational leadership and former US Marine Corps leader, best-selling author; and Ambassador Charles Crawford CMG, a former UK diplomat and multiple award-winning communicator and UK Former Attorney General, Jeremy Wright MP.
Wright also served in the UK Government as a member of the cabinet as Digital Secretary.
“I’ve learned a lot. I’ve seen where tradition is being converted to modernity… I’ve learned how to keep sustainability. I have learned teamwork. I have learned different strategy tools from Marshmallow, from OODA, observation of my opponents, orienting my business, making decisions and acting fast. I’ve also learned the importance of balancing culture with my organisational objective.” said Muhammed El Amin Gwadabe, President of the Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigerian (ABCON)
Participants will gain actionable insights into strategic decision-making in turbulent environments, financial risk management and contingency planning, leading through recession and recovery, and developing resilient business models.
They will also explore how digital innovation and data can be harnessed to unlock productivity and sustain long-term growth.
The fee for the four-day intensive is £5,500, discounted to £4,750, with an early payment option of £4,300 for those who register before Oct. 31. The fee covers study materials and certification.
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“It’s the first time I’m doing a local programme in Nigeria, and it’s quite interesting. The first thing I liked about it is the diversity of the participants. I also like the edgy conversations we had with Christian and Alim. It’s quite thought provoking.” said Mr Effiong Okon, Operations Director, SEPLAT.
Interested participants may contact TEXEM via +44 7425 883791 or email exec@texem.co.uk and website www.texem.co.uk for registration.(NAN)