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We believe in the power of leaders to transform lives and societies, and we are building a community of passionate, dedicated individuals committed to educating such ethical, entrepreneurial leaders in Africa. Learn more about opportunities to join our team and contribute to this work.
Reflecting on Our Work at Ashesi
Core Values
What is Ashesi’s culture? How do we make decisions, and how do we act every day? The Ashesi Way is a set of guidelines for decision-making and behavior grounded in Ashesi’s founding principles. It is based on the fundamental premise that our daily actions, no matter how small they may seem, make all the difference in determining the end we seek.
- Strives for deeper expertise.
- Broadens conversations with insightful questions.
- Embraces fresh thinking.
- Connects with peers in chosen field.
- Proactively shares knowledge.
- Helps colleagues succeed.
- Engages the unique talents of others.
- Communicates effectively.
- Takes initiative beyond core duties.
- Sets ambitious, attainable goals.
- Socially and environmentally conscious.
- Recognizes long-term implications of choices.
- Brings joy and positivity (“Has fun”).
- Maintains high ethical standards.
- Leaves a positive impact on community.
How We Work
We work across multiple experiences, perspectives, and skills to build a community of mutual respect and collaboration. Our community policies and work principles continue to evolve to support this goal.Â
