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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 behaviour 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 that we seek.
- Consistently striving for deeper expertise
- Asking questions that broaden the conversation
- Embracing fresh thinking
- Connecting with others in our chosen fields
- Proactively sharing skills and knowledge with others
- Helping colleagues be more successful
- Engaging talents, experiences, and capabilities of others
- Communicating effectively
- Taking initiative and going beyond the call of duty
- Setting ambitious yet attainable goals
- Being socially and environmentally conscious
- Recognizing long-term implications of decisions and actions
- Having fun
- Being ethical
- Leaving a lasting impact on individuals, organizations, and communities
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.