A Place For Leaders Who Build Nations.
The Center for Leadership at Ashesi brings together senior leaders across sectors (private, public, civil society, and academia) to share bold ideas, have courageous conversations, and commit to ethical actions that build enduring systems, shape policy, and build great organizations and nations.
Our programs provide a comprehensive range of leadership development opportunities—from a flagship, quarterly executive program for top-level leaders, to short open enrollment courses for busy managers seeking targeted skill enhancement, and fully customized programs tailored to the specific needs of organizations. Each is delivered by expert faculty and focuses on personal growth, leadership effectiveness, and organizational impact.
Masterclasses
This 2–3 day, mostly nonresidential program brings together up to 20 leaders for intensive learning sessions with seasoned faculty and facilitators. Topics include corporate governance, organizational culture, innovation and technology, service excellence, and business succession.
Senior Executive Leadership Program
This experiential three-module cross-sector program offers senior leaders a rare opportunity to step back, reflect, and return with actionable insights to strengthen their leadership blueprint and drive team performance.
Leadership Program for Managers
A three-to-four-day program that combines strategic, tactical, and personal leadership approaches to foster skills for leading in team-oriented workplaces. Lessons cover Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Organizations, and Leading Society.
Starting 2026
Customized Leadership Interventions
We offer tailored leadership interventions for organizations across sectors—private, public, NGO, and academia—covering the full cycle from needs analysis and program design to delivery, evaluation, and ongoing support
Join a two-day Masterclass with Ebenezer Twum Asante on building data-driven leadership and culture, Nov 27–28, 2025, Kempinski, Accra.
Recap: Graduating The Sixth Cohort of Health Leadership Program
In partnership with Ashesi, the World Health Organisation’s Pathways to Leadership for Health Transformation in Africa (PLHTA) program provides high-level leadership training and strategic support to senior leaders in the health sector. The program empowers them to transform health outcomes in their respective countries. Course content combines strategic, tactical, and personal leadership approaches to foster skills for leading in team-oriented workplaces.
Masterclass with Patrick Awuah
The Masterclass with Dr. Patrick Awuah brought together fifteen industry leaders for two days of reflection and interactions. From building sustainable institutions to navigating leadership and legacy, the conversations were candid, insightful, and energizing. Here are some highlights from the class. #AtAshesi
Building Resilient Transformative Organizations in Africa
Patrick Awuah shares the founding story of Ashesi University and how his own transformative learning journey inspired a bold new model for leadership education in Africa.
Swiss Ambassador, H.E. Giger, Speaks on Switzerland’s Governance Model
Ambassador Giger joined the President’s Speaker Series to share perspectives on Switzerland’s governance model and take questions from students.
Ashesi Citi Dialogue: Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship & Nation Building
The Center for Leadership hosted a dialogue in collaboration with Citi FM on the theme, “Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, and Nation Building.” The panel discussion, held on Ashesi’s campus, was moderated by Citi FM General Manager and The Point of View Host Bernard Avle. It also featured Dr. Maame Mensah-Bonsu, Ashesi Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department Head; Brigitte Dzogbenuku, Mentoring Women Ghana Executive Director; Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships for CDD-Ghana; and Ashesi student Ewura Ama Sam ’25.
Email: centerforleadership@ashesi.edu.gh
Phone: +233 50 859 4997
1 University Avenue,
Berekuso, Ghana.
Dr. Esi Ansah
Sedinam Apoh
Ekua Afrane
Abraham Vanderpuye
Millicent Goe
Kwaku Afreh
Ivan Paddy
Doreen Baffoe
Maidie Arkutu
Alex Asiedu
Dr. Hassan Wahab
The Center for Leadership’s Coaching Network is a community of certified coaches who support leaders in our various programs through structured coaching engagements. Coaches include:
Certified coaches (International Coaching Federation (ICF), John Maxwell Certification, European Mentoring & Coaching Council (EMCC) etc.).
Experienced coaches who work with C-Suite executives, board directors, line managers and early career professionals.
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If you are a trained and certified coach and are interested in being part of our network, please share your information and we will reach out.