RIAHSAH Co./Youth Leadership, Self-Concept & Team Building

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Youth Leadership, Self-Concept & Team Building

  • Course
  • 18 Lessons

Discover what it truly means to lead with purpose and authenticity. Youth Leadership, Self-Concept & Team Building is a self-paced course for young Africans ready to grow beyond titles and positions. You will explore who you are, what you stand for, and how to build teams grounded in trust, empathy and shared purpose.

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Module 1: Building Your Leadership Identity

From self-awareness to purpose-driven leadership.

Leadership starts with understanding yourself. In this module, you’ll uncover your story, values, and strengths, transforming them into a leadership vision that inspires others. You’ll turn challenges into sources of resilience, discover what truly drives you, and learn from young African leaders redefining authentic leadership.

By the end: You’ll have a leadership story rooted in purpose and the confidence to lead from your own unique identity.

Lesson 1: Who Am I? Unpacking Values, Strengths & Passions
Lesson 2: Claiming Your Leadership Story
Lesson 3: Crafting Your Personal Leadership Vision
Lesson 4: African Leadership Role Models: Real Youth Stories

Module 2: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Master emotion, empathy, and connection. The human side of leadership.

Leadership is about more than tasks; it’s about people and relationships. This module equips you to recognize and manage your emotions, develop empathy across diverse contexts, and communicate in ways that build trust. You’ll learn to transform conflict into growth and lead teams through African relational values like Ubuntu and Harambee.

By the end: You’ll lead with emotional clarity, empathy, and the human touch that builds strong, connected teams.

Lesson 1: Emotional Awareness: Navigating Stress & Triggers
Lesson 2 Empathy in Action: Building Trust Across Cultures
Lesson 3 Conflict as Fuel: Turning Tension into Growth
Lesson 4: Relational Leadership: African Values for Connected Teams

Module 3: Building Thriving Teams

Turn groups into motivated, resilient, and high-performing systems.

No leader thrives alone. Here, you’ll learn to identify your team’s unique strengths, build psychological safety, and facilitate inclusive decision-making. You’ll gain strategies to communicate effectively, inspire ownership, and manage teams, even across hybrid or virtual spaces in African contexts.

By the end: You’ll know how to build teams that feel safe, valued, and unstoppable.

Lesson 1 Team DNA: Roles, Strengths & Psychological Safety
Lesson 2: Communication That Connects: Active Listening & Feedback
Lesson 3: Facilitating Inclusive Decision-Making
Lesson 4: Virtual & Hybrid Team Strategies for African Contexts

Module 4: Igniting Collective Action

Transform shared purpose into meaningful impact.

This module brings it all together. You’ll co-create team visions, delegate with confidence, celebrate progress, and sustain momentum over time. The focus is on turning your leadership and team-building skills into real, measurable action that lasts beyond the course.

By the end: You’ll have the tools to align, energize, and mobilize your team toward lasting impact.

Lesson 1: Co-Creating a Team Vision & Values Charter
Lesson 2: Delegation & Empowerment: Trust Over Control
Lesson 3: Celebrating Wins & Learning from Failures
Lesson 4: Sustaining Momentum: Rituals, Recognition & Renewal