About Common Purpose
Who we are
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"Of all the leadership programmes that I know of, those run by Common Purpose are by far the best, you only have to see the lasting effect on those who have participated in them to know that they work and work well. Civil society in a wide range of countries has benefited hugely from Common Purpose."
Professor Charles Handy, Management writer and broadcaster
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Common Purpose is an independent not-for-profit organisation that runs leadership development courses which mix people from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors .
We run a range of leadership development courses that offer participants the inspiration, knowledge and connections to help them become more active and engaged in society.
Our courses provide unique insights into how leaders from all walks of life tackle day to day challenges in towns and cities. Participants are able to see at firsthand how different organisations - at a local, national or international level - work together; how their areas of responsibility can overlap and interconnect; and how effective leadership depends on having a broader perspective and better understanding of the people, places and organisations around them.
The courses bring together people from very different backgrounds and sectors who might otherwise never meet. They are introduced to unfamiliar situations and presented with challenging scenarios, so they can see at first hand how others make decisions. This provides invaluable insights into how people from varying backgrounds lead their organisations; why they take particular approaches and what works and what doesn't.
To get people and organisations working together effectively, our courses focus on how leaders need to see and act beyond their own immediate area of responsibility, so they don't take decisions in isolation.
If you require any further information, please email enquiries@commonpurpose.org.uk or telephone +44 (0)20 7608 8100.
An introduction to Common Purpose with founder and CEO Julia Middleton
Watch a film about the vision of Common Purpose
