Inspiring Stories
The impact of Common Purpose
Almost everyone who participates in Common Purpose programmes says they've been inspired. Some go even further, saying their lives have been changed.
Our graduates come to view the world in different ways. Some manage their businesses differently as a result. Others choose to be more active in their communities or in government.
Read how the Common Purpose experience is inspiring leaders and touching people and organisations around the world.
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New cities require new citizens - Jovial Rantao
Jovial Rantao, Editor of the Sunday Independent and Deputy Editor of The Star, relates his experience of Common Purpose in the new South Africa. Read more...
Take action as a leader in society - Steve Ellis
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves on pathways we’re reluctant to follow. For Steve Ellis, a new career and a chance meeting with Common Purpose was to change the way he thinks. Read more...
Diverse networks - Jan Mayer
For two years, Jan came to the Frankfurt Matrix programme to presenting one of his challenges as head of the Frankfurt International Theater and inviting participants to put themselves into his shoes. Read more...
The generation game - Rebecca & Tim Murley
What do a hard-headed banker and his idealistic daughter have in common? Tim was so impressed with his own experience that he encouraged his daughter to apply. Read more...
Extraordinary impact - Will Wakefield
What does it take to create a beacon project from nothing? A good idea - and the realisation that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. Read more...
Following a changing world - Olwyn Hocking
Olwyn is Head of Regional and Local Programmes at the BBC and has put her directors and producers on Common Purpose's programmes. She explains why. Read more...
Grasp new opportunities - Anil Singh
Grasping new opportunities, thinking on a grander scale and collaborating to achieve positive change…it’s all in a day’s work for Anil Singh. Read more...
Deliver real bottom line results - Emma Hibbert
A major issue for every business is how to distinguish themselves from the competition. This was certainly one of the challenges facing Emma Hibbert at Adnams. Read more...
