What our participants have to say about Tandem

Emma Donlan Director for South America Cluster, Plan International Américas, Bolivia says:

"Tandem has given me a toolbox of leadership approaches and skills I can dive into in my everyday life. From strategic and critical thinking to looking at my own power and positionality in the sector. I can use the skills I’ve learnt and connections to challenge the development sector so that we can embrace more diversity and inclusion. "

Francis Peter-Battal Head of United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, Guinea-Bissau Francis Petter Battal, Head of United Nations Resident Coordinator Office, Guinea-Bissau says:

"As leaders we are all dealing with people problems. And the biggest relief is knowing you are not alone. As a result of Tandem, I have colleagues I can call up and they can help me look at the same problem from different angles. I know tomorrow these colleagues will be there."

Foday Bassie Swaray  Executive Director, ActionAid, Sierra Leone Foday Bassie Swaray , profile photo of man pointing at laptop says:

“Tandem has taught me to have this ability to say: you know what, as a leader you don’t need to have the answers to all the questions, all the solutions to all the problems. I have learnt to trust people, to work with people more effectively, to have courageous conversations with my team. To say: yes as leaders we can make and embrace mistakes, and also have the courage to change and reflect on what we’ve done.”

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The programme

Tandem fosters meaningful connections and collaborations by inspiring, supporting, and equipping leaders to create a brighter future for all.

Tackling today’s most pressing challenges

Tandem’s strength comes from its emphasis on peer-led learning. Our participants represent the diversity of leadership in the humanitarian and development sector, each bringing a wealth of experience to the collective. By the end of the programme, Tandem leaders can:

  • Reflect on their personal values, motivations and resilience
  • Demonstrate an awareness of their own power and positionality and its implications on their leadership
  • Use communication skills and emotional intelligence to resolve conflicts and influence direction
  • Anticipate and respond strategically to challenges facing their organisations
  • Assemble a professional network of fellow senior leaders

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Tandem leaders

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Leaders champion Tandem’s relevance to their work

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Leaders demonstrated growth from Tandem, according to their coach