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At Civil Society Academy International, we support civil society organisations, networks, and social enterprises in shaping clear, future-oriented strategies that strengthen focus, alignment, and resilience. Our approach blends strategic clarity with participatory, human-centred methods so that strategy becomes a shared vision rather than a document on a shelf. With tools specifically created for the for-purpose sector, we help organisations navigate complexity, make strategic choices, and turn ideas into lasting change. What We Offer 1. Participatory Strategy & Change Processes Structured strategy journeys based on our “double diamond” methodology to explore options, define priorities, and co-create strategic direction. 2. Impact Navigator Toolbox A coherent set of tools for analysing purpose, culture, impact, and resources — including Impact Cards, the Playground for Change, and adaptive design tools tailored to civil society. 3. Context Analysis & Strategic Planning Support with context assessments, stakeholder mapping, scenario building, pathways for change, and strategy matrices. 4. Change Facilitation & Implementation Support Guidance through early implementation, piloting, refinement, and embedding the strategy into organisational culture and systems. 5. Customised Services for INGOs, Networks & Local CSOs Experience working with 10+ country offices, multi-country networks, and diverse civil society organisations across Africa and Asia. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

At Civil Society Academy International, we support civil society organisations, networks, and social enterprises in shaping clear, future-oriented strategies that strengthen focus, alignment, and resilience. Our approach blends strategic clarity with participatory, human-centred methods so that strategy becomes a shared vision rather than a document on a shelf. With tools specifically created for the for-purpose sector, we help organisations navigate complexity, make strategic choices, and turn ideas into lasting change. What We Offer 1. Participatory Strategy & Change Processes Structured strategy journeys based on our “double diamond” methodology to explore options, define priorities, and co-create strategic direction. 2. Impact Navigator Toolbox A coherent set of tools for analysing purpose, culture, impact, and resources — including Impact Cards, the Playground for Change, and adaptive design tools tailored to civil society. 3. Context Analysis & Strategic Planning Support with context assessments, stakeholder mapping, scenario building, pathways for change, and strategy matrices. 4. Change Facilitation & Implementation Support Guidance through early implementation, piloting, refinement, and embedding the strategy into organisational culture and systems. 5. Customised Services for INGOs, Networks & Local CSOs Experience working with 10+ country offices, multi-country networks, and diverse civil society organisations across Africa and Asia. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

At Civil Society Academy International, we support civil society organisations, networks, and social enterprises in shaping clear, future-oriented strategies that strengthen focus, alignment, and resilience. Our approach blends strategic clarity with participatory, human-centred methods so that strategy becomes a shared vision rather than a document on a shelf. With tools specifically created for the for-purpose sector, we help organisations navigate complexity, make strategic choices, and turn ideas into lasting change. What We Offer 1. Participatory Strategy & Change Processes Structured strategy journeys based on our “double diamond” methodology to explore options, define priorities, and co-create strategic direction. 2. Impact Navigator Toolbox A coherent set of tools for analysing purpose, culture, impact, and resources — including Impact Cards, the Playground for Change, and adaptive design tools tailored to civil society. 3. Context Analysis & Strategic Planning Support with context assessments, stakeholder mapping, scenario building, pathways for change, and strategy matrices. 4. Change Facilitation & Implementation Support Guidance through early implementation, piloting, refinement, and embedding the strategy into organisational culture and systems. 5. Customised Services for INGOs, Networks & Local CSOs Experience working with 10+ country offices, multi-country networks, and diverse civil society organisations across Africa and Asia. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

Leadership in civil society is demanding — it requires clarity, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and change. Over more than a decade, we have created leadership and management programs that combine practical tools with reflective, human-centered learning spaces. Participants often describe our workshops as one of the most important learning experiences of their careers — shaping how they lead, collaborate, and grow. At CSA International, we bring together values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and proven management tools, supported by a dedicated focus on Women’s Leadership to ensure equitable and inclusive pathways for growth. What We Offer 1. Leadership & Management Workshops (mostly 4–5 days) Intensive residential or online workshops that strengthen leadership skills, communication, teamwork, conflict navigation, and values-based decision-making. 2. Leadership & Team Coaching (usually 6–8 sessions) Individual or team coaching that deepens personal leadership practices and supports behavioural change. Research shows the strongest results occur when coaching is combined with Leadership & Management Workshops. 3. Agile Team & Organisation Practices Hands-on training and facilitation in design thinking, holacracy, scrum, and adaptive leadership, helping teams work collaboratively, creatively, and effectively. 4. Women’s Leadership Programs Tailored spaces for women to build confidence, strengthen leadership identity, and navigate power dynamics in a supportive environment. 5. Longer-Term Leadership & Fellowship Journeys (usually 1 year) Comprehensive programs combining workshops, peer reflection, coaching, and assignments — such as the ILC Fellowship Program and the Youth Empowerment Program in Cambodia — to build leadership in a systematic, long-term way. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

Leadership in civil society is demanding — it requires clarity, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and change. Over more than a decade, we have created leadership and management programs that combine practical tools with reflective, human-centered learning spaces. Participants often describe our workshops as one of the most important learning experiences of their careers — shaping how they lead, collaborate, and grow. At CSA International, we bring together values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and proven management tools, supported by a dedicated focus on Women’s Leadership to ensure equitable and inclusive pathways for growth. What We Offer 1. Leadership & Management Workshops (mostly 4–5 days) Intensive residential or online workshops that strengthen leadership skills, communication, teamwork, conflict navigation, and values-based decision-making. 2. Leadership & Team Coaching (usually 6–8 sessions) Individual or team coaching that deepens personal leadership practices and supports behavioural change. Research shows the strongest results occur when coaching is combined with Leadership & Management Workshops. 3. Agile Team & Organisation Practices Hands-on training and facilitation in design thinking, holacracy, scrum, and adaptive leadership, helping teams work collaboratively, creatively, and effectively. 4. Women’s Leadership Programs Tailored spaces for women to build confidence, strengthen leadership identity, and navigate power dynamics in a supportive environment. 5. Longer-Term Leadership & Fellowship Journeys (usually 1 year) Comprehensive programs combining workshops, peer reflection, coaching, and assignments — such as the ILC Fellowship Program and the Youth Empowerment Program in Cambodia — to build leadership in a systematic, long-term way. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

Leadership in civil society is demanding — it requires clarity, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and change. Over more than a decade, we have created leadership and management programs that combine practical tools with reflective, human-centered learning spaces. Participants often describe our workshops as one of the most important learning experiences of their careers — shaping how they lead, collaborate, and grow. At CSA International, we bring together values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and proven management tools, supported by a dedicated focus on Women’s Leadership to ensure equitable and inclusive pathways for growth. What We Offer 1. Leadership & Management Workshops (mostly 4–5 days) Intensive residential or online workshops that strengthen leadership skills, communication, teamwork, conflict navigation, and values-based decision-making. 2. Leadership & Team Coaching (usually 6–8 sessions) Individual or team coaching that deepens personal leadership practices and supports behavioural change. Research shows the strongest results occur when coaching is combined with Leadership & Management Workshops. 3. Agile Team & Organisation Practices Hands-on training and facilitation in design thinking, holacracy, scrum, and adaptive leadership, helping teams work collaboratively, creatively, and effectively. 4. Women’s Leadership Programs Tailored spaces for women to build confidence, strengthen leadership identity, and navigate power dynamics in a supportive environment. 5. Longer-Term Leadership & Fellowship Journeys (usually 1 year) Comprehensive programs combining workshops, peer reflection, coaching, and assignments — such as the ILC Fellowship Program and the Youth Empowerment Program in Cambodia — to build leadership in a systematic, long-term way. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

Experienced, focused, one-on-one coaching from CSA. In a 45-minute virtual session, leaders can explore a current challenge, gain clarity, and discover practical next steps for growth. It’s a simple, flexible way to experience the power of coaching — anytime, anywhere. It is an entry point to experience the power of leadership coaching. You can come with any issue: work-life balance, leadership challenges, career paths, conflicts in the team, better ways of communication, or whatever is on your mind. How the session flows: - Your coach gives a short intro to coaching - You define the objective of the session with your coach - You explore your concern or opportunity, with the support of your coach - You explore options and define a way forward in regard to your concern or opportunity - We explore follow-up support if required.

Leadership in civil society is demanding — it requires clarity, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through uncertainty and change. Over more than a decade, we have created leadership and management programs that combine practical tools with reflective, human-centered learning spaces. Participants often describe our workshops as one of the most important learning experiences of their careers — shaping how they lead, collaborate, and grow. At CSA International, we bring together values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and proven management tools, supported by a dedicated focus on Women’s Leadership to ensure equitable and inclusive pathways for growth. What We Offer 1. Leadership & Management Workshops (mostly 4–5 days) Intensive residential or online workshops that strengthen leadership skills, communication, teamwork, conflict navigation, and values-based decision-making. 2. Leadership & Team Coaching (usually 6–8 sessions) Individual or team coaching that deepens personal leadership practices and supports behavioural change. Research shows the strongest results occur when coaching is combined with Leadership & Management Workshops. 3. Agile Team & Organisation Practices Hands-on training and facilitation in design thinking, holacracy, scrum, and adaptive leadership, helping teams work collaboratively, creatively, and effectively. 4. Women’s Leadership Programs Tailored spaces for women to build confidence, strengthen leadership identity, and navigate power dynamics in a supportive environment. 5. Longer-Term Leadership & Fellowship Journeys (usually 1 year) Comprehensive programs combining workshops, peer reflection, coaching, and assignments — such as the ILC Fellowship Program and the Youth Empowerment Program in Cambodia — to build leadership in a systematic, long-term way. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

At Civil Society Academy International, we support civil society organisations, networks, and social enterprises in shaping clear, future-oriented strategies that strengthen focus, alignment, and resilience. Our approach blends strategic clarity with participatory, human-centred methods so that strategy becomes a shared vision rather than a document on a shelf. With tools specifically created for the for-purpose sector, we help organisations navigate complexity, make strategic choices, and turn ideas into lasting change. What We Offer 1. Participatory Strategy & Change Processes Structured strategy journeys based on our “double diamond” methodology to explore options, define priorities, and co-create strategic direction. 2. Impact Navigator Toolbox A coherent set of tools for analysing purpose, culture, impact, and resources — including Impact Cards, the Playground for Change, and adaptive design tools tailored to civil society. 3. Context Analysis & Strategic Planning Support with context assessments, stakeholder mapping, scenario building, pathways for change, and strategy matrices. 4. Change Facilitation & Implementation Support Guidance through early implementation, piloting, refinement, and embedding the strategy into organisational culture and systems. 5. Customised Services for INGOs, Networks & Local CSOs Experience working with 10+ country offices, multi-country networks, and diverse civil society organisations across Africa and Asia. Please email us for an intro session: sohini@civilsocietyacademy.de

Experienced, focused, one-on-one coaching from CSA. In a 45-minute virtual session, leaders can explore a current challenge, gain clarity, and discover practical next steps for growth. It’s a simple, flexible way to experience the power of coaching — anytime, anywhere. It is an entry point to experience the power of leadership coaching. You can come with any issue: work-life balance, leadership challenges, career paths, conflicts in the team, better ways of communication, or whatever is on your mind. How the session flows: - Your coach gives a short intro to coaching - You define the objective of the session with your coach - You explore your concern or opportunity, with the support of your coach - You explore options and define a way forward in regard to your concern or opportunity - We explore follow-up support if required.