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Community Building Course
by FrenchToast
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1 day ago
...See more Hi everyone! Welcome to the final course of the Leadership Development Program. Do note that this course also serves as an elective for other academy programs so you are in the right place even if you are not an LDP trainee. Anyone can complete this even if they are not enrolled in any academy program.  Please click on each week to get the link to the chapters and activities, as well as the chapter quizzes. Week One: Chapter 1 & 2 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/1/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Two: Chapter 3 & 4 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekTwoChapter34_222290/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Three: Chapter 5 & 6 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekThreeChapter56_222486/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Four: Chapter 7 & [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/]8 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/CommunityProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFourChapter78_222860/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Week Five: Chapter 9 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekOneChapter12_221753/]Evaluation Form [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ProjectsEvents_184/CommunityBuildingCourseChallenge_2072/WeekFiveChapter9andCourseEvaluationForm_223322/] What is this course? It is a learning opportunity based on the teachings of the book ‘Get Together: How to Build a Community with Your People [https://www.amazon.com/Get-Together-build-community-people/dp/1732265194].' The book is written by authors who are experts on community building. We encourage anyone who is interested in community building and management to read the book but it's optional. We have studied the book and summarized the key lessons and their 7 Cups applications. The course will go on for 4 weeks, each week we will look at the findings of two chapters and how the principle knowledge can be applied to 7 Cups. Each week's learning will be accompanied by a quiz to test the knowledge! In order to receive your certificate and the Community Builder badge, you need to complete all quizzes (80% or over-score in all + no copy/pasting for essay questions), and submit the evaluation form. Failure to submit the evaluation form will result in no certificate or badge. Note: Each quiz contains a field where we ask you to apply some of the chapter's teachings. These are essay questions so they are not auto-graded however if a user is found to be copy/pasting the answers to satisfy the word count or not putting in the effort to come up with a relevant answer then the person will not receive a certificate or a badge. This is not a mandatory course so if you choose to take part then please try to study the notes and be honest in your answers. It is the only way to learn! Note:  If you intend to use Artificial Intelligence tools to help you fulfill any of the course’s requirements, you are expected to adhere to our AI policy. You can read it here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AnnouncementsandUpdates_2197/7CupsAcademysAIPolicy_326219/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/]. Note added on March 26, 2024
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Graduate with Honors!
by DreamTouch
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December 9th, 2024
...See more Hello LDP trainees 💜 Exciting news! We now have two options available for you to graduate with honors. Here are the updated options: Option 1:  Getting an honor role  So what tracks comes under honor roles? - Chatroom Mentor - Quality Mentor - Teen Chatroom Mentor - Teen Quality Mentor - Community/Forum Mentor - Support Team Leader - Academy Mentor - SPOT Team Member If you already have these roles, no need to do anything! You will automatically be considered for honors and your certificate will reflect the same. Anyone who comes into the LDP with a leadership role is strongly recommended to look through and apply to become a mentor! Like we know, with great power comes great responsibility. So please only carefully apply for these roles as they do involve serious commitment to the community and the wellbeing of it.  Option 2 - Sharing your testimonial Write a testimonial post/article on Linkedin or Medium about your experience in Leadership Development Program, following the instructions detailed here [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fgWX4hDVfYdadEt2npDCm6dhaebTfbyFCJLjtgw4WTM/edit?usp=sharing]. Reflect on your journey, articulate your growth, and share insights that can inspire others! If you've chosen this option as an elective, you can complete your testimonial on a different platform than your elective. Please note that you cannot use the same post or platform for both your Honors and elective submissions. If you have any questions regarding the elective, please feel free to PM a LDP mentor [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/]! ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
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LDP Coursework Breakdown
by FrenchToast
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December 8th, 2024
...See more Hi all. I hope you all are doing well. Welcome to the Leadership Development Program. The program is divided into two components: Coursework and Leadership Role. We have five courses to complete in order to graduate from the program. That can be tricky to manage so here's a recommended breakdown for each week of the program you will be in. As of December 6 2021 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPUpdate_264744/], LDP trainees can choose how long they aim to finish a program in: 6 weeks or 8 weeks. Here's a brief overview of what each timeline requires and breakdowns: 6 weeks requirements: - Coursework - Midway evaluation form (At week 3) - A leadership role - Last step form (At week 6) 6-week breakdown: Week 1: Course 1 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing]and explore leadership resource center [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPLeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/] to see which role you might be interested in. (If you are not a verified listener, please work on getting verified asap!) Week 2: Course 2 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] and submit End of Trial Form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScobzlKVHOpNyyIcrB7BHM1BzSs8NOXktKa1YC8DHYviQ5CCA/viewform]. Select an elective [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPElectives_293191/]. Week 3: Course 3 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] and submit midway evaluation form [https://forms.gle/K9xvz1mXFrrQNRgZ6] + check in with your LDP roles mentor Week 4: Course 4 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] + Work on elective Week 5: Course 4 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] and check in with your LDP roles mentor (at this point you should have applied for a role) + check if you can graduate with honors [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPAnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/Graduatewithhonors_245268/]. Week 6: Get trained, finish up any roles application and check in with your team leader + finish your elective + submit last-step form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm4L0KBMd8pcPaFlg4Q_ZHZiiQ6i4ohgwTmTGaYq2g9BJ6LQ/viewform]. _____________________________________________________________________________ 8 weeks requirements: - Coursework - Midway eval form (At week 5) - A leadership role - Last step form (At week 8) 8-week breakdown: Week 1: Course 1 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] and explore leadership resource center [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPLeadershipPositionsResourceCenter_2141/] to see which role you might be interested in. (If you are not a verified listener, please work on getting verified asap!) Week 2: Continue working on course 1 if not completed and submit End of Trial Form [https://forms.gle/rQHgGbZcockR1t2K7]. Select an elective [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPElectives_293191/]. Week 3: Course 2 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] + check in with your LDP roles mentor Week 4: Course 3 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] Week 5: Course 3 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] and midway evaluation form [https://forms.gle/K9xvz1mXFrrQNRgZ6] + check in with your LDP roles mentor Week 6: Course 4 [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nz_dIGFWXx4aDxEU0KLl09QQtt_LaKd57y_TbtV7YLw/edit?usp=sharing] + Work on elective Week 7: Continue with course 4 and check in with your LDP roles mentor (at this point you should have applied for a role) + check if you can graduate with honors [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LDPAnnouncementsAppreciation_2121/Graduatewithhonors_245268/]. Week 8: Get trained, finish up any roles application and check in with your team leader + finish your chosen elective + submit last-step form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScm4L0KBMd8pcPaFlg4Q_ZHZiiQ6i4ohgwTmTGaYq2g9BJ6LQ/viewform]. _____________________________________________________________________________ If you need an extension, please reach out to @FrenchToastClub. Extensions are contingent upon review and progress. Please note that this is a *recommended* breakdown. You can do it at your own pace if you'd like! All blue highlights are clickable. If you need a LDP mentor, please feel free to reach out to one here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LDPMentorsTeam_240813/] ------------------------- This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team, find out more information about the program here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram_202/LeadershipDevelopmentTrack_2138/LeadershipDevelopmentProgramUpdatesAnnouncement_230561/].
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Academy Rounds, 20: If your mind were a puzzle, how does your thinking feel right now?
by Melss27
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1 day ago
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is If Your Mind Were… Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! If your mind were a puzzle, how does your thinking feel right now?  * A crossword (searching for the right words) * A jigsaw puzzle (piecing things together) * A maze (feeling lost or stuck) * A Rubik’s cube (complicated but solvable) * A completed picture (everything makes sense) 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound20MasterPostIfYourMindWere_346960/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Tiny Steps, Round 4: Eat a nourishing meal or snack
by Hope
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2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny steps, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little or work on personal development.  Tiny Step:  Choose a nutritious option for a snack or meal. Savor each bite, appreciating how it nourishes and energizes your body. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/TinyStepsRound4BeingKindtoYourBodyMasterpost_346650/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Tiny Steps, Round 5: Put one thing away
by Hope
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2 days ago
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny steps, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Choose one item that’s out of place and return it where it belongs. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Round 19: If each season had a mood, which fits best for you?
by Melss27
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February 15th
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is: Seasons of you. Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! If each season had a mood, which fits best for you? * Spring: Hopeful & fresh * Summer: Carefree & bold * Autumn: Nostalgic & cozy * Winter: Reflective & deep 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound19MasterPostSeasonsofyou_346486/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Tiny Steps, Round 1: Reflect on a skill you've learned that you're grateful for.
by Hope
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February 14th
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny step, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little, or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Think about a skill you've acquired that has made a positive impact on your life. Take a moment to reflect on it and express why you're thankful for that skill. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Tiny Steps, Round 2: Schedule time for PMs and emails
by Hope
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February 12th
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny step, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little, or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Take control of your inbox! Instead of constantly checking PMs and emails throughout the day, schedule specific times to check and respond to them. This can help you manage your time and reduce distractions. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/TinyStepsRound1DigitalWellbeingMasterpost_345608/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Round 18:
by Melss27
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February 10th
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is Pop Culture Favourites! Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! Which artist would you choose to see live? * The Beatles * Billie Eilish * Bohemian Rhapsody  * Someone else? Share it with us! 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound18MasterPostPopCultureFavourites_345938/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Tiny Steps, Round 3: Mindful Observation
by Hope
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February 5th
...See more Hi everyone! I hope you are well. Please complete the following tiny step! With each tiny step, we hope to either practice a positive mindset, relax a little, or work on personal development.  Tiny Step: Find a quiet spot outdoors and focus on observing a natural element (tree, cloud, bird). Take a few minutes to really notice details and be present. 🌱Take more tiny steps here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/TinyStepsRound3NatureConnectionMasterpost_345955/] ------------------------- 📌This post is brought to you by the Content Development and Marketing Team. You can find information on the program here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/ContentVolunteerTeam_198/CDMAnnouncementsandUpdates_2194/ContentDevelopmentandMarketingProgram2024_325507/]
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Academy Round 17: YELLOW is bright and full of energy! How does it make you feel?
by Melss27
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January 31st
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is Color Vibes: What Do These Colors Say to You? Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! YELLOW is bright and full of energy! How does it make you feel? * Happy and cheerful, such as in a warm sunny day * Full of energy and creativity, ready for new ideas * A little cautious, like a yellow traffic light * Does it remind you of something totally different? Share with us! 🔦Join the rest of the polls here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound17ColorVibesWhatDoTheseColorsSaytoYou_345473/].  ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Round 16: If you could swap lives with a fictional character for a day, who would it be?
by Melss27
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January 24th
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is Alternate Reality: What If? Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! If you could swap lives with a fictional character for a day, who would it be? * A superhero with amazing powers * A wizard mastering magic * A space explorer discovering new worlds * A detective solving impossible mysteries 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/FunCorner_2196/AcademyPollsRound16MasterPostAlternateRealityWhatif_345033/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Round 15: What's your favourite movie genre
by Melss27
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January 17th
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? I hope you’re excited for this round of polls! This week's poll theme is Battle of the favourite! Hope you enjoy it!💗 Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! What’s your favorite movie genre? a. Musical b. Horror c. Comedy d. Romance 🔦Join the rest of the polls here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/General_2438/AcademyPollsRound15MasterPostBattleofthefavourite_344480/] ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]
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Academy Round 14: What’s your favourite type of Adventure?
by Melss27
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January 13th
...See more Hey everyone! How are you doing? Are you ready for our round of academy polls? This week's poll theme is Getting to Know You. Hope you enjoy it!💗  Please answer before Friday so that they get counted! You can still take part afterward, it just won't be counted in the final poll results once they are posted. Please select only 1 option, choose the most relevant one! What’s your favourite type of Adventure? * Hiking the mountains * Travelling  * Watch marine animals  * Going for a walk  🔦Join the rest of the polls here. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/General_2438/AcademyRound14_343982/]  ------------------------- 📢This post is brought to you by the Leadership Development Program Team. Learn more about the program here.  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/academy/AcademyPrograms_2311/LeadershipDevelopmentProgram2024_325615/]

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