Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy Course
Lead with a credible, values-based voice when employees, communities and activists expect your organisation to take a stand on social issues. This two-day purpose-driven leadership course in Malaysia covers defining executive purpose, corporate political responsibility, authentic communication that avoids impact washing, and coalition building, ending with a personal executive action plan.
Course overview
A executive-level leadership program focused on developing authentic, ethical corporate leaders capable of guiding organizations through societal expectations and activist pressures.
Programme: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Activism for Corporate Executives
What you will learn
- Develop an authentic, purpose-led personal and organizational leadership voice.
- Lead corporate transformation during periods of social crisis or activism.
- Inspire internal teams and external stakeholders through ethical action and advocacy.
Course outline
Explore the 8 modules covered in the programme. The sequence and emphasis can be tailored to participant needs.
Day 1 | Foundations and core skills
The Imperative of Purpose-Driven Leadership
- Why modern CEOs and executives must lead on social issues.
Defining Corporate & Executive Purpose
- Articulating personal values and aligning them with corporate CSR vision.
Navigating Corporate Political Responsibility (CPR)
- Managing corporate positions on controversial socio-political issues.
Authentic Communication & Vulnerability
- Communicating transparently with communities and avoiding 'impact washing'.
Day 2 | Application and action planning
Executive Sponsorship of Social Initiatives
- Championing internal resource allocation for high-impact CSR projects.
Coalition Building & Industry Advocacy
- Mobilizing industry peers to drive systemic sector-wide social reform.
Resilience & Ethical Decision-Making in Crisis
- Maintaining ethical integrity under extreme commercial and public pressure.
Purpose Leadership Blueprint
- Crafting a personal Executive Action Plan for community advocacy and leadership.
Purpose Leadership Blueprint
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
Who this course is for
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Before you join
Bring a learning objective and an anonymised example to discuss. Confirm any software accounts, equipment or other prerequisites with ISDS before booking.
How to join this Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course in Malaysia
Want to strengthen corporate advocacy and coalition building in your leadership role? The course suits corporate executives as well as CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations and NGO leaders, who leave with a personal executive action plan for community advocacy and ethical leadership.
Kursus Kepimpinan Berteraskan Tujuan (Purpose-Driven Leadership) di Malaysia
Kursus 2 hari untuk eksekutif korporat, profesional CSR dan kelestarian serta pemimpin NGO. Peserta menentukan nilai dan tujuan kepimpinan, mengurus pendirian syarikat terhadap isu sosial, membina gabungan advokasi industri dan merangka pelan tindakan eksekutif peribadi. Kelas awam dan latihan dalaman boleh dibincangkan mengikut keperluan organisasi. Sila sahkan kelayakan HRD Corp (HRDF), pengaturan tuntutan, yuran dan tarikh dengan ISDS sebelum membuat tempahan.
Your trainer
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph
A master trainer and consultant with more than 25 years of corporate experience across education, hospitality, logistics and supply chain. His work connects leadership, people development and operational improvement.
Trainer availability is confirmed for each programme.
Get the full course brochure
View the full outline, learning outcomes and learning approach in the PDF, download a copy, or have it emailed to you.
Questions about Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy
Does this purpose-driven leadership course cover activist pressure and controversial issues?
Yes. A module on corporate political responsibility covers managing corporate positions on controversial socio-political issues, and another covers keeping ethical integrity under commercial and public pressure in a crisis. Participants also look at communicating transparently with communities while avoiding impact washing.
Who should attend Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy training?
CSR and sustainability professionals, corporate foundations, community engagement teams, NGO leaders and social-impact programme managers.
Who teaches the Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course?
Dr Jude Selvaraj Joseph is the assigned trainer. Trainer availability is confirmed with your programme arrangements.
How is the course taught?
Trainer-led explanation and discussion connect the module topics to workplace application.
How long is the Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course?
The course runs for 2 days. Ask ISDS about the next public session or an in-house schedule for your team.
Is the Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course HRDF claimable?
Ask ISDS to confirm HRD Corp (formerly HRDF) eligibility and claim arrangements for this programme before booking. Where applicable, claims are arranged through our partner, Orange Revolution.
Will I receive a certificate for the Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course?
Public-class participants receive a certificate of participation. Ask ISDS about certificate arrangements for in-house training.
How much does the Purpose-Driven Leadership & Community Advocacy course cost?
Ask for a quotation or an in-house proposal. Share your course, team size and preferred dates, and we will confirm the format, fees, inclusions and any HRD Corp claim arrangements.