This year’s conference theme: Authentic Leadership is based on the premise that authentic leaders are genuine or real.  From research, Authentic Leadership concept is still developing and seeks to address people’s insecurity (lack of confidence/trust) in leadership and their desire to have leaders who are honest and “good” (Northouse, 2016).

Delanyo Adadevoh, statement that “A society cannot rise up above the character of its leaders.”  The statement sums up key lessons from the previous conferences in relation to addressing the challenges Kenya is currently grappling with especially corruption. They are an indication of values majority of the citizens refer to as the norm and hence choice of leaders elected or appointed perpetuating the vice.

To address the above challenges, a pathway that guides the society towards becoming ethical and developing authentic leaders, who are emotionally intelligent, uphold integrity and embrace accountability & transparency is a step in the right direction. In addition it is also an opportunity to encourage and support Authentic Leaders who are making a positive influence within their sphere of influence.

CONFERENCE THEME BACKGROUND

TLG held its first inaugural conference “Leading with Integrity” on 7^th November 2016 at Tangaza University College with over 210 participants. The Key note speaker was the Governor of Central Bank of Kenya, Dr. Patrick Njoroge.  The second conference was held on 14^th July 2017 with the theme: Leading Change: The Challenge. There were over 300 participants and the conversation was relevant/ timely, with the call to Kenyans, to be the change we desire as a Nation.

Participants were from various organizations in leadership positions within the public and private sector this included; Government, Churches, Universities & Colleges, NGO’s NPO’s Corporates and Entrepreneurs.     From the feedback and evaluations of the past two TLG conferences, objectives were met and recommendations indicated the need to hold follow up workshops and conferences that continually equip and empower participants to positively transform society.

Therefore; TLG held two follow up workshops in partnership with Executive Leadership Network (ELNET) and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). TLG in partnership with Tangaza Student Association and EACC launched Tangaza Integrity Movement at the University, with the aim of helping students develop, uphold and advocate for ethical values.

Conference Objective:  The overall objective for TLG conference’s is to inspire, equip and empower leaders on how to continually take appropriate action within their spheres of influence and lead with integrity towards positive transformation in society in line with the above theme. The conference is a forum to hold this key conversation and also give participants an opportunity to learn and create network/s that models and advocates for Authentic Leadership.

Target Audience: Conference targets 400 participants in leadership positions within the public and private sector, which include the Government, Small Medium Enterprises, Non-Governmental Organizations, Faith Based Organizations, Universities and Entrepreneurs especially in managerial positions or head functions.

Proposed Conference Speakers & Workshop Facilitators

1. Prof. Francis Ngari Mbugua – Vice Chancellor (Designate) Tangaza University College
2. Dr. Sahaya G. Selvam – Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Designate) Tangaza University College
3. Halakhe D. Waqo: CBS, MCIrb, Secretary and CEO Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
4. Joram Mwinamo – Founder and Managing Partner: WYLDE International
5. Flora Mutahi – Chairperson Kenya Association of Manufacturers and CEO Melvin Marsh International
6. Samuel Kimeu – Director- Transparency International- Kenya
7. Michael Oyier – Certified Executive Leadership Coach (ACC) Counseling Psychologist and Communication Specialist.
8. Wambui Karanja – Director: Women Leadership Initiative & Lea Client Services Limited.
9. Magdalene Katua – Coordinator: Justice and Peace Commission: Association of Sisters in Kenya

MC:  Mrs. Faith Muturi Ngugi –Corporate Training Consultant

Presentation Format 

The morning sessions comprise of four speakers and one tea break. In the afternoon, three facilitators will run workshops concurrently and thereafter final presentation by the Key Note Speaker and Q & A session.

Conference Charges:  1000 Kenya Shillings only.

Conference Dissemination Plan  

TLG plans to hold subsequent seminars and workshops based on the outcome of the conference as a way of dissemination of the conference to the society and growing a wider network of leaders who uphold integrity and challenge/inspire the society as a result.