Co-operative Leaders Programme (CLP)

The Co-operative Leaders Programme (CLP) is a leadership development programme for experienced co-operative leaders with 3 – 10 years of experience in leadership, managerial or supervisory roles. CLP combines deeper leadership learning, international exposure and peer exchange with fellow co-operative leaders. You will be better equipped to lead with greater impact in your co-operative and the wider Movement.

Who should join the CLP?

Existing Co-op Leaders

Co-op leaders with 3-10 years of co-op experience in leadership, managerial or supervisory roles

Future Co-op Shapers

Co-op leaders looking to strengthen your ability to lead, drive change and navigate complex challenges

Leaders Ready to Contribute

Keen to broaden your perspectives, learn from peers across the Movement and step forward to contribute beyond your own co-operative

What You Can Expect?

Strengthen Your Leadership Perspective
Understand what it takes to lead a successful co-operative, balancing business performance, member value, effective governance and community impact.
Expand Your Horizons
Gain new insights from co-operative leaders, practices, and experiences across sectors and internationally.
Grow Your Leadership Network
Build a network of co-operative leaders, peers and mentors across the Movement.

Programme Highlights

CLP comprises two compulsory learning components

Global Co-operative Executive Masterclass (Manchester, UK)
Learn from international co-operative practices and leadership approaches through an immersive experience in the birthplace of the modern co-operative movement

Co-operative Leadership Development Programme by SUSS
Develop practical leadership strategies and tools to strengthen stewardship, sharpen strategic thinking and lead people, processes and organisational change more effectively.

Funding and Participation Requirement

Funding Support
CLP is 95% funded, with participating co-operatives contributing to a co-payment of $1,000 per participant.

Participant Commitment
You are required to serve a 6-month bond with your co-operative upon completion of the compulsory programme components.