aiesec values

defining elements & learning objectives

striving for We continuously improve through creativity and

excellence innovation. We strive to deliver the highest quality

performance in everything we do.
 self-developing continuous
based on feedback learning

giving & receiving feedback

understanding learning methodologies & styles
• what are the signs of defensiveness that I should recognise when I am
• what are the benefits of learning continuously and why must I do it?
not ready to receive feedback?
• how may my learnings now benefit me in the future?
• what type of environment is needed to be able to feel safe enough to
• what are my learning styles and how can I capitalise on it?
give and receive feedback?
• how can I utilise my reflection spaces to identify action steps from the
feedback?

creating personal development plans

understanding personal strengths & weaknesses
• how do I recognise the opportunities to develop my talents into
strengths?
• how can I use my strengths to compensate my weaknesses when
needed?
• how can I recognise the collective strengths of people around me to
help me in my work:?
communicating effectively
• what are the best ways for me to communicate my thoughts while
being considerate?
• how can I be an effective conversationalist and presenter?
• how do I identify the best way to communicate with my audience?
• how do I envision my growth within and outside of AIESEC?
• what external frameworks and methodologies can I use to create a
personal development plan?
• what learnings can I take from AIESEC in order to grow within and
outside of the organisation?
creating the environment to nurture curiosity
• what excites me to learn and do more in life and in AIESEC?
• what engages and motivates me to do what I do?
• when was I last curious and what was the outcome from it?
• what are things that excite me and how do I explore them further?
demonstrating We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and

integrity actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct

ourselves in a way aligned with what we envision.
 doing what is right
understanding personal values
• what are my core values and how do they influence my decision-
making in tough situations?
• how do my values suit the context and stakeholders involved in a
situation?
• how do I manage with a situation where the right decision goes
against my personal values?
understanding ethics & morality
• what are the key ethical norms agreed upon in my current
environment?
• what are the key ethical norms I personally have that may affect my
decision-making?
• how can I put the two above together to make the best decision within
the context I am in?
making decisions effectively
• what is the issue I am trying to solve?
• what is the objective I am trying to reach with this decision?
• what are the alternatives and consequences of this decision?
• who are the stakeholders involved and how can I consider
consequences to them while making this decision?
living authentically
understanding personal values
• how do I identify my key values?
• what is the difference between cultural biases and my true values?
• how can I live by my values on a regular basis?
• how may different environments affect my values and how can I stay
true to myself when environments change?
embracing personal identity
• what is my identity?
• how does my identity affect relationships with those around me?
• am I aware of my needs in different environments?
• how can I present my true identity to the people around me?
demonstrating self awareness
• what are my strengths, weaknesses, principles & behaviours?
• how are those elements reflected in my daily actions?
• how does my personal identity fit into the communities around me and
in the world?
• how can I capitalise on my strengths while continuously improve on
my weaknesses?
enjoying We celebrate and enjoy the way we are and what we
participation represent in the society considering the role of youth in
the world.
 demonstrating enthusiasm
understanding how to spark motivation
• how do I make my enthusiasm contagious?
• how do I communicate my passions?
• how can I understand others’ passions and interests to help them
achieve their goals?
embracing my role in a team
• how do I understand my role in a team and my individual contribution
to the bigger picture?
• what do I need to know in order to help others understand their role in
the bigger picture?
• how can I embrace my role with optimistically & enthusiastically?
connecting passion with what I do
• how can I connect my individual passion with what I do and find
excitement in my work?
• how can I translate passion into actions?
• what is the impact I would like to make in the world and how does
that translate into what I do in life?
• how can I explore different ways to connect my passion in what I do?
being proud of who we are
Self-acceptance
● Level 1 – What Are You Doing?what are the repetitive results that you are
getting in: relationships, work, your body, energy, finances, future, etc?
what is the source of this results? what are your doing? GTK your habits,
conditioning, and others.
● Level 2 – What the Are You Feeling?. How are you feeling with what are
you doing? what are the emotions that comes, and what the need that
those actions try to satisfy?
● Level 3 – What Are Your Blind Spots? What are your flaws, weaknesses?
how can you accept them? how can you embrace self awareness as part of
self development?
Balancing between sense of individuality and sense of community
● G2K my actual community - who is you "community"? how was it formed? what is in
common with the people that you hang out the most? what do they add to you, and why
not?
● Building my VIA & persona -what are the values and kind of experiences I want to
have? what is my VIA (values, interest, abilities) for my desired community?
● building a community and developing sense of belonging
● 3 what are the actions and/or plan that I will do in order to build/engage with my desired
community
expressing your identity
• what were the defining points in my life? what I learned from them?
• how my experiences shaped my values and the things I care? what is my
manifesto?
• where and how can I communicate my manifesto?
acting We act in a sustainable way for our society. our

sustainably
decisions take into account the needs of future
generations.
 making long-term managing resources sustainably
decisions

planning long-term using resource management practices

• how can I strategically evaluate current context?
• how can I project future trends that might affect our activities?
• how can I create a long-term vision & plan for my area?
• what are the different possible scenarios and what strategic direction
can I take using scenario planning?
• what does it mean for me to manage my resources?
• what are the current state of my resources and how do I evaluate
them?
• how may my resources be affected if the state continued?
• what are the immediate actions I may need to take for my entity?

thinking analytically
• what does it mean to be analytical?
understanding risk management
• how can I collect and analyse data?
• what is risk management and what are the different types of risk?
• how can I draw insights from data to project implications for the
• what is the risk management process?
future?
• how do I create a risk register?
• how do I create a risk mitigation plan?
having an infinite mindset
• what is an infinite mindset? being able to prioritise
• do I have a finite or infinite mindset? Why? • what are my most relevant focuses in AIESEC or personal life?
• how can I apply the infinite mindset to my AIESEC life (decision • how do I identify my must-win battles?
making framework & vision creation? • what prioritisation frameworks can I use?
• how can I apply the infinite mindset to my personal life?
 We lead by example and inspire leadership through
activating actions and results. We take responsibility for

leadership
developing the leadership of others. we live it by
inspiring others to be role models.
 practising empathy
demonstrating active listening
• how can I ensure I am paying full attention to what others are saying?
• how can I engage in a conversation without distractions? How can I
know I am getting the full message?
• how can I use to show that I am actively listening?
understanding empathy
• what are the different types of empathy that I can practice and which
ones should be applied in different situations?
• what type of empathy do I practice naturally?
• how can I develop other types that I am not naturally good at?
communicating effectively
• how can I effectively communicate my intentions when seeking to
understand someone else?
• what should I have in mind when communicating while practicing
empathy?
• how can I ensure people feel heard and understood?
inspiring others
storytelling & public speaking
• how can I inspire people through my stories?
• what are different methods of storytelling I can use?
• what techniques of public speaking can I use to inspire others?
coaching
• what is the role of a coach?
• what is the most relevant coaching style or method for me & my team?
• how can I understand and manage emotions of my own and others, in
order to inspire and coach others?
understanding learning & communication styles
• what are the different communication styles?
• how can I recognise and utilise different communication styles?
• what is my leadership style?
• how does my leadership style affect me and the audience when
communicating?
living We actively learn from different ways of life and
diversity opinions.
 building inclusive spaces
understanding different backgrounds in a team
• what are the cultural, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds in my
team?
• how may different experiences affect peoples’ behaviours in a team?
• how do they play a role in the dynamics of the team?
understanding diversity, equity, inclusion
• how can I keep educating myself on DE&I?
• how do I include people in conversation from a variety of different
backgrounds?
• am I being inclusive when making important decisions?
creating safe spaces
• are spaces I create inclusive and safe for every individual?
• how can I create a space that is inclusive and safe for everyone?
• what principles and team practices are needed in order to create a team
environment that is inclusive and safe?
capitalising on each
others’ differences
employing strength-based coaching
• how do you identify strengths and elevate the people around you?
• do I appreciate the individuality of the people around me and work in
a way that maximises their potential?
• how can I practice this no matter if I am in a leadership position or
not?
evaluating strengths & weaknesses
• do I consciously make an effort in observing what my teammates do
well and what they could do better?
• does everyone in the team have equal opportunities to use their
strengths and improve their weaknesses?
• how often do I reflect on your strengths and weaknesses? How often
do I take action from the reflection?
demonstrating active listening
• do I understand my intentions while listening to others? To respond or
to understand?
• how can I accurately articulate what the other person is saying?
• how can I identify a clear way forward after listening?
 quarter 4
actively creating value-driven leaders
recommended skills demonstrating enthusiasm
• communicating your passion
• resilience in the face of uncertainty
general
• storytelling & public speaking being proud of who we are
• session design • communicating your passion
building inclusive spaces
• slide design • self management
• recognising & responding to
• audience management & engagement bias
• identifying assumptions
making long-term decisions
• understanding of current context capitalising on each others’
self-developing based on feedback
• long-term strategy building differences
• empathy
• decision-making • applying strength-based
• capitalising on strengths managing resources sustainably
• conducting strengths assessments frameworks
• data analysis
• recognising strength in
• risk management
continuous learning action
• empathy
• coaching & mentoring
• active listening
practising empathy
• effective communication
living authentically • coaching
• composure • connectedness LEAD
• critical thinking
inspiring others
facilitation
doing what is right • self awareness
• capitalising on personal strengths • coaching
• practising vulnerability • effective communication