We are delighted to share that the Oxford Character Project (OCP) collaborated with the Anáhuac University in Mexico to deliver a workshop on character and leadership. Dr Barnanas Aspray and Dr Corey Crossan from OCP travelled to Mexico to share the pedagogy, curriculum, and lessons learned from the Global Leadership Initiative programme in Oxford with educators in Mexico.
The learning exchange between the two universities started with a series of presentations and discussions, followed by a co-creation process to adapt the resources to the local context in Mexico. After two days of preparation and collaboration, on the 29th and 30th of March, 30 undergraduate students gathered to participate in the leadership programme, co-facilitated by the OCP and the Anáhuac University team. Prof Verónica Fernández Espinosa from UFV Madrid also joined the OCP team as an external consultant to enrich the programme.
Using the jointly developed curriculum, students participated in a range of small group discussions, exercises, and reflection activities thorughout the workshop. They discussed the nature of good leadership and how to lead with purpose and empathy. There were also specific sessions on their character development and how to overcome situational pressures that often act as obstacles to leading with character.