CSC Global Alumni, on behalf of the thousands of CSC alumni joins the rest of the world in expressing heartfelt sorrow for the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Her Majesty died peacefully at Balmoral in Scotland.

The Queen leaves a legacy of devotion to the citizens of The Commonwealth, commitment to duty and stability in times of turbulence.

She was the longest reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom.

Her Majesty The Queen is in the thoughts and prayers of the thousands of CSC alumni from throughout the world.

Buckingham Palace has issued a short statement saying that “following further evaluation this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.”

The Queen is said to remain comfortable and at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Members and Fellows of CSC Global Alumni send our best wishes to Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family.

We're delighted to announce a new date for our CSC Global Leadership Series - UK event, due to take place this week.

We were due to hear from some of the world's leading bankers and financial figures this week on their views about 'banking on a green economy'.

The event will now be held on:
DATE: Thursday 10th March, 2022
TIME: 11am - 12pm UTC

It promises to be fascinating and interactive discussion with:

* Bill Winters (CEO, Standard Chartered)
* Peter Flavel (CEO, Coutts)
* Jennifer Jordan-Saifi (Assistant Private Secretary of The Prince of Wales' Sustainable Markets Initiative)

Please make sure to invite interested friends and colleagues... and register here: https://lnkd.in/gWNhDmgt

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to postpone the CSC Global Leadership Series - UK event, scheduled for 17 December, 2021.

The Banking on a Green Economy event with Bill Winters (CEO, Standard Chartered), Peter Flavel (CEO, Coutts) and Jennifer Jordan-Saifi (Assistant Private Secretary of The Prince of Wales' Sustainable Markets Initiative) will be rescheduled to next year.

Our apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Peter Laurent, Convenor

CSC Global Leadership Series is expanding across the Commonwealth, with the next event, in partnership with CSC UK, to take place in Kenya next month.

Convenor of the Series, Peter Laurent, says he's excited by the opportunity to showcase Commonwealth leadership.

"This series is an opportunity to be able to bring CSC alumni together to discuss issues that matter with some of the best minds in the Commonwealth," Mr Laurent said.

On the 27th of October, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Sport Heritage and Culture, Ambassador Dr Amina Mohamed will be the guest speaker.

Dr Mohamed is a committed international civil servant who has had a distinguished career in both public and foreign service.

She has served in strategic government positions and been elected to key international positions.

Dr Mohamed is the third guest of the CSC Global Leadership Series after senior Australian business and political leader, Warwick Smith, and bp's global CEO Bernard Looney in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne.

Date: Wednesday, 27th October 2021

Time: 1pm - 2pm (Nairobi, Kenya)

Register: Click here

CSC Global Alumni is pleased to partner with CSC UK to launch the Global Leadership Series in the United Kingdom.

Chair of CSC Global Alumni, Michael Wright, says the partnership is an important part of the development of the organisation.

"Working with CSC UK opens up leadership development and networking opportunities for alumni, no matter where in the world they are - all aimed at strengthening our role as being a force for good in the world," Mr Wright said.

The inaugural CSC Global Alumni / CSC UK event will feature Chief Executive Officer of bp, Bernard Looney, as guest speaker, in the presence of HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne.

Mr Looney will discuss leadership and sustainability within the context of climate, communities, energy and the environment.

CSC alumni from all international CSC affiliated programmes will be able to register to attend the event via video link and invite registered guests in current or emerging leadership roles who they think would benefit from attending the event.

The event will be hosted at Coutts London by CEO and CSC UK Vice Chair,​ Peter Flavel​, and CSC UK Chair Sir Alan Parker CVO. 

Our Guest Speaker - bp CEO, Bernard Looney

Bernard joined bp in 1991 as a drilling engineer. Now CEO, he is leading a radical transformation of the company as it heads for net zero by 2050 or sooner and substantial investments in reducing emissions to be delivered by 2023.

Date: Time: Register:

Wednesday, 8th of September, 2021 12:00 to 1:00 PM BST (London time) Click here

We are enormously privileged to announce that one of the Commonwealth's leading Executive Leadership Coaches, Dr Helena Dolny from South Africa, will host two sessions for CSC alumni on leading with resilience through a time of collective grief.

COVID19 is not yet predictable.  The medical profession is still learning.  The strain mutations are a cause for anxiety.  The first vaccines may not be effective against the new strains.

• What does all of this mean for us in our world of work?
• What is our shared experience? What has provoked creativity? What has caused grief?
• What does it mean to be a leader and to lead during times of collective grief?

Join Dr Helena Dolny from Love, Legacy, Dignity, for this workshop, covering two key topic areas:

1. Adversity in a Pandemic

Acknowledges our ongoing context – our ‘normal’ life crises that are exacerbated by the pandemic.

Resilience by Design: Reviews the essential ingredients of maintaining physical and emotional well-being and provides tools to plan and support the self-monitoring of your personal well-being.

Being able to lead and collaborate with others requires that we ourselves begin from a place of strength

2. Grief – no design

Reviews how COVID19 has brought more than loss of life, grief is amplified and expanded through not only the loss of loved ones, but also loss of opportunities, loss of dreams, loss of freedom of movement, loss of physical connectivity.

We share learnings and tools from grief research and counselling that we can use to support ourselves and others – especially at this time when social distancing has deprived many of the comfort of exchanging last words in person or the undertaking of important rituals.  

Select from one of the following sessions based on your time zone preference:

20 July 2021, 16h00 - 18h00 UTC

21 July 2021, 07h00 – 09h00 UTC

Please note: The session provides a unique opportunity to engage and learn from other CSC alumni from across the Commonwealth so please come prepared to share your own learnings from recent times, in particular what has helped and what has hindered you as a leader. 

This is a statement from CSC Global Alumni:

"As the COVID situation deteriorates in many parts of the world, CSC Alumni stand with our colleagues, friends and all those impacted.   

"Amid a huge surge in the number of reported cases in India alone, resources are strained and there is great sadness. 

"CSC Global Alumni shares the grief of those who have been affected and those who have lost loved ones. 

"May those who are leading and involved in the fight against the pandemic find strength to remain forward looking and to inspire hope.  

"We are with you.

"CSC Global Alumni."

"We give thanks for a life well-lived, and express our condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and to members of The Royal Family." 

Michael Wright

Chair, CSC Global Alumni

It is with profound sadness the we acknowledge the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

His life of service has had an enormous impact on countless lives throughout the commonwealth and in deed around the world.

As Commonwealth Studies Conference Alumni, we know only too well the positive impact that The Duke of Edinburgh’s vision  has brought.  In our instance, his positive impact is multiplied many times over through the work of alumni as leaders in their vocations and communities.

We give thanks for his life and join with all across the commonwealth to express our condolences and sympathy to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and all members of the Royal Family.