European Programme in Civil Society Leadership (EPICS)
In 2009, participants from CSOs across Europe took part in "The European Programme in Civil Society Leadership" (EPICS). Based on its previous success, we are proud to announce the launch of the 2011 programme. Top-level leaders in European Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) identified a growing need among Civil Society leaders to challenge their own basic assumptions, develop their formal knowledge and expand their personal networks in the sector. EPICS has been designed to examine relevant strategic and managerial issues that CSO leaders and managers are facing today. With a firm base on frontline research and by incorporating practical experience, EPICS seeks to strengthen and enhance the strategic and analytical capacity of European Civil Society Organizations.
It is important to develop an understanding of the differences and similarities that exist among European CSOs. The EPICS initiative aims to foster joint perspectives as well as create a European identity among CSO decision and policy makers. Therefore, EPICS is offered by the following academic institutions:
• Centre for Management and Organization - Stockholm School of Economics (Sweden)
• Research Institute for Nonprofit Organisations - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Austria)
• Centre for Nonprofit Management - Trinity College Dublin (Ireland)
We believe that EPICS 2011 will build on participant’s prior learning and experience. Moreover it aims at providing a challenging environment and helping to build professional contacts and potential future strategic partners across Europe.
More programme details are available in the EPICS Folder and at www.e
pics.info
Contact:
Professor Michael Meyer, Michael.Meyer@wu.ac.at
Reinhard Millner, Reinhard.Millner@wu.ac.at
Nonprofit Management Group
WU – Vienna University of Economics and Business
Nordbergstrasse 15
1090 Wien
