Apply to the Google Rare Leadership Academy

*THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED*

Rare Leadership Academy is a global leadership accelerator for under-represented talent in the creative industries co-created by academics, DEI leaders and Rare’s community of creatives. Through a six-week program of virtual classrooms, special guest lectures, in-group collaboration and self-directed learning, Rare is an intensive leadership primer offering tangible insights and progressive working models designed so everyone can thrive.

This program will equip you to: 

• Lead with purpose, focusing on the triple bottom line
• Build a deep understanding of leadership through values and behaviors
• Lead with resilience and form a working culture where everyone can thrive
• Establish inclusive teams that work in harmony 
• Lead and win pitches 
• Create networks and connections that count.

Guest speakers include:

• Beth O’Brien, head of innovation, The Monkeys 
• Sharmadean Reid, founder, The Stack World 
• Kevin Morosky, co-founder, Pocc
• Abraham Asefaw, steering committee chairperson, Hyper Island
• Simon Blake, founder, Mental Health First Aid UK 
• Ana Arriola, Director of Product Design & Research, Microsoft. 
• Anna McGrath, partner, Godfrey Dadich Partners 
• Nooky, rapper and founder, We Are Warriors
• Amy Climer, Teams Consultant

Tutors include:

• Bea Ricci, design ethics, team building, organisational effectiveness programme teacher, Hyper Island
• Ellen Jones, LGBTQ+ and Disability Rights Campaigner
• Emma Mainoo, founder, Surviving Sundays
• Nadya Powell, management programmes, D&AD
• Tolu Farinto, founder, Limitless

WHO CAN APPLY

Pocc Members across all global regions. Rare Leadership Academy is held across six time zones around the globe, is a fully-funded  academy that understands the combined potential of creativity and leadership to create a more equitable world. Packed full of thought leadership with tangible actions and outcomes, the program offers invaluable insights to change your perspectives and accelerate your career in-real time.

Important dates 👇👇👇
[Groups 1-2] EXTENDED Deadline: May 31
[Groups 3-6]Deadline: June 27
Cohort sessions: July 12 – December 8 *Dates may change.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply now directly via the Rare with Google website to secure your place. When completing your application please state that you are a member of We Are POCC community and a member of the Rare team will be in contact if you have been selected.