Pathway to the C-Suite is 1MT Technical & Leadership Institute's flagship executive-development journey. Over three years, just three Fellows—chosen from an initial pool of eight—progress through high-stakes eliminations to earn the title Executive Leadership Associate. Each year layers deeper strategic exposure, AI innovation mastery, and cross-functional rotations, ensuring graduates can navigate complexity, mobilize diverse teams, and lead transformation across Africa and the world.
Program Highlights
- Length: 3 Years, hybrid (on-site at 1MT Village + virtual engagements)
- Cohort Size: 3 Fellows per intake (8 shortlisted → 5 semi-finalists → 3 Associates)
- Rotations: Strategy, Operations, Finance, Program Delivery, EdTech & AI Innovation, Global Partnerships
- Mentorship: Direct guidance from CEOs, global experts, and 1MT alumni
- Global Exposure: Attendance at international summits, policy forums, and innovation labs
- Capstone: Year-3 strategy project + public showcase judged by industry leaders
What You'll Master
- Strategic & Adaptive Thinking – scenario planning, systems leadership, and board-level decision-making
- AI-First Innovation – integrating generative AI, data analytics, and emerging tech into organisational strategy
- Transformational Team Leadership – emotional intelligence, coaching, and change management
- Global & Stakeholder Engagement – diplomacy, partnership building, and social-impact financing
- Execution Excellence & Resilience – OKR implementation, crisis response, and ethical governance
Year-by-Year Journey
Year | Theme | Key Experiences |
1 — Awaken the Leader Within | Foundations & Functional Exposure | Rotations in Strategy, Ops, Finance; Personal Leadership Plan; AI-integration workshops; internal operations projects |
2 — Build Systems of Impact | Strategic Execution & Innovation | Rotations in EdTech, Program Delivery, Innovation; AI-for-Impact projects; peer-coaching circles; mentoring junior staff |
3 — Lead with Vision & Influence | Global Engagement & Executive Readiness | Lead enterprise-wide strategy initiatives; represent 1MT at global forums; final capstone + C-suite showcase; career placement support |
Development Tools & Platforms
- Productivity: Notion, Slack, Trello
- AI & Innovation: ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude
- Leadership Journaling: Canva, Adobe Express
- Collaboration: Zoom, Loom, Miro
Graduate Outcomes
- C-suite-ready leadership portfolio and global network
- Proven record of AI-driven innovation and strategic execution
- 21st-century competencies in ethics, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking
- Eligibility for senior roles within 1MT or partner organisations—and a lifelong alumni mentorship community