Common Purpose

Common Purpose is a global, non-profit organization dedicated to developing leaders who can overcome cultural, institutional, and social boundaries. Founded in 1989, Common Purpose has made it its mission to equip people of all generations and backgrounds with the skills, mindset, and drive to create a better world for individuals, organizations, and society.

Common Purpose offers innovative and transformative learning programs and workshops that are conducted both online and in-person. These programs are designed to develop leaders who can act effectively in a complex and interconnected world. The main programs include:

• Meridian: A program that provides leaders with deep insights into various organizations and institutions in their city to enhance social competence and diversity[3].
• Leading Beyond Authority: A concept that empowers leaders to effect change beyond their direct sphere of influence[1].
• Cultural Intelligence: An approach aimed at developing leaders who can overcome cultural boundaries and act effectively in a global context[1].

The mission of Common Purpose is to develop people who are capable of overcoming boundaries and bringing about positive change in their environment. The organization embodies the following values:

• Boundary Pushers: Constant curiosity and the pursuit of improvement to set new standards and find innovative solutions.
• Bridge Builders: Creating connections between different groups and organizations to achieve common goals.
• Change Champions: Promoting sustainable and innovative changes that have a lasting and equitable impact.
• Rooted Big Dreamers: Connecting generous visions with practical and actionable steps[2].

Common Purpose is committed to having a sustainable and positive impact on society. The organization works globally to develop leaders who can solve complex problems and address societal challenges. Through its programs, Common Purpose promotes social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion, and supports participants in bringing about change in their organizations and communities.

With over 30 years of experience and a global presence in cities like Bangalore, Berlin, Chicago, Dublin, and many others, Common Purpose has already reached over 115,000 alumni and more than 20,000 organizations. The organization remains unwavering in its commitment to improving the world by developing leaders who make a difference[2].

• 1 - https://commonpurpose.org
• 2 - https://commonpurpose.org/about
• 3 - https://commonpurpose.org/de/meridian
• 4 - https://soziale-innovation.sachsen-anhalt.de/fileadmin/Bibliothek/Politik_und_Verwaltung/MS/Soziale_Innovation/PDF_s/Common_Purpose.pdf
• 5 - https://commonpurpose.org/de/was-wir-machen