During the first week of the LEADER Project participants engaged in an intensive exploration of key business fundamentals: marketing, finance, and strategy.
Kicking off the week with marketing, participants delved into core concepts such as understanding consumer behavior, segmenting markets effectively, and establishing a strong brand presence. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, they learned how to craft targeted marketing strategies to reach diverse audiences and maximize market impact.
Transitioning to finance, participants deepened their understanding of financial management essentials. They studied financial statements to glean insights into a company’s financial health, evaluated investment opportunities to make informed decisions, and explored strategies for mitigating financial risks. Armed with this knowledge, participants gained the confidence to navigate the complexities of financial decision-making with clarity and precision.
The week culminated in an exploration of strategic leadership, where participants examined the principles of effective decision-making and competitive analysis. They analyzed case studies to understand how successful organizations formulate and execute strategic plans, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation while ensuring long-term sustainability. By honing their strategic thinking skills, participants are better equipped to lead their teams and organizations towards success in an ever-evolving business landscape.
As Week One draws to a close, participants emerge with a solid foundation in essential business disciplines and a newfound sense of confidence in their abilities. With their toolkit enriched by insights from marketing, finance, and strategy, they are poised to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in their leadership journey with the LEADER Project.
Our CEO, Nikica Mojsoska Blazevski, had an opening address welcoming all participants this year while highlighting the benefits of the LEADER Project. With pride, she noted the impact the program had for the over 403 participants we trained over the years. This legacy of empowerment continues to drive us forward as we embark on another edition of the LEADER Project.
Following the CEO’s address, participants had the honor of engaging with distinguished instructors from the renowned Ivey School of Business in Canada. These insightful discussions allowed them to share invaluable insights about their businesses, laying the groundwork for collaborative learning.
Over the next two weeks, all attendees will delve deep into various aspects of business operations, covering everything from strategic planning to financial management, marketing, sales, and sustainable growth strategies. Our aim is to equip them with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in today’s dynamic business landscape.
Beyond classroom sessions, participants will also enjoy personalized mentoring and guidance from our esteemed instructors. These one-on-one sessions offer tailored support to address individual business challenges and goals.
Join us on this exciting journey as we empower aspiring entrepreneurs to reach new heights of success in Macedonia!
In an era where guidance and leadership are paramount to success, we are immensely proud to spotlight our mentorship initiative wit in the Support Fund for Talented High School Students βTalents Today β Leaders Tomorrow.” This program stands as a testament to the power of mentorship in fostering the next generation of leaders, especially among high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Our aim is not just to mentor but to transform lives and communities by empowering young talents to reach their full potential.
As we move forward, our gratitude extends profoundly to all mentors who have dedicated their time, knowledge, and hearts to this noble cause. Your unwavering commitment and personal investment in the future of these young minds do not go unnoticed. Your roles as guides, advisors, and role models are crucial in navigating these talented individuals toward a brighter, more promising future.
We are honored to introduce our distinguished mentors, each a beacon of excellence in their respective fields, contributing their unique expertise and insights:
Angela BUSHESKA, an Engineering Student, Social Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker, who also stands as a proud former beneficiary of the βTalents Today β Leaders Tomorrowβ Scholarship Program. Angela’s journey from scholarship recipient to mentor embodies the program’s cycle of empowerment and giving back.
Daniel CUNNINGHAM, an esteemed Instructional Designer, Public Speaker, and Learning and Development Consultant, whose innovative approaches in education are shaping the learning experiences of our mentees.
Zehra KJUFLIJU, a dedicated Program Associate at the International Republican Institute (IRI), who passionately advocates for environmental and social causes, enriching our program with her global perspective and commitment to change.
Ivana NIKOLIKJ, a trailblazer as a Business Development Executive at IWConnect and a celebrated Forbes Councils Official Member. Ivana brings a wealth of knowledge in tech, leadership, and innovation.
MΠ°ΡΠ° CHANAKJEVIKJ, an English Horn soloist and oboe player with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, whose artistic brilliance and dedication inspire creativity and excellence.
Mitko ANDONOV, a visionary entrepreneur and owner of Eon Eden marketing and strategy, providing invaluable insights into marketing, business planning, and e-commerce.
Nela JOLESKA, the CEO of Genuine Dynamics, whose expertise in emotional intelligence and performance management is transforming leadership paradigms.
Nena MANCHEV, the Head of Education and Leadership Programs at Macedonia2025, guiding our educational strategies with her profound experience and commitment to leadership development.
Slavica TASEVA, a Founder of Resources & Solutions, whose expertise as a Career Coach, Trainer, and HR & KPI Consultant is invaluable to our mentors and mentees alike.
Tiana SKENDEROVSKA POLENAKOVIKJ, with her MS in Industrial Engineering and Management, brings a unique blend of experience from the automotive and software industries, enriching our program’s diversity.
Through your generous support and mentorship, you are not only shaping futures but also empowering young minds across Macedonia. Your dedication is nurturing potential, paving the way for a brighter tomorrow, and creating a legacy of leadership and hope.
We extend our deepest thanks for your commitment to mentoring and for being pillars of support and inspiration for our scholarship recipients. Your impact is immeasurable, and together, we are indeed making a difference.
Together, we are nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
ΠΠ²Π° Π΅ ΠΏΠΎΠ³Π»Π΅Π΄ Π²ΠΎ Π½Π΅ΡΠ·ΠΈΠ½Π°ΡΠ° ΡΠΈΠ»ΠΎΠ·ΠΎΡΠΈΡΠ° ΠΈ ΡΡΡΠ°ΡΡ Π·Π° Π½Π°ΡΠΊΠ°ΡΠ°, ΠΎΠ±Π΅Π»Π΅ΠΆΠ΅Π½Π° ΡΠΎ ΠΏΠΎΡΠ²Π΅ΡΠ΅Π½ΠΎΡΡ ΠΊΠΎΠ½ ΠΈΡΡΡΠ°ΠΆΡΠ²Π°ΡΠ΅, Π½Π΅ΠΏΡΠ΅ΡΡΠ°Π½ΠΎ ΡΡΠ΅ΡΠ΅ ΠΈ ΠΈΠ½ΡΠΏΠΈΡΠ°ΡΠΈΡΠ° ΠΎΠ΄ Ρ ΡΠ°Π±ΡΠΈΡΠ΅ Π½Π°ΡΡΠ½ΠΈΡΠΈ: βΠΠΎΡΠ°ΡΠ° ΠΏΡΠΈΠΊΠ°Π·Π½Π° ΡΠ΅ ΡΠ° Π·Π°ΠΏΠΎΡΠ½Π°ΠΌ ΡΠΎ Π·Π±ΠΎΡΠΎΠ²ΠΈΡΠ΅ Π½Π° ΠΏΠΎΠ·Π½Π°ΡΠ°ΡΠ° Π΄ΠΎΠ±ΠΈΡΠ½ΠΈΡΠΊΠ° Π½Π° ΠΠΎΠ±Π΅Π»ΠΎΠ²Π° Π½Π°Π³ΡΠ°Π΄Π° – ΠΠ°ΡΠΈΡΠ° ΠΠΈΡΠΈ: ,,ΠΠΈΡΡΠΎ Π²ΠΎ ΠΆΠΈΠ²ΠΎΡΠΎΡ Π½Π΅ ΡΡΠ΅Π±Π° Π΄Π° Π½Π΅ ΠΏΠ»Π°ΡΠΈ, Π΅Π΄Π½ΠΎΡΡΠ°Π²Π½ΠΎ ΡΡΠ΅Π±Π° Π΄Π° ΡΠ΅ ΡΠ°Π·Π±Π΅ΡΠ΅. Π‘Π΅Π³Π° Π΅ Π²ΡΠ΅ΠΌΠ΅ Π΄Π° ΠΎΡΠΎΠ·Π½Π°Π΅ΠΌΠ΅ ΠΏΠΎΠ²Π΅ΡΠ΅, Π·Π° Π΄Π° ΡΠ΅ ΠΏΠ»Π°ΡΠΈΠΌΠ΅ ΠΏΠΎΠΌΠ°Π»ΠΊΡ.β (Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.)
ΠΠ° ΠΊΡΠ°Ρ Π±ΠΈ ΠΏΡΠ΅ΠΏΠΎΡΠ°ΡΠ°Π»Π°: βΠΠ΄ΠΈΠ½ΡΡΠ²Π΅Π½ Π½Π°ΡΠΈΠ½ Π΄Π° Π½Π°ΠΏΡΠ°Π²ΠΈΡΠ΅ Π·Π½Π°ΡΠ°ΡΠ½Π° ΡΠ°Π±ΠΎΡΠ° Π΅ Π΄Π° Π³ΠΎ ΡΠ°ΠΊΠ°ΡΠ΅ ΠΎΠ½Π° ΡΡΠΎ Π³ΠΎ ΡΠ°Π±ΠΎΡΠΈΡΠ΅β (The only way to do the great work is to love what you do β S. Jobs). ΠΠ΅ΠΎΠ΄Π°ΠΌΠ½Π°, ΡΠ° Π΄ΠΎΠ±ΠΈΠ² ΡΠΈΡΡΠ»Π°ΡΠ° Π·Π° ΠΠ°ΡΠ΄ΠΎΠ±Π°Ρ ΠΠ°ΡΡΠ½ΠΈΠΊ Π½Π° ΠΌΠΎΡΠΎΡ Π£Π½ΠΈΠ²Π΅ΡΠ·ΠΈΡΠ΅Ρ – ΠΎΠ²Π° ΠΌΠΈ Π΅ ΠΏΠΎΡΡΠΈΠΊ Π΄Π° ΠΏΡΠΎΠ΄ΠΎΠ»ΠΆΠ°ΠΌ Π΄Π° Π³ΠΎ ΡΠ°Π±ΠΎΡΠ°ΠΌ ΡΠΎΠ° ΡΡΠΎ Π³ΠΎ ΡΠ°ΠΊΠ°ΠΌ ΠΈ Π΄Π° Π±ΠΈΠ΄Π°ΠΌ ΡΠ°ΠΌΠ°ΡΠ° ΠΏΠΎΠ΄ΠΎΠ±ΡΠ° Π²Π΅ΡΠ·ΠΈΡΠ° ΠΎΠ΄ ΠΌΠΎΡΠ°ΡΠ° Π²ΡΠ΅ΡΠ°ΡΠ½Π°. (ΠΏΠΎΠ²Π΅ΡΠ΅ Π½Π° ΡΠ»Π΅Π΄Π½ΠΈΠΎΡ Π»ΠΈΠ½ΠΊ:fakulteti.mk)β