International e-Academy for Leadership

Strengthening Political Youth Organizations

What makes a liberal political youth organization successful? On the one hand it is necessary to run and manage the organization efficiently and professionally - especially, because resources are usually limited and the work is based to a large extend on voluntary engagement. The seminar will provide a platform to share experiences and to develop new and creative ideas.

Promoting liberalism through education and dialogue

A review of methodology used by moderators associated with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

Freedom and Property

For liberals private property is a defining characteristic of a free society. Self ownership and the right to own the things we need to ensure a livelihood for ourselves belong together. If we don't own ourselves we are slaves and we are not free. If we don't own the things that are essential for securing our basic needs and well-being, we are more dependent "less free" than we would otherwise be. Indeed, private property is the most important factor that distinguishes a liberal society from the socialist or a communist ideal.

Online Seminars 2010

The new programme with our Online Seminars 2010 is available now.

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Liberalism Today: Freedom First 2008

How far does freedom of opinion extend for Liberals? Is it permissible to speak about other religions “without respect“, and what about “blasphemy”? If in conflict about an objective, how will Liberals balance tolerance, freedom of religion and freedom of opinion? These and other subjects formed the subject of a seminar under the heading “Liberalism Today: Freedom First“ of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF).

e-Learning Award granted to the International e-Academy

The concept launched by the International e-Academy for Leadership was recognized at the Hannover CeBIT Information Technology Trade Show with the European award for e-Learning "eureleA 2008".

 

New Public Management 2007

For several years already the IAF seminar on NPM proves to be of high interest. Politicians, journalists and think tankers, related to the international activities of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation all over the world, come to Gummersbach to discuss the topic.

New Public Management 2006

For several years already the IAF seminar on New Public Management (NPM) proves to be of high international interest. Politicians, journalists and think tankers come to Gummersbach to discuss the topic.
 

Education for Profit?

The international seminar on education reform is one of IAF events with a preparatory online phase. Approximately 60 participants were registered for the internet course. After completion of the course, 25 participants - those who were most successful - were invited to attend the seminar itself.

New IAF Management

After a very successful period of more than 12 years as Head of the International Academy for Leadership (IAF), Jörg Dehnert has handed over to Birgit Lamm the management of the IAF. She has been in charge of the IAF since 1 October 2006.

International e-Academy

Some international seminars now include online components organised by the International e-Academy – which is part of the IAF. In these cases an invitation to participate in the seminar itself depends on the quality of performance in an online preparatory event.