Adaptive Leadership International

A Global Organization for Tackling Complex Challenges

At Adaptive Leadership International (ALI), we see the world’s toughest challenges — climate change, inequality, institutional transformation — as calls for bold, new forms of leadership. These are not problems that technical fixes alone can solve; they require leaders who can inspire people, disrupt the status quo, and drive deep, systemic change. At ALI, we empower leaders everywhere to rise to this challenge, turning uncertainty and resistance into momentum for lasting and system-wide impact. 
 

A Global Community of Practice

Where Leaders Across Continents and Sectors Learn, Share, and Co-Create Solutions

At the heart of Adaptive Leadership International (ALI) is our Global Community of Practice — a dynamic network that connects leaders from multiple continents and diverse practice areas, including government, business, education, healthcare, and civil society. This is where theory meets real-world application: members come together to share experiences, test ideas, and support each other in tackling their toughest adaptive challenges.

Through regular virtual convenings, peer learning groups, collaborative projects, and region-specific hubs, our community spans time zones and cultures while remaining united by a common commitment: to lead systemic change and build adaptive capacity in their organizations and communities.

Whether you're navigating climate adaptation in Southeast Asia, public sector reform in Africa, corporate transformation in Europe, or education innovation in the Americas, the ALI Community of Practice offers a trusted space for reflection, experimentation, and mutual growth. Read more...

A Leadership Academy

Building the Skills and Mindsets for Leading Systemic Change

The ALI Leadership Academy is the training and capacity-building arm of Adaptive Leadership International, designed to equip leaders across sectors and regions with the tools they need to tackle complex, adaptive challenges. Through a portfolio of programs — from foundational courses to advanced leadership labs — the Academy offers practical, action-oriented learning grounded in the principles of adaptive leadership.

Participants gain more than knowledge; they develop the mindsets, diagnostic skills, and strategies to mobilize people, navigate resistance, and drive meaningful, lasting change within their organizations and communities. Delivered through a mix of online, hybrid, and in-person formats, the Academy’s offerings are built to meet leaders wherever they are — geographically and in their leadership journey.

Whether you’re an emerging leader, a senior executive, or part of a transformation team, the ALI Leadership Academy provides a structured pathway to deepen your practice and accelerate your impact on the systems you seek to change.

A Global Professional Services Firm

Partnering with Organizations to Navigate Complexity and Lead Systemic Change

Adaptive Leadership International (ALI) also operates as a global professional services firm, providing tailored solutions to organizations facing complex, adaptive challenges. We partner with clients across sectors — from governments and universities to corporations and NGOs — to build leadership capacity, design systemic interventions, and guide transformative change efforts.

Drawing on our global network of expert practitioners and adaptive leadership faculty, ALI delivers customized services including leadership development programs, change management support, strategy facilitation, and cross-sector collaboration design. Our approach goes beyond technical fixes; we help organizations diagnose root causes, mobilize stakeholders, and shift systems in ways that are sustainable and scalable.

Whether your organization is embarking on a major transformation, navigating disruption, or seeking to strengthen its adaptive capacity, ALI offers a trusted partnership grounded in deep expertise and a global perspective.

Get Involved

For Students, Coaches, and Faculty:

• • Join a Project: Contribute your skills and knowledge to existing projects or start your own initiative.

  • Access Resources: Benefit from our extensive network of mentors, funding opportunities, and collaborative spaces.
    
    

For City Governments and Community Partners:

• • Collaborate with Us: Partner with Climate Action Labs to scale innovative solutions and achieve regional climate goals.

  • Support and Sponsorship: Provide financial and logistical support to help advance our mission and amplify our impact.

Reach out through this online form to express your interest in getting involved!

For other inquiries, email us at info@AdaptiveLeadershipInternational.com.