1) The Academy’s focus is explicitly not on training ‘leaders’, in the sense of unique individuals in search of a following. Rather, the fundamental question which Avicenna seeks to address is How can I appeal to my colleagues’ own leadership qualities in my sphere of activity;

2) In all its programmes Avicenna combines the American leadership model with the European one. The strength of the analytical, traditional, trust-based European body of thought is combined with the American focus on future, drive, spirit and resolve.