2014-2015

AIESEC Medina in Tunisia

New Members Booklet

AIESEC

Table of Contents

Preface

1. AIESEC – Introduction 2. History of AIESEC 3. The AIESEC Experience 4. The AIESEC Way 5. AIESEC Exchange 5. AIESEC Exchange 6. AIESEC Conferences 7. AIESEC Culture and Traditions 8. AIESEC Structure 9. AIESEC Global Network 10. AIESEC Acronyms

Preface

“ “ Dear Students, Or shall I say, dear AIESECers ? If you are reading these lines, it means that you already took your first step in AIESEC, the largest student-run organization in Tunisia and in the world. An organization in which we learn how to manage a team, a project, speak in public, how to debate, etc.

The main goal of AIESEC is to have a positive impact on society, The main goal of AIESEC is to have a positive impact on society, but the most effective positive impact that AIESEC will make, will be on you. But there is no magic formula to obtain this result, the more you invest in AIESEC, the more you get from it. Don't miss the chance of being part of the largest student network in the world. No matter the position that i hold today, I started my AIESEC career as a new member, just like you, and it's because i seized every single opportunity that this organization offered seized every single opportunity that this organization offered me, that I am writing you these lines.

In this booklet, you'll find all the basics that an AIESECer should know. History, definitions, structures ...

Share your time efficiently between your studies and your Share your time efficiently between your studies and your AIESEC activities, this is the key of success. The National Board is proud to have you as a member and is looking forward to meet all of you during the Get Ready 2011. Enjoy your AIESEC eXPerience till then.

May this booklet serve you as a compass

Welcome to AIESEC !

We attract and cultivate young people with global mindsets while giving organizations an incredible opportunity to interact and access young people from all corners of the globe. We partner with a wide variety of organizations, from multinational to small business, non-profit to government and even the UN.

AIESEC is the world's largest student run organization a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education who are interested in world issues, leadership and management. It is the international platform for young people international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential so as to have a positive impact on

AIESEC is present in over 125 countries and territories, providing over 24,000 leadership positions and delivering over 470 conferences to our over 50,000 members in over 2,400 universities throughout the world. AIESEC also runs an exchange program that affords over students and recent graduates the students and recent graduates the opportunity to live and work in another country. With over 66 years of experience and 1.000,000 alumni, AIESEC’s global network is continuously expanding.

1. AIESEC Introduction

What began in 1948 as an organization to help develop "friendly relations" between member countries is now a global association with activities in over 100 different countries and territories.

The founding members of AIESEC started to build the organization between 1946 - 1948, but a clear identity was defined in 1948 and later in 1949 at the Stockholm Congress.

89 students participated in the Exchange Program in 1949 and Exchange was 89 students participated in the Exchange Program in 1949 and Exchange was defined as the core activity of the organization. In the coming years

more and more countries joined the network and AIESEC became global in a very short period by being present on all the continents.

The number of students and organizations involved in the exchange program grew rapidly and constantly, reaching 2467 exchanges by the end of 1960 and 4232 by the end of 1970.

Seminars were first introduced as part of trainees' reception experiences, in Seminars were first introduced as part of trainees' reception experiences, in a proposal from AIESEC in Germany in 1961. It was well received by other countries, and a general set of seminar topics to be addressed was proposed and accepted. They were mainly economic in nature, and for the first time AIESEC was addressing specific issues in its activities-stated clearly in a non-political way.

At the 1974 International Congress in Bordeaux, an important motion was At the 1974 International Congress in Bordeaux, an important motion was passed: the minimum length of an Exchange traineeship had to be 6 weeks. This measure improved the quality of our Exchanges.

In 1976 an International Theme Program was established that focused all international, regional, and local seminars on specific topics. This idea continued and grew through various stages.

After this the focus of the organization was on addressing global themes After this the focus of the organization was on addressing global themes besides the traditional Exchange Program. Themes like International Trade, Management Education, Sustainable development, Entrepreneurship and Corporate.

2. History of AIESEC

Looking for more relevance, nowadays AIESEC is the Looking for more relevance, nowadays AIESEC is the international platform for young people to discover and develop their potential. Our innovative approach to developing young people focuses on taking a proactive role, developing self-awareness and a personal vision, building networks, and developing capacity to drive change. We do this through an international platform of opportunities that provide international platform of opportunities that provide leadership opportunities, work abroad opportunities, conferences, and virtual tools to build networks.

Responsibility were discussed at local, national and global seminars.

In the late 90's the discussion about the relevance of the organization brought the Exchange Program on the main agenda and more and more effort was put in ensuring growth in this area.

Information systems were developed to make the Information systems were developed to make the process faster and easier. Insight I was launched in 1997 and Insight II in 2001. As the focus of the organization was the eXchange program again, the number of exchanges started to grow.

2. History of AIESEC

AIESEC enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We believe that by completing the whole AIESEC Experience, young people will be prepared to become the leaders of tomorrow referred to as change agents that create a positive impact in society.

Our international platform provides our members with numerous Our international platform provides our members with numerous opportunities - physical and virtual – to create their own AIESEC experience. The unique combination of AIESEC Experience and the opportunities that our network can provide is the way we inspire young people who are passionate to exert their positive impact in society - that is the AIESEC difference.

Note: The programs in the AIESEC Experience can be taken in any order, according to a member’s choice and the opportunities offered by the entity.

3. The AIESEC eXPerience

Engagment

with AIESEC

Life-LongConnection

GlobalInternshipProgrammeGIP

Team Leader ProgrammeTLP

Team Member ProgrammeTMP

GlobalCommunityDevelopmentProgrammeGCDP Experienttial leade

rship Development

ENGAGEMENT WITH AIESEC

Engagement with AIESEC can mean two things. One is that you come to events organized by us and have a connection with us that can be also loose in its nature. The other one is that you want to be more involved with the organization and after getting to know us better you apply for membership.

TMP - TEAM MEMBER PROGRAMME

One of the most important ingredients of AIESEC is its excellent learningOne of the most important ingredients of AIESEC is its excellent learningenvironment. When you join a team, you get valuable experience on being a team member, taking responsibility and taking care of different voluntary work. As a team member you keep on learning new skills and receiving new information about various topics from all around the world. You will also be creating contacts that you will need later on in working life, with businesses for example.

TLP - TEAM LEADER PROGRAMME

Leadership is an integral part of AIESEC’s foundation. We aim to influence thesociety positively by developing and supporting the skills of our members andhelping them to discover their true potential. The theories and concepts learned on courses are meaningless unless you get to apply them in practice. For this AIESEC offers annually over 5000 leadership positions around the world.

EXCHANGE - AIESEC EXCHANGE - AIESEC

AIESEC has two exchange programmes Global Community Development Programme (GCDP) and Global Internship Programme (GIP).

LLC - LIFE-LONG CONNECTION

Life-Long Connection concerns a period of your AIESEC experience in whichyou’ll be able to evaluate how you have developed and how can you provideimpact to society and your LC. It is a platform for continuous growth, reflectionand network!and network!

3. The AIESEC eXPerience

3. The AIESEC eXPerience

Key Principles This flow and the opportunities within it are reinforced by 5 key principles, which are reflected in all parts of the process.

Taking an Active Role AIESEC will provide the opportunities and some support, but it is ultimately AIESEC will provide the opportunities and some support, but it is ultimately up to the individual to make the most of those opportunities. Each individual must take responsibility for his/her experience within AIESEC and the organization.

Developing Self-Awareness and Personal Vision We think young people need more support to answer fundamental We think young people need more support to answer fundamental questions such as “What is important to me?” and other life questions. AIESEC supports young people in clarifying and expanding their ambitions through mentorship, personal vision exercises, an inspiring environments.

Increasing Capacity Through conferences, work abroad opportunities, and the management of Through conferences, work abroad opportunities, and the management of our offices, we provide young people with the opportunity to increase theoretical knowledge in a wide-range of functional skills.

Building a Network Through conferences, learning networks, innovative on-line platforms, and a Through conferences, learning networks, innovative on-line platforms, and a growing alumni network, AIESEC provides young people with the opportunity to create a strong and global network to support them in their personal and professional pursuits.

Challenging Worldview Through intense experiences such as conferences, working abroad, and Through intense experiences such as conferences, working abroad, and engaging in diverse environments, AIESEC “shakes up” the way young people see the world.

4. The AIESEC Way

WHAT WE ENVISION

Peace and fulfilment of humankind‘s potential.

WHAT IS OUR IMPACT

Our international platform enables young people to explore and develop their leadership potential for them to have positive impact on society.

THE WAY WE DO IT

AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experience AIESEC provides its members with an integrated development experiencecomprised of leadership opportunities, international internships andparticipation in a global learning environment.

ACTIVATING LEADERSHIP DEMONSTRATING INTEGRITY

ENJOYING PARTICIPATION STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

ACTING SUSTAINABLY LIVING DIVERSITY

We lead by example and inspire leadership through our activities. We take full responsibility for developing the youth leadership potential of our members.

We are consistent and transparent in our decisions and actions. We fulfil our commitments and conduct ourselves in a way that is true to our ideals.

We create a dynamic environment created by active and enthusiastic participation of individuals. We enjoy being involved in AIESEC.

We aim to deliver the highest quality performance in everything we do. Through creativity and innovation we seek to continuously improve.

We act in a way that is sustainable for our organisation and society. Our decisions take into account the needs of future generations.

We seek to learn from thedifferent ways of life and opinions represented in our multicultural environment. We respect and actively encourage the contribution of every individual.

5. AIESEC eXchange

5. AIESEC eXchange

6. AIESEC ConferencesAIESEC conferences are opportunities for our membership to commit to the power of what we stand for, and to experience the strength of our network come together to create an intense learning experience. Each year, we organize and deliver over 470 national and international conferences. At an organizational level, the conferences. At an organizational level, the conference is an opportunity to train members, develop strategy, discuss topics and issues that the

National Conferences – Start Up , Nat’Co , NES , Tu’LDSA 2-4 day conference bringing together all members in a country to form a common direction, plan and discuss matters relevant to the country as well as receive training that will enable a member to turn strategy into action based on the initiatives or approaches decided.

International Regional conferences – MENA,WENA , Iberoamerica, LDS, XPROA 5-7 day conference when members tackle issues and matters relevant to A 5-7 day conference when members tackle issues and matters relevant to the different regions of the world. During this conference, a member can contribute to bringing down global initiatives to a regional level and to get further insights on how to practice them at a country level.

International Congress – IC , IPMA 7-12 day conference for leaders at the local or national level for leadership A 7-12 day conference for leaders at the local or national level for leadership development, strategy building and sharing. Defining international direction, building networks of cooperation, bringing growth, and ensuring performance in the organization are usually major themes.

Organization is taking up, and engage with our stakeholders. At an individual level, our members have the opportunity to receive training, build your personal network, demonstrate leadership, and have loads of fun.

7. AIESEC Culture and Traditions

Roll CallsAt every conference you attend, At every conference you attend, you must prepare and perform a Roll Call with the group you came with. This group might be your Local Committee, the Organizing Committee, or even the team you are on in your LC. This Roll Call will be a dance or performance usually a dance or performance usually accompanied by music. This is both fun for the people at the conference and lets the conference know that your LC is there!

Sugar CubesAt every conference you go to there At every conference you go to there will be an envelope for each person at the conference on the wall. You can use these envelopes to leave messages for someone who really helped you at the conference or someone you just had a good time with. People usually leave small with. People usually leave small white square-shaped paper notes that resemble the shape of a sugar cube; resulting in the name!

A TeamAt most conferences, you will see an At most conferences, you will see an A Team attempting to get everyone excited after a long night of partying. These people will be loud, active, and a little annoying to try to get you to participate. When you hear the call “A-team”, you will know what is coming.what is coming.

PunishmentsSomething you will see wherever Something you will see wherever you go with AIESEC is punishments for late people and wrong answers. Some AIESECers spend hours late at night thinking of clever ways to punish people who are not on time. These are usually very fun and quite embarrassing. The idea is positively embarrassing. The idea is positively stimulating everyone to have a good time, and be on time!

Global VillageIt has become the duty of each It has become the duty of each conference and/or Local Committee to put on a Global Village for the people in attendance. Global Villages can involve performances, booths, games, and food; but the main goal is always to spread as much culture and spread as much culture and knowledge as possible. You will see many of these in your AIESEC time and hopefully you get to be a part of one!

8. AIESEC StructureAIESEC on a global level is only a 3-layer organization . Looking at AIESEC from a strategic and direction setting angle, the structure looks like this: (If you turn it around you have the structure from an activity angle)

AIESEC International (AI)

Based in Rotterdam, Holland, AIESEC International coordinates the work of Based in Rotterdam, Holland, AIESEC International coordinates the work of AIESEC all over the world; this is also where global directions and exchange strategies are formulated. AI consists of the President of AIESEC International (PAI), and a few Vice-Presidents responsible for specific areas. Every year, AI and more than 80 member committees gather in the International Conference, discuss on a number of initiatives that are to be carried out globally. Each year Al holds the Global Plenary (GP) in which they and the MCP's decide on the direction for AIESEC in the following year.MCP's decide on the direction for AIESEC in the following year.

The role of AI: - Support MC’s to implement the programs and track the achievements of targets at global level. - Managing the process of inventing and piloting new programs. - Ensure constant communication of global direction towards 2020.

Member Committee (MC)

Every member country has a national executive board called the Member Committee. They are responsible for coordinating the work of the Local Committees and call for national actions.

Role of MC’s: - Support LC’s to implement the programs and track the achievements of targets at national level. - Maintaining the balance of the current programs and introducing new ones. ones. - Ensure constant communication of global and national direction towards 2020.

AI MC LC

8. AIESEC Structure

Local Committee (LC)

Local Committees are established in universities and higher schools all over the world. In AIESEC, we think globally and act locally, so the LCs are like the operation units which execute AIESEC XP. They provide various learning opportunities through team experiences, leadership opportunities, and exchange.

Role of LC’s:Role of LC’s: - Implement and execute the programs which AIESEC runs. - Track and report the achievements of targets at a local level. - Evolve and adapt operations as required. - Support the MC’s in implementing a long-term plan.

Global structure

AI

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AIESEC International

Member Committee

Local Committee

9. AIESEC Global Network

10. AIESEC Acronyms

International

@ - AIESECAI - AIESEC InternationalPAI - President of AIESEC InternationalOGX - Outgoing ExchangeICX - Incoming ExchangeICX - Incoming ExchangeTM - Talent ManagementPBOX - Project Based on ExchangeLCD – Local Committee DevelopmentVP - Vice President

Local

LC - Local CommitteeLCP - Local Committee PresidentTM - Talent ManagmentER - External RelationsF - FinanceIM&COM - Information Managment IM&COM - Information Managment & CommunicationQ&L - Quality & LegislationICX - InComming eXchangeOGX - OutGoing eXchangeEB - Executive Board

Conferences

IC - International CongressLDS - Leadership Development SeminarLMS - Local Motivation SeminarNat’Co – National ConferenceTu’LDS – Tunisian Leadership Tu’LDS – Tunisian Leadership Development SeminarNPM - National President MeetingNES - National Evaluation Seminar

GN - Growth Network

Africa – AfricaAP - Asia PacificCEE – Central and Eastern EuropeIberoamerica – Latin America, Spain, and the USMENA – Middle East & North AfricaMENA – Middle East & North AfricaWENA – Western Europe & North America

National

MC - Member CommitteeMCP - Member Committee PresidentBOD - Board of DirectorsNSB – National Support BodyNST – National Support TeamNST – National Support TeamBD - Business Development

Exchange Related

X - ExchangeEP - Exchange ParticipantTN – Trainee NomineeCEED - Cultural Envoy for Exchange DevelopmentNGO - Non Governmental NGO - Non Governmental Organization

AIESECAssociation Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales

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