2. `What is EXCEL?
The term EXCEL is derived from X+L
meaning Exchange + Leadership. The
aim of the program is to give
experiences to EP’s while exchange .
Only AIESEC India members can apply
for the EXCEL program. EXCEL
program is run by oGCDP of AIESEC
India with collaboration with iGCDP of
partner countries.
3. `Why EXCEL?
The EXCEL Program offers
members on exchange an
opportunity to create greater
impact during their internship. The
enhanced job role will develop the
exchange participant’s
entrepreneurial and leadership
skills
4. `Value Proposition for the
XL
Organizational
and development in
global environment
Develop
and leadership skill
Strengthening
international
home entity
Create an impact in
hosting LC
5. `Value Proposition for the
Sending Entity
Global Leaders in the
LC
Improved the
internal relations
with the host entity
Increase in number
of registrations for
the program
Increase in Net
Promoter Score
Membership with
global work
experience
Improve co-delivery
with host entities
6. `The Procedure
Match & Job
Role
Finalization
Expectation &
Goal Setting
Training &
Preparation
Realization &
Excel Initiation
The XL is realized. He/she sends the initial and final
reports to the member committee at the start and the end
of the internship respectively.
XL being trained & prepared by the LCVP TM with the
support of LCVP oGCDP & other exchangers.
The XL & the host LC defining & clarifying a) Roles &
Responsibilities b) MOS of the Programme c)
Expectations & Conditions
Getting matched to a suitable TN where the host entity is
willing to provide additional role which aligns to national
XL JD.
8. `
Top countries to target for Excel
Any other country if you pitch it well to
the TN.
Russia Nepal Egypt
Mauritiu
s
China
Indones
ia
9. `
Pitching Excel Progromme
Understand the needs/ nature of the host
LC and customize your pitch accordingly.
Given below are the pointers you can use in
your pitch:
• The XLs are AIESECers with an experience of
atleast 3 months.
• They understand AIESEC completely and contribute
to the overall culture of the EP teams.
• The XL will benefit the host LC in multiple areas
including exchange development, quality
management & LC activities.
10. `
Building IR for the EXCEL
• Search TNs for the EP like you do for the
normal EPs.
• Once the communication is established,
introduce them to the EXCEL program and
throw the possibility of the EPs taking CEED/
TMP/TLP with exchange. Do not forget to send
them the EXCEL brochure.
• Take the process ahead like it’s done for the
normal EPs.
Method 1
11. `
Building IR for the EXCEL
• Pitch EXCEL directly to the TN managers/ VPs
of the target LCs. Send them the brochure.
• If oGCDP is not getting replies for the same,
TM can communicate this to the TM of the
target LC as a pilot.
• Once that is done, normal matching
procedure can be followed.
Method 2
12. `Few important tips while
matching:
• The Excel Programme will only be valid if the
XL can do the activities specified in the XL
JDs. Hence, please make sure that the XL is
matched with a suitable TN.
• Self matching should be a very important
practice for the EXCEL EPs if you are
following method 1.
o Talk to your VP oGCDPs/ TL oGCDP if you don’t
have prior experience with matching and train
yourself.
• Synergy with TM needs to be a very important
practice if you are following the method 2.
• You can follow method 1 and method 2 at the
15. `
Action 1
• Communicating & Coordinating
with the EPs
Action 2
• Inducting & training the EPs to
deliver better results & develop
personally.
Action 3
• Tracking the performance of
the EPs and giving them
adequate feedback/ coaching.
Action 4
• Facilitating project meetings &
activities.
Action 5
• Taking initiatives to improve the
team environment and working
style.
• Responsible for leading & managing other E.Ps of
the project to achieve the project goals.
Team Leader
Its compulsory to take up atleast 2 actions steps. The XL can choose to take up
more than 2 actions steps.
16. `
Action 1
• Facilitating effective
communication between the
host LC & the EP.
Action 2
• Supporting the host LC to
prepare, induct & train the EPs
Action 3
• Taking multiple initiatives to
improve the quality standards
of the project.
Action 4
• Giving/taking regular feedback
and taking effective steps to
make improvements.
• Supporting the host LC and NGO improve the
project delivery.
Quality Management
Its compulsory to take up atleast 2 actions steps. The XL can choose to take up
more than 2 actions steps.
17. `
Action 1
• Supporting the home and host
LCs to co-deliver with partner
countries
Action 2
• Taking initiatives to improve
relations between home & host
entity.
Action 3
• Supporting the host entity in
exchange related areas.
Action 3
• Participating in local LC forums
to showcase Indian culture and
opportunity.
Action 4
• Supporting the host entity in LC
activities like organising events.
• Cultural Envoy for Exchange Development
CEED
Its compulsory to take up atleast 2 actions steps. The XL can choose to take up
more than 2 actions steps.
18. `
• Contributing to the projects/ host entity in
numerous functional areas
Support Functions
Action 1
• Communication & Information
Management to measure and
showcase the impact.
Action 2
• Learning & Development in the
area of Excel’s expertise for the
host LC members
Action 3
• Supporting host LC in Sales &
Business Development
Action 4
• Supporting host LC in other
functional areas like Marketing,
Expansions, Finance.
Its compulsory to take up atleast 2 actions steps. The XL can choose to take up
more than 2 actions steps.
22. `Guidelines
• The LCVP oGCDPs are responsible for matching the XL.
• The LCVP TMs are responsible for training & supporting the XL to
prepare for the internship.
• The LCVP TM needs to ensure that the complete procedure is
followed by the XL.
• For the programme to be valid its important the XL to do activities
aligned to the XL JD. This will require the willingness of the host
entity.
• The XL needs to send the initial report at the beginning of the
internship and the final report at the end of the internship. This is an
important condition for the validity of the programme.
• The AIESEC India MC would provide the necessary support and
guidance.
