Dictionary

GLE Dictionary 

Like any organisation, there are lots of words with special meanings in IIMHL and IIDL. This dictionary is to help people check what we mean. If you would like a word added, please submit a question. 

• Collaborative: A group of people around the world who come together regularly, usually between every 2 - 6 months and usually virtually. Collaboratives are self-directed and organised around key topics of interest. These groups share their day-to-day work, new ideas, challenges, and collaborative projects. Collaborative members usually host a Match on their topic when the Leadership Exchange is in their country.

• Dialogue: GLE brings lots of different people together to share their experiences, expertise, and perspectives. We encourage a culture of dialogue in our spaces, rather than debate. The United States Institute for Peace has a useful resource exploring the difference between dialogue and debate. Download here. 

• Emerging Leaders: Not restricted by age. Emerging Leaders are often younger, but most importantly, emerging leaders are beginning their leadership journey in their sector, are possibility thinkers, and while they may not have formal authority, are able to influence informally. Focus on inclusion of people with lived & living experience, family leaders, younger leaders, people in smaller organisations, and people with under-represented lived experience.

• GLE: Global Leadership Exchange. Name for the organsation the Emerging Leaders work takes place within. 

• Host: Used in relation to a Match. A “host” is the person who will be have visitors come to their organisation, and who will lead the co-production of the agenda/program for the Match.  

• IIMHL: The International Initiative for Mental Health Leadership. Established in 2003. Global organisation which exists to share innovations in practice and programs supporting people with disabilities, mental health concerns, and/or addictions to live independent, thriving, self-directed lives. From 28 November 2023, re-named GLE. 

• IIDL: The International Initiative for Disability Leadership. Established in 2007 within IIMHL to bring a focus to disability. From 28 November 2023, re-named GLE.

• Leadership Exchange: Regular week-long events, held approximately every 18 months to two years. Leadership Exchanges are made up of Matches and Network Meetings. 

• Match: The first two days of the Leadership Exchange. Two-way learning events where hosts and visitors share innovations and challenges. The Match is intended to build international partnerships between leaders to share creative and innovative approaches through active learning and leadership collaboratives. Usually take place face-to-face. 

• Network Meeting: The final two days of the Leadership Exchange. This brings together all IIMHL and IIDL members into one place to share what they have learned from their matches, get to know each other, and participate in workshops, panel discussions, and keynote speeches. Usually take place face-to-face.  

• Visitors: Used in relation to a Match. "Visitors" are leaders who take part in the Match who are coming from other countries or other organisations.