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.ism-about-badge{position:absolute;right:-18px;bottom:-26px;background:var(--red);color:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:20px 22px;max-width:250px;box-shadow:0 30px 50px -24px rgba(166,27,35,.7)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-about-badge b{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:30px;line-height:1}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-about-badge span{display:block;font-size:13.5px;margin-top:6px;color:#FFE1E3}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-about h2{font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,46px)!important;margin:14px 0 18px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-about>div>p{font-size:17px;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-mv{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:28px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-mv div{padding:20px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--tint-2);border:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-mv b{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-mv p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--ink);margin-top:8px;line-height:1.6}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-leaders{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:22px;margin-top:28px;align-items:center}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-leader{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-av{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:18px;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--blue);overflow:hidden;position:relative}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-av img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-av img[src=\"\"]{display:none}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-leader>span:last-child b{display:block;font-size:15px;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-leader>span:last-child span{display:block;font-size:12.5px;color:var(--muted)}\r\n\r\n\/* pathway *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-path-sec{background:var(--tint-2);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:0;position:relative;counter-reset:st}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-steps::before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:12%;right:12%;top:34px;height:2px;background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue) 0 10px,transparent 10px 18px);opacity:.35}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step{position:relative;padding:0 18px;text-align:center}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step .ism-n{width:68px;height:68px;margin:0 auto 22px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--blue);display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:24px;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);position:relative;z-index:1;transition:background .3s,color .3s}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step:hover .ism-n{background:var(--blue);color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step:last-child .ism-n{border-color:var(--red);color:var(--red)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step:last-child:hover .ism-n{background:var(--red);color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step h3{font-size:22px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step small{display:block;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--red);margin:8px 0 10px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);max-width:250px;margin:0 auto}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step ul{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-step li{font-size:12px;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px}\r\n\r\n\/* grades *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-grades{display:grid;grid-template-columns:320px 1fr;gap:28px;align-items:start}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs{display:grid;gap:8px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;padding:18px 20px;border-radius:16px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;text-align:left;transition:all .2s}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button b{display:block;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button span{display:block;font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);margin-top:2px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button em{font-style:normal;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:15px;color:var(--blue);background:var(--tint);padding:4px 10px;border-radius:8px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button:hover{border-color:var(--blue)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button[aria-selected=\"true\"]{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button[aria-selected=\"true\"] b{color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button[aria-selected=\"true\"] span{color:#C9D6EA}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gtabs button[aria-selected=\"true\"] em{background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel{display:none;border-radius:24px;background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy),var(--blue));color:#fff;padding:clamp(28px,3.5vw,46px);position:relative;overflow:hidden;min-height:100%}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel.is-on{display:block;animation:ismFade .45s ease}\r\n@keyframes ismFade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;right:-70px;bottom:-70px;width:280px;height:280px;border-radius:50%;border:40px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel small{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#FF9DA3}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel h3{color:#fff!important;font-size:clamp(28px,3vw,40px)!important;margin:10px 0 6px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel .ism-pn{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-size:19px;color:#C9D6EA}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel p.ism-gd{font-size:17px;color:#E5ECF7;margin-top:16px;max-width:640px;line-height:1.7}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel ul{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px 26px;margin:24px 0 30px;max-width:680px;position:relative;z-index:1}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel li{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15px;color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel li .ism-ico{color:#FF8F96;width:19px;height:19px;margin-top:2px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-gpanel .ism-row{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}\r\n\r\n\/* registry *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reg{background:radial-gradient(800px 500px at 100% 0%,rgba(20,82,163,.5),transparent 60%),linear-gradient(170deg,var(--navy),#08244A);color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reg .ism-head h2{color:#fff!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reg .ism-head h2 em{color:#FF8F96!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reg .ism-lead{color:#C9D6EA}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reg .ism-eyebrow{color:#FF9DA3}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regbox{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-radius:26px;padding:clamp(20px,3vw,34px);box-shadow:0 50px 90px -40px rgba(0,0,0,.6)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regbar{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regbar label{flex:1 1 360px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;border:1.5px solid var(--blue);border-radius:14px;padding:0 18px;height:58px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regbar input{flex:1;border:0;outline:0;font:inherit;font-size:16.5px;color:var(--ink);background:transparent;min-width:0}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regbar select{height:58px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:0 16px;font:inherit;font-size:15px;color:var(--ink);background:#fff;min-width:170px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reggrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;gap:24px;margin-top:22px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-reglist{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regmeta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:12px 18px;background:var(--tint);font-size:13px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;flex-wrap:wrap}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:14px 18px;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;text-align:left;transition:background .2s}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow:hover{background:var(--tint-2)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow.is-sel{background:#F3F7FD;box-shadow:inset 4px 0 0 var(--red)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow .ism-av{width:44px;height:44px;font-size:15px;box-shadow:none;border:0}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow .nm{flex:1}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow .nm b{display:block;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--navy)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-regrow .nm span{font-size:13px;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ok{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600;background:#E4F4EC;color:#16784B;white-space:nowrap}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ok.is-lapsed{background:#FCEBEC;color:var(--red-dk)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ok .ism-ico{width:14px;height:14px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-empty{padding:28px 18px;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;display:none}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;position:relative}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .ism-av{width:76px;height:76px;font-size:26px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card h3{font-size:24px!important;margin-top:14px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .g{font-size:14px;color:var(--blue);font-weight:600;margin-top:4px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card dl{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:8px 16px;margin:16px 0 0;font-size:14px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card dt{color:var(--muted)}.ism-pg .ism-card dd{margin:0;font-weight:600}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px;margin-top:14px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .tags span{background:var(--tint);color:var(--blue);padding:5px 11px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:600}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .lic{margin-top:14px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:10px;background:#FCEBEC;color:var(--red-dk);font-size:13px;font-weight:600;display:none;align-items:center;gap:8px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .lic.is-on{display:flex}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .qr{position:absolute;right:22px;top:22px;width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:8px;border:1px solid var(--line);padding:6px;background:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-card .qr svg{width:100%;height:100%}\r\n\r\n\/* calendar *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin-bottom:24px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-chip{padding:10px 18px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--line);background:#fff;font-size:14.5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);transition:all .2s}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-chip:hover{border-color:var(--blue);color:var(--blue)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-chip[aria-pressed=\"true\"]{background:var(--blue);border-color:var(--blue);color:#fff}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cal{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 360px;gap:24px;align-items:start}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-evs{display:grid;gap:12px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev{display:grid;grid-template-columns:76px 1fr auto;gap:20px;align-items:center;padding:18px 22px;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;transition:transform .25s,box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev:hover{transform:translateX(4px);border-color:#BFD0E8;box-shadow:0 20px 40px -30px rgba(6,30,61,.5)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .ism-date{width:76px;height:80px;font-size:30px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .ism-date small{font-size:11.5px;margin-top:-16px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-tag{display:inline-block;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}\r\n.ism-pg .t-mcpd{background:#E6EEF9;color:var(--blue)}.ism-pg .t-exec{background:#EEE8F8;color:#4B3796}.ism-pg .t-exam{background:#E4F4EC;color:#16784B}.ism-pg .t-forum{background:#FCEBEC;color:var(--red-dk)}.ism-pg .t-chap{background:#FFF3DF;color:#8A5A00}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev h3{font-family:var(--sans)!important;font-size:18px!important;font-weight:600!important;margin:8px 0 6px!important;color:var(--navy)!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .meta{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 16px;font-size:13.5px;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .meta .ism-ico{width:15px;height:15px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev .ism-btn{padding:11px 20px;font-size:14px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-ev.is-hide{display:none}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side{border-radius:22px;background:var(--tint-2);border:1px solid var(--line);padding:26px;display:grid;gap:18px;position:sticky;top:110px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side h3{font-size:21px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-meter{height:12px;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);overflow:hidden}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-meter i{display:block;height:100%;width:60%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--red));border-radius:999px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side .r{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:14px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side p{font-size:14px;color:var(--muted)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side hr{border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);margin:0}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-side a.ism-link{font-size:14.5px}\r\n\r\n\/* certification *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;box-shadow:var(--sh)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-photo{min-height:520px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-photo::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent 60%,var(--navy))}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-body{padding:clamp(32px,4.5vw,64px)}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-body .ism-eyebrow{color:#FF9DA3}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-body h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px)!important;margin:14px 0 16px!important}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-cert-body>p{color:#C9D6EA;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-benefits{display:grid;gap:14px;margin:26px 0 32px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-benefits li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-benefits li i{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);display:grid;place-items:center;color:#FF8F96;flex-shrink:0}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-benefits b{display:block;font-size:16px}\r\n.ism-pg .ism-benefits span{display:block;font-size:14px;color:#B9C8DE}\r\n\r\n\/* knowledge *\/\r\n.ism-pg .ism-know{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr 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class=\"ism-eyebrow ism-rv\">Founded 2003 \u00b7 Chartered 2023<\/p>\r\n    <h1 id=\"ism-h1\" class=\"ism-rv d1\">Leading the practice of <em>strategy<\/em> in Nigeria and Africa<\/h1>\r\n    <p class=\"ism-hero-sum ism-rv d2\">Professional membership, certification, training and research in strategic management, leadership, entrepreneurship and governance.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-row ism-rv d3\">\r\n     <a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#ism-grades\">Become a member <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-ghost\" href=\"#ism-calendar\">Explore programmes<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-quick ism-rv d3\">\r\n     <a href=\"#ism-registry\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-shield\"\/><\/svg>Verify a member<\/a>\r\n     <a href=\"#ism-grades\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>Become a Fellow<\/a>\r\n     <a href=\"#ism-cert\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use 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Through courses in strategic management, leadership, entrepreneurship, governance and digital innovation, it sets the pace for executive training and professional development.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-mv\">\r\n     <div><b><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-target\"\/><\/svg>Our mission<\/b><p>To advance and promote knowledge and skills in strategic management, strategic leadership, strategic entrepreneurship and governance.<\/p><\/div>\r\n     <div><b><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-globe\"\/><\/svg>Our vision<\/b><p>To be a world-class professional body and a pan-African best reference in strategic management.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-leaders\">\r\n     <!-- IMAGE: leadership portraits. Paste a Media Library URL inside each src=\"\" to replace the initials. -->\r\n     <div class=\"ism-leader\"><span class=\"ism-av\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">AE<\/span><span><b>Mr. Alex Ndudi Enebeli, FSM<\/b><span>President and Chairman-in-Council<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-leader\"><span class=\"ism-av\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">OO<\/span><span><b>Mr. Obitunde Obiyemi, FSM<\/b><span>Registrar and Chief Executive<\/span><\/span><\/div>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\">Meet the Council <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- PATHWAY -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec ism-path-sec\" id=\"ism-pathway\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-pw-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">The professional pathway<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-pw-h\">A clear route from student <em>to strategist<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"ism-lead\">Four examination stages build knowledge, skill and practice, with exemptions for relevant degrees.<\/p>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-steps\">\r\n    <div class=\"ism-step ism-rv\"><span class=\"ism-n\">01<\/span><h3>Preliminary<\/h3><small>NCE, OND, WAEC or NECO<\/small><p>Foundations of governance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing and law.<\/p><ul><li>8 subjects<\/li><li>2 diets<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-step ism-rv d1\"><span class=\"ism-n\">02<\/span><h3>Knowledge<\/h3><small>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent<\/small><p>The strategic management process, strategy and policy, communication and leadership.<\/p><ul><li>6 subjects<\/li><li>1 diet<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-step ism-rv d2\"><span class=\"ism-n\">03<\/span><h3>Skill<\/h3><small>Master\u2019s degree or equivalent<\/small><p>Strategy in action, tools and techniques, strategic intent and governance.<\/p><ul><li>10 subjects<\/li><li>2 diets<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-step ism-rv d3\"><span class=\"ism-n\">04<\/span><h3>Application<\/h3><small>Doctorate or equivalent<\/small><p>Journal review, published articles, a governance internship and a thesis.<\/p><ul><li>Research<\/li><li>Thesis<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- GRADES -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec\" id=\"ism-grades\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gr-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Membership<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-gr-h\">Find the grade <em>that fits you<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"ism-lead\">Choose a grade to see who it is for and what it gives you. Apply online and pay securely through the member portal.<\/p>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-grades\">\r\n    <div class=\"ism-gtabs ism-rv\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Membership grades\">\r\n     <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ism-g1\" id=\"ism-gt1\"><span><b>Student Member<\/b><span>Undergraduates<\/span><\/span><em>\u2014<\/em><\/button>\r\n     <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ism-g2\" id=\"ism-gt2\"><span><b>Graduate Member<\/b><span>Recent graduates serving NYSC<\/span><\/span><em>\u2014<\/em><\/button>\r\n     <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"ism-g3\" id=\"ism-gt3\"><span><b>Associate Member<\/b><span>Building the foundations<\/span><\/span><em>ASM<\/em><\/button>\r\n     <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ism-g4\" id=\"ism-gt4\"><span><b>Full Member<\/b><span>Experienced practitioners<\/span><\/span><em>MSM<\/em><\/button>\r\n     <button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ism-g5\" id=\"ism-gt5\"><span><b>Fellow<\/b><span>Senior leaders<\/span><\/span><em>FSM<\/em><\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-rv d1\">\r\n     <div class=\"ism-gpanel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"ism-g1\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gt1\"><small>Grade 1<\/small><h3>Student Member<\/h3><p class=\"ism-pn\">Start early<\/p><p class=\"ism-gd\">For undergraduates currently in any higher institution who want to begin their journey in strategic management.<\/p><ul><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Access to the professional examinations<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Student rates for workshops and events<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Join your local chapter<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>A route to Associate membership<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ism-row\"><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Apply as a Student <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-gpanel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"ism-g2\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gt2\"><small>Grade 2<\/small><h3>Graduate Member<\/h3><p class=\"ism-pn\">From campus to career<\/p><p class=\"ism-gd\">For recent graduates of accredited higher institutions who are currently enrolled for NYSC service.<\/p><ul><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Professional examinations with exemptions<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Mentoring from senior members<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Networking through chapters and events<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>A route to Associate membership<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ism-row\"><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Apply as a Graduate <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-gpanel is-on\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"ism-g3\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gt3\"><small>Grade 3<\/small><h3>Associate Member<\/h3><p class=\"ism-pn\">Post-nominal: ASM<\/p><p class=\"ism-gd\">For professionals with less than a decade of work experience who want to build the foundations of a career as a strategist.<\/p><ul><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Use the ASM designation after your name<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Membership certificate and award plaque<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Seminars, conferences and MCPD workshops<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>A national network of strategists<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ism-row\"><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Apply as an Associate <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-ghost\" href=\"#\">See requirements and fees<\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-gpanel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"ism-g4\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gt4\"><small>Grade 4<\/small><h3>Full Member<\/h3><p class=\"ism-pn\">Post-nominal: MSM<\/p><p class=\"ism-gd\">For experienced professionals and practitioners with over a decade of experience, or Level 12 and above in the civil service.<\/p><ul><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Use the MSM designation after your name<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Speak at ISMNC conferences and seminars<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>A path to the consulting licence<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Eligibility for the Fellowship upgrade<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ism-row\"><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Apply as a Full Member <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-gpanel\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"ism-g5\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-gt5\"><small>Grade 5<\/small><h3>Fellow<\/h3><p class=\"ism-pn\">Post-nominal: FSM<\/p><p class=\"ism-gd\">The Institute\u2019s highest grade, for Full Members of good standing with senior experience and a record of service to the profession.<\/p><ul><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Use the FSM designation after your name<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Investiture at the Annual General Meeting<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Membership of the Board of Fellows<\/li><li><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-check\"\/><\/svg>Shape the future of the Institute<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ism-row\"><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Check Fellowship eligibility <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- REGISTRY -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec ism-reg\" id=\"ism-registry\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-rg-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Member Registry<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-rg-h\">Verify any member <em>in seconds<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <p class=\"ism-lead\">Employers, partners and the public can confirm that a member or Fellow is registered and in good standing.<\/p>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-regbox ism-rv d1\">\r\n    <div class=\"ism-regbar\">\r\n     <label><svg class=\"ism-ico\" style=\"color:var(--blue)\"><use href=\"#ism-i-search\"\/><\/svg><input type=\"search\" placeholder=\"Search by name or membership number\" aria-label=\"Search the registry\" data-reg-q><\/label>\r\n     <select aria-label=\"Grade\" data-reg-g><option value=\"\">All grades<\/option><option>Fellow<\/option><option>Full Member<\/option><option>Associate Member<\/option><\/select>\r\n     <select aria-label=\"Chapter\" data-reg-c><option value=\"\">All chapters<\/option><option>Abuja<\/option><option>Lagos<\/option><option>Rivers<\/option><option>Oyo<\/option><option>Anambra<\/option><option>Plateau<\/option><\/select>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-reggrid\">\r\n     <div class=\"ism-reglist\">\r\n      <div class=\"ism-regmeta\"><span data-reg-count>6 members found<\/span><span class=\"ism-sample\">Sample data for this demo<\/span><\/div>\r\n      <div data-reg-list><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"ism-empty\" data-reg-empty>No listed member matches that search. Try a different name or number.<\/p>\r\n     <\/div>\r\n     <aside class=\"ism-card\" aria-live=\"polite\">\r\n      <span class=\"qr\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 21 21\" shape-rendering=\"crispEdges\"><path fill=\"#061E3D\" d=\"M0 0h7v7H0zM14 0h7v7h-7zM0 14h7v7H0z\"\/><path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M1 1h5v5H1zM15 1h5v5h-5zM1 15h5v5H1z\"\/><path fill=\"#061E3D\" d=\"M2 2h3v3H2zM16 2h3v3h-3zM2 16h3v3H2zM9 0h2v2H9zM8 3h3v2H8zM9 6h2v3H9zM12 8h2v2h-2zM8 10h2v2H8zM0 9h3v2H0zM4 8h2v2H4zM15 9h2v2h-2zM18 8h3v2h-3zM10 13h3v2h-3zM14 14h3v3h-3zM18 13h3v2h-3zM9 16h2v3H9zM12 18h3v3h-3zM17 18h4v3h-4zM18 16h2v1h-2z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <span class=\"ism-av\" data-c-av>AO<\/span>\r\n      <h3 data-c-name>Adaeze Okafor, FSM<\/h3>\r\n      <p class=\"g\" data-c-grade>Fellow \u00b7 Lagos Chapter<\/p>\r\n      <dl><dt>Membership no.<\/dt><dd data-c-no>ISMNC\/F\/0000<\/dd><dt>Status<\/dt><dd data-c-st style=\"color:#16784B\">In good standing<\/dd><dt>Member since<\/dt><dd data-c-yr>2011<\/dd><\/dl>\r\n      <div class=\"tags\" data-c-tags><\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"lic is-on\" data-c-lic><svg class=\"ism-ico\" style=\"width:16px;height:16px\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>Licensed Strategic Management Consultant<\/p>\r\n     <\/aside>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- CALENDAR -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec\" id=\"ism-calendar\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-cl-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Training calendar<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-cl-h\">Find, book and pay <em>in one place<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <div style=\"display:grid;gap:12px;justify-items:start\"><p class=\"ism-lead\">Every workshop, course, examination and forum, filtered in a click. Attendance counts towards your MCPD.<\/p><span class=\"ism-sample\">Sample events for this demo<\/span><\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-chips ism-rv\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter events\">\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"all\" aria-pressed=\"true\">All<\/button>\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"mcpd\" aria-pressed=\"false\">MCPD workshops<\/button>\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"exec\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Executive education<\/button>\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"exam\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Examinations<\/button>\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"forum\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Forums<\/button>\r\n    <button class=\"ism-chip\" type=\"button\" data-f=\"chap\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Chapter events<\/button>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-cal\">\r\n    <div class=\"ism-evs\">\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"mcpd\"><span class=\"ism-date\">06<small>NOV<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-mcpd\">MCPD workshop<\/span><h3>Strategic foresight for leaders<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-globe\"\/><\/svg>Online<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>2 MCPD credits<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-line\" href=\"#\">Members free<\/a><\/article>\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"forum\"><span class=\"ism-date\">14<small>NOV<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-forum\">Forum<\/span><h3>Strategists\u2019 Forum<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-pin\"\/><\/svg>Abuja and online<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>3 MCPD credits<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-blue\" href=\"#\">Register<\/a><\/article>\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"exec\"><span class=\"ism-date\">20<small>NOV<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-exec\">Executive education<\/span><h3>Board strategy and governance<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-pin\"\/><\/svg>Lagos<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-file\"\/><\/svg>Certificate<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-blue\" href=\"#\">Register<\/a><\/article>\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"chap\"><span class=\"ism-date\">27<small>NOV<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-chap\">Chapter event<\/span><h3>Rivers Chapter strategy breakfast<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-pin\"\/><\/svg>Port Harcourt<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>1 MCPD credit<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-blue\" href=\"#\">Register<\/a><\/article>\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"exam\"><span class=\"ism-date\">04<small>DEC<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-exam\">Examination<\/span><h3>Professional examinations: Knowledge stage<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-pin\"\/><\/svg>All centres<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-cal\"\/><\/svg>Exam diet<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-blue\" href=\"#\">Apply<\/a><\/article>\r\n     <article class=\"ism-ev ism-rv\" data-t=\"mcpd\"><span class=\"ism-date\">11<small>DEC<\/small><\/span><div><span class=\"ism-tag t-mcpd\">MCPD workshop<\/span><h3>Digital transformation strategy<\/h3><p class=\"meta\"><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-globe\"\/><\/svg>Online<\/span><span><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg>2 MCPD credits<\/span><\/p><\/div><a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-line\" href=\"#\">Members free<\/a><\/article>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <aside class=\"ism-side ism-rv d1\">\r\n     <h3>My MCPD credits<\/h3>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-meter\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i><\/i><\/div>\r\n     <div class=\"r\"><span>This year<\/span><b>12 of 20<\/b><\/div>\r\n     <p>Attendance at ISMNC events is added to your record automatically.<\/p>\r\n     <hr>\r\n     <h3>Plan ahead<\/h3>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-cal\"\/><\/svg>Add events to my calendar<\/a>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-file\"\/><\/svg>Download the full calendar<\/a>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\"><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-building\"\/><\/svg>Request in-house training<\/a>\r\n    <\/aside>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- CERTIFICATION -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec\" id=\"ism-cert\" style=\"padding-top:0\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-ct-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-cert ism-rv\">\r\n    <!-- IMAGE: certification photo. Unsplash photo. -->\r\n    <figure class=\"ism-ph ism-cert-photo\" style=\"margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1637589274742-8d4c152720a2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&h=1100&q=75\" alt=\"A confident executive\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n    <div class=\"ism-cert-body\">\r\n     <p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Elite certification<\/p>\r\n     <h2 id=\"ism-ct-h\">Strategic Management Consultant Certification<\/h2>\r\n     <p>For professionals who want to be trusted advisers, guiding businesses and public institutions through complex challenges and turnarounds.<\/p>\r\n     <ul class=\"ism-benefits\">\r\n      <li><i><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-shield\"\/><\/svg><\/i><span><b>A practice licence recognised by law<\/b><span>Renewable every year<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><i><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-badge\"\/><\/svg><\/i><span><b>Induction into the Board of Fellows<\/b><span>Automatic on qualifying<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n      <li><i><svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-layers\"\/><\/svg><\/i><span><b>Three examination modules<\/b><span>For postgraduates, or Full Members with 10 years\u2019 experience<\/span><\/span><\/li>\r\n     <\/ul>\r\n     <a class=\"ism-btn ism-btn-red\" href=\"#\">Start your application <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- KNOWLEDGE -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec\" id=\"ism-knowledge\" style=\"padding-top:0\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-kn-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Knowledge<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-kn-h\">Strategy, explained <em>and proven<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\">Visit the knowledge hub <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-know\">\r\n    <a class=\"ism-kc is-feature ism-rv\" href=\"#\"><div class=\"ism-kc-b\"><small>Strategy methodology<\/small><h3>How ISMNC approaches strategy<\/h3><p>A practical framework that takes leaders from analysis to execution, taught across every stage of the professional pathway.<\/p>\r\n     <ul class=\"ism-kc-list\"><li><b>1<\/b>Understand the environment<\/li><li><b>2<\/b>Set strategic intent<\/li><li><b>3<\/b>Craft and choose strategy<\/li><li><b>4<\/b>Execute, measure and adapt<\/li><\/ul>\r\n     <span class=\"ism-link\">Explore the methodology <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"ism-kc ism-rv d1\" href=\"#\">\r\n     <!-- IMAGE: case study photo. Unsplash photo. -->\r\n     <figure class=\"ism-ph\" style=\"margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1776039325163-f45315a484f3?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&h=560&q=75\" alt=\"A panel discussion\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-kc-b\"><small>Case studies<\/small><h3>Strategy in practice, by sector<\/h3><p>How Nigerian institutions use strategic management to deliver results.<\/p><span class=\"ism-link\">Browse case studies <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/a>\r\n    <a class=\"ism-kc ism-rv d2\" href=\"#\">\r\n     <!-- IMAGE: research photo. Unsplash photo. -->\r\n     <figure class=\"ism-ph\" style=\"margin:0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1728040478407-6d9f52d4fea4?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&h=560&q=75\" alt=\"A researcher at work\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/figure>\r\n     <div class=\"ism-kc-b\"><small>Research and publications<\/small><h3>Papers, briefs and Fellowship research<\/h3><p>Thought leadership from the ISMNC Research Fellowship and members.<\/p><span class=\"ism-link\">Read the research <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/a>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\r\n <!-- IMPACT -->\r\n <section class=\"ism-sec ism-impact\" id=\"ism-impact\" aria-labelledby=\"ism-im-h\">\r\n  <div class=\"ism-wrap\">\r\n   <div class=\"ism-head ism-rv\">\r\n    <div><p class=\"ism-eyebrow\">Impact<\/p><h2 id=\"ism-im-h\">Shaping leaders across <em>the public and private sectors<\/em><\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"ism-link\" href=\"#\">See all past events <svg class=\"ism-ico\"><use href=\"#ism-i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n   <div class=\"ism-gal\">\r\n    <a class=\"ism-gi big ism-rv\" href=\"#\">\r\n     <!-- IMAGE: event photo. 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