Challenges and Perspectives
Objective
Providing a platform with diversified views on leadership activities by granting access to thought leaders in their respective fields and giving the opportunity of analyzing and discussing leadership roles in key pillars of our global eco-system and society. The program aims to deliver a better understanding of leadership, providing the necessary tools to enable participants to give direction in their own respective leadership role empowering others with energy and motivation in order to achieve a positive impact on society for generations to come.
Program Features
Target Group: 16 – 30 years (worldwide)
Selection Criteria: CV, Motivation Letter, Interview
Number of Participants: max. 20
Program Language: English
Duration: 8 sessions on Saturdays within 4 months
Format: Online (Zoom meeting)
Registration deadline: February 24th, 2021
Program Start: March 6th, 2021
Learning Modules
O. Opening – WelcomeMarch 6th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Holger Knaack, Ratzeburg, Germany
A. Leadership – Definition
March 20th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Christina Kuenzle, Zurich, Switzerland
B. Leadership from a Government and Supranational Organization Perspective
April 10th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Alastair Newton, Livingstone, Zambia
C. Leadership from a Global Trade Perspective and its Political Implications
April 24th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Ricardo Melendez-Ortiz, Geneva, Switzerland
D. Leadership in the For-Profit Economy
May 8th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: David Schwedel, Coral Gables, Florida, USA
E. Leadership in the Non-For-Profit Economy
May 22th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Justin Smith, Cape Town, South Africa
F. Leadership within a Sustainable Development / Impact Investing Strategy
June 5th 2021, 10 AM EST
Speaker: Mathias Ernst, Lisbon, Portugal
X. Award Ceremony
June 19th 2021, 10 AM EST
Download Program Guide (incl. Speakers CV)
Structure of each Learning Module
Duration of each Learning Module: 150 minutes
Introduction by Lead Moderator: 10 minutes
Speaker Session, including Q & A: 60 minutes
Break: 20 minutes
Discussion and Analysis in small groups: 30 minutes
Each group will be given a different focus on the topic
Presentation of the results: 20 minutes
Closing Remarks by the Lead Moderator and outlook for next Learning Module: 10 minutes
Each participant is asked to write a short personal evaluation after each Learning Module and at the end of the Leadership Program a final Essay (max. 2 pages) regarding their definition and vision of Leadership
Participants from around the world
