(Fully Funded) Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme 2024
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Country: Sweden
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(Fully Funded) Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme 2024
Are you a senior executive committed to reshape the future of business and take on the sustainability challenge? Join the Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme 2024 and gain insights from Sweden’s most successful sustainability cases, business leaders and experts in the field.
In an increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world, there is a pressing need for progressive business leaders who can drive change that’s beneficial for their companies while helping solve societal challenges. Advancing sustainability and improving the quality of people’s lives has long propelled innovation in Sweden. Swedish executives, researcher and policymakers have a long history of collaborating together to cultivate transformative ideas for a more sustainable society.
The SI Global Executive Programme was created to nurture forward-thinking business executives seeking to shape a future that is not only economically resilient but socially and ecologically sustainable. It stands as a testament to Sweden’s excellence in pioneering sustainable solutions and serves as a conduit for sharing the country’s rich legacy of sustainable business practices with the rest of the world.
The SI Global Executive Programme is designed for senior executives, including CEOs and top corporate managers. The programme is tailored to help integrate sustainability into the very fabric of a business, elevating it from mere initiative to core strategic imperative. Participants are offered invaluable insights from a key forefront in the global sustainability movement.
Benefits of Global Executive Programme 2024
The SI Global Executive Programme will give you the following:
- Advanced understanding of social, ecological and economic sustainability within planetary boundaries – from a business perspective
- Increased expertise in utilising and implementing methods for strategic business development within sustainability and the green transition – from a systemic perspective
- Strengthened capabilities and skills to lead change and effectively manage complexity
- Unique insights from a variety of business cases for sustainability in Sweden, which is recognised as one of the leading countries in sustainable business practices
- Coaching by experts in the field that support your own personal development and the development of your business
- A unique opportunity for close collaboration and exchange with colleagues at senior levels, fostering a strong and enduring global professional network
- Opportunity to meet and connect with Swedish businesses and organisations
- Access to the global Swedish Institute Alumni Network, which includes over 19,000 leaders dedicated to leadership and sustainability.
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Cost
Participation in SI Global Executive Programme is free of charge. The Swedish institute arranges and covers costs related to:
- Learning programme
- Flights to and from Sweden for the Sweden week onsite visit
- Accommodation, meals, transportation and insurance while in Sweden
Eligibility
- Be a citizen and resident of one of our programme countries: Bangladesh, Brazil. China, Colombia, Egypt, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine*, or Vietnam.
- Ukrainian applicants who reside outside of Ukraine are eligible to apply.
- Have a leadership position, such as CEO or senior executive, in a medium to large company with a mandate to spearhead strategic changes throughout their business.
- Be at least 30 years old (born 1994 at the latest).
- Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
- Have a completed post-secondary education (the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree or greater).
- Be willing to actively participate, provide support and share their experience and knowledge with other participants.
- Have identified business needs or problems that could be worked on during the programme to help their company improve its contribution to a more sustainable world.
An applicant’s company must also meet the following requirements:
- Be locally owned and based in one of the programme countries.
- Operate within industries associated with the green transition or about to make important commitments related to the green transition (e. g., industries within renewable energy, green buildings, clean transportation, water management, waste management and land management).
- Be committed to running a business in a sustainable manner and implementing sustainable practices within the organisation.
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Application
Only applicants who have submitted a complete application will be considered for the programme.
Specifications
| Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 12 March,2024 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Organizer | Swedish Institute (SI) |
| Contact the organizer | [email protected] |