Deadline: 28 November 2017
Do you want to be a part of an international network of emerging leaders focused on responsible leadership and sustainable business practices? If yes, then apply for the Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia.
The Swedish Institute is seeking applications for its Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Asia 2018 program in order to lead change for responsible leadership and sustainable business practices. The programme challenges traditional approaches of doing business and asks how business can become more people and planet focused in market driven economies.
The programme invites prominent figures in the commercial and political sectors as well as academia to present topics such as climate change, responsible financing, stake-holder engagement and leadership development. The curriculum includes theory studies and advanced problem-solving using real business cases. It also includes on-site company visits, business coaching on your own business case and interactive workshops with experienced practitioners.
Program Components
- Kick-off, 2 days in one of the selected countries in Asia, March 2018– Introduction to the programme curriculum and topics of focus. Regional business cases create the framework for learning.
- Module 1, 2 weeks in Sweden, May 2018– Applicants will deep dive into how sustainble business contributes to innovation, production and increased trust in business on the global market and explore topics such as leadership, stake-holder engagement, climate change and company visits. Applicants will also have a chance to initiate your own business case and receive coaching and peer-feedback.
- Module 2, 1 week in one of the selected countries in Asia, October 2018– The focus is on reconnection with the network and harvesting learnings from module 1. Applicants will have the opportunity to analyse and deliver on a regional business case.
Benefits
- Training and content
- Accommodation, food and domestic transport during the programme
- Flight tickets to and from Sweden
- Insurance covering acute illness and accident when in Sweden
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Have an ambition to make sustainability an integral part of your business strategy
- Have a senior position within trade, industry or the public sector
- are in a position to drive decisions and have a mandate to influence the business strategy for your organisation
- Are between 25-45 years old (born 1972 – 1992)
- Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English
- Are a citizen of China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam
- Can take part in all parts of the programme
- Are prepared to forward competences and knowledge you gain from the programme
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given address.
Eligible Countries: China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
For more information, please visit SIMP Asia.