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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAMMEPREPARING LEADERS FOR TOMORROW’S WORLD

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A WORD FROM THE EXECUTIVECHAIRMAN

We are at a critical juncture in history, where what we need most

at this time is a generally accepted understanding of how different

people, different countries and different regions deal with each

other; how the management of global interdependence works,

particularly at a time when we have to confront new issues on

the global agenda. All too often, I find that leaders within global

organizations are still restricted to their own particular spheres.

Yet the problems of today – and tomorrow, in particular –

demand a more wide-ranging, interdisciplinary approach. We are

living in times of enormous complexity and fragility in a truly

interdependent world. Old recipes and traditional ways to

confront global challenges no longer suffice. The next generation of

leaders will face an entirely new set of challenges. They will have to

find new responses and innovative ways of dealing with the

responsibilities that come their way. With this in mind, I created

the Global Leadership Fellows (GLF) Programme, designed to

equip the next generation of global leaders to take on this vital role

and embody the mission of the Forum.

The community of GLFs represents the voice and vision of

the future across all sectors and from all regions. What makes

this programme unique is that it provides specialist knowledge

at the intersection of the business community, the public sector

and civil society. Throughout the three-year programme, the

Fellows build leadership skills, relationship skills and deep

industry competence to address some of the major challenges

spanning the global agenda.

Overall, the GLF programme is at the core of the Forum’s strategic

aspirations, namely to foster visionary leadership, greater

accountability towards Members and Partners, the permanent

drive to be ahead of conventional thinking, impeccable intellectual

and moral integrity, and the unconditional commitment to serving

the Forum’s mission and its communities.

Global Leadership Fellows represent the future of the Forum,

and are trustees of the basic values of the Foundation:

independence, integrity, quality, relevance and service in the

global public interest.

Professor Klaus Schwab

Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum

“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”

William H. GATES III, Chairman, Microsoft Corporation, USA


“Sharpening the skills of highly talented young professionals is a critical step in developing the leadership ranks we will need in an

era of fast-paced change. The Global Leadership Fellows Programme is equipping tomorrow's leaders with a valuable range of skills

that reach across narrow disciplines and transcend traditional viewpoints. By promoting a broad understanding of humanity's sha-

red challenges, the program recognizes that effective leadership requires international understanding and truly global insight.”

Rajat K. Gupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company; Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum


CREATING CONNECTEDLEADERS FOR TOMORROW

Businesses and organizations are constantly in search of people

who have the knowledge, skills and experience to help them

succeed in today’s global environment. The leaders of tomorrow

will have to better understand how to conduct themselves in an

environment where effectively navigating cultural, regional

and political differences is an even more critical component of

success than it is today.

Finding and recruiting multifaceted leaders is a highly complex

organizational challenge, but it is critical for improving the health

and sustainable growth of all organizations, especially those

with global operations. The World Economic Forum’s Global

Leadership Fellows Programme develops leaders capable of

addressing the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly

interconnected world.

“What a tremendous pool of diverse talent!”

Carlos Ghosn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Renault, France; President and Chief Executive Officer, Nissan, Japan;

Member of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum


THE PRACTICAL APPROACH TOLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Developing tomorrow’s leadersThe Global Leadership Programme is dedicated to developing

the next generation of world leaders; well-rounded professionals

who feel equally at home in the public and private sectors. As

the world becomes increasingly more interconnected, the once

well-defined line between these two sectors continues to blur,

making it difficult for any one organization to act effectively in

isolation. To succeed in such an environment, organizations –

both private and public – must often align numerous stakeholders

so as to most efficiently approach problems, develop strategies

and capitalize on opportunities.

Combining knowledge and practiceThe three-year Master’s programme in global leadership uniquely

couples leadership training with in-depth knowledge of industry,

civil society, and global and regional governments. In this unique

curriculum, the Fellows are provided not only with knowledge

and training but, more importantly, with the practical experience

obtained through joining forces with diverse world leaders and

topical experts to facilitate common solutions to many of the

world’s most pressing issues. Fresh thinking, exposure to current

global, regional and industry issues, and practical leadership

skills learned directly from those running today’s most influential

organizations combine to set the Global Leadership Fellows

Programme apart.

Leaders learning from leadersBeyond the takeaways from frequent interactions with world

leaders, the Fellows – leaders in their own right – have seemingly

endless opportunities to learn from one another. All Fellows

enter the programme having already completed a master’s

and/or doctorate level education from many of the world’s top

academic institutions. Professionally, they come to the Forum

from a variety of backgrounds in government, civil society and

business. These high-calibre individuals bring their experiences

together within a highly interactive and experiential learning

environment, which is further enriched by the learnings taken

from the curriculum and work assignments while at the Forum.

This hands-on cooperation takes place within a one-of-a-kind

international organization, leading to unique synergies that are

not readily available in any other academic or corporate

leadership programme.

Ongoing coaching and mentoringThroughout the three-year programme, Fellows are embedded

in an environment of active coaching and mentorship. Every Fellow

joins a small coaching team of approximately five people who work

collaboratively to help each other reach personal and professional

development goals. In the third and final year of the programme,

Fellows are assigned an executive coach and a mentor from the

Forum’s Community of Young Global Leaders to provide them

with guidance on their career development and project work.

"I was very impressed by the intensity, eagerness and passion of this group of young people.”

Monika Ribar, President and Chief Executive Officer, Panalpina World Transport Holding


THE PROGRAMME ATA GLANCE

The Global Leadership Fellows Programme is comprised

of a three-year, 90-credit Master’s degree (European Credit

Transfer System) and full-time work placement within the

World Economic Forum.

The academic programme• The programme includes intensive leadership and

management training, both practical and analytical.

• The Coursework is designed to develop both hard and soft

skills.

• The first two academic years include an active study

programme of four weeks per year. Sessions are conducted

offsite and are taught by leading coaches as well as professors

from academic partners INSEAD and Columbia and selected

faculty from other leading educational institutions such as

London Business School, Harvard John F. Kennedy School

of Government, IMD and the London School of Economics.

• Each of the three years of the programme is dedicated to

a different kind of leadership.

- Year 1: Personal Leadership

- Year 2: Team Leadership

- Year 3: Global Leadership

Every year includes a one-week retreat based on these

themes. The retreats include specialized skills training and

opportunities for the Fellows to develop relationships with

their peers outside of their day-to-day work environment.

Constantly putting the learning into practiceGlobal Leadership Fellows have full-time work assignments, which

span the breadth of the World Economic Forum’s activities. Like

any employee, each Fellow is part of a team within the Forum and

is responsible for external relationship management as well as

internal operational activities.

The third-year projectIn the third year of the Programme, each Fellow chooses,

defines and executes a Board-approved project.

• The aim of the project is to provide Fellows with the

opportunity to apply their knowledge to a specific field

of interest; to prove their leadership skills; and to contribute

a beneficial, practical and value-adding solution to activities

at the Forum.

• The project should also demonstrate the leadership skills

acquired in the course of their training, and lead them to

their next career move upon graduation.

• Throughout the project, each Fellow is assisted by an

experienced executive coach and a mentor from the Young

Global Leaders Community.

“One of the most rewarding aspects of our partnership with the World Economic Forum is the opportunity to engage with the

Global Leadership Fellows Programme. Our faculty and our team really enjoy teaching and engaging with the Fellows. It is an

extremely talented and interesting group.”

J. Frank Brown, Dean, INSEAD


Francois worked as a paediatric registrar for the South African

Department of Health, served as a consultant to UNICEF, the

Namibian Government and several pharmaceutical firms and sits on

the board of a non-profit organization developing medical devices for

resource-poor settings. He graduated top of his class at the University

of Cape Town, holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and an MBA from the University of Oxford,

where, on a Rhodes Scholarship, he graduated as best overall student.

Paola worked as a reporter at Fortune

Magazine in New York for five years,

covering international business.

Before that, she worked in finance in

Sweden and Brazil, and at the

European Commission. Paola holds

a MSc in Economics and Business Administration from the

Stockholm School of Economics, and a Master of

International Affairs and a MSc in Journalism, both from

Columbia University.

Pial worked as a management

consultant for six years with

Capgemini and Pricewaterhouse

Coopers, advising clients from private,

public and NGO sectors in North

America, Europe and Asia. Before

that, Pial worked as the Assistant Country Manager for

MCI, launched an Internet start-up and worked as a

Manager for a technology venture of Grameen Bank. Pial

joins the Forum after graduating with an MBA from the

John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

where he was a Mason Fellow.

Each year approximately 25 Fellows from around the world enter

the programme. Introduced in 2005, today the Fellows represent

around 40 nationalities. Their average age is 32 and they have

an average of seven years’ work experience. The gender ratio

is 54% male to 46% female.

Fellows are professionals recruited through a rigorous screening

process based on their demonstrated leadership ability, pro-

fessional excellence, academic prowess and their commitment

to improving the state of the world.

Fellows come from the following industries: Consulting 18%

Consumer/Media&Entertainment 14%

Financial Services 13%

Raw Materials/ Energy 4%

Technology 21%

Government 15%

NGOs/International Organization 15%

Our Fellows come with exceptional experiences

THE FELLOWS: A DIVERSE YET COHESIVE GROUP

“My colleague had told me that I was going to find a great, challenging group of smart people. He was spot on. The Fellows are clearly

outstanding. They are eager to learn, contribute, discuss, challenge and work.”

Karel Cool, Professor of Strategic Management and BP Chaired Professor of European Competitiveness, INSEAD


Kristel heads the Forum’s Scenarios team. The Forum develops

scenarios as a powerful management tool to address the most

critical questions decision-makers face. A high-level,

international and diverse group of individuals is convened to

form robust global, regional and industry scenarios.

Regina leads the China Health Alliance, a public-private partnership

catalysed and coordinated by the Forum to address HIV and tuberculosis in

China. This groundbreaking partnership engages companies, governmental,

non-governmental as well as multilateral organizations in China in HIV/TB

advocacy and workplace awareness and education activities to mitigate the

threat to the Chinese economy and society.

Participating fully in the work of the Forum

Sushant is deputy head of the Forum’s Asia team.

He handles day-to-day management of the Forum’s

relationships with Asian business and government

and spearheads activities in South-East Asia.

Max heads the Forum’s Investors group. He

works with a community of CEOs from the

world’s top asset management, private

equity, venture capital and hedge fund

groups to tackle the uncertainties the

industry faces.

LEADERSHIP: LEARNING BY DOING

“Teaching decision-making to an exclusive group of multicultural and seasoned decision-makers develops a synergy that creates a mu-

tually rewarding and exciting learning experience in class. It is a true privilege for a teacher to contribute to this world-class programme.”

Zeger Degraeve, Deputy Dean Programmes, Professor of Decision Sciences, London Business School

Randall leads the Forum’s

climate change efforts, in

particular the Gleneagles Dialogue

on Climate Change. The Forum

was invited to convene business

recommendations on curbing

climate change for the 2008 G8 Summit in Japan.


"The Global Leadership Fellows programme is a dynamic global network of young leaders whose fresh ideas and new voices have

a critical role to play in framing the political, economic and social agendas of tomorrow."

Peter Piot, Executive Director, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and Undersecretary-General, United Nations,

Geneva


True leadership is exemplified by those who are able to energize

individuals and teams; empower, fertilize and build communities;

and recognize and form the talent around them. They are the

coaches, learners, teachers and mentors who demonstrate the

discipline it takes to make changes to other people’s lives and

to our world.

A global leader must desire to contribute to the world’s economic,

social and political progress, and the Forum’s Global Leadership

Fellows Programme is specifically designed to help prepare its

participants for such a role. In this intense work environment,

comprehensive global understanding becomes possible quickly.

Instead of one culture, one industry and one type of interaction,

there are global visions, global organizational contexts, public-

private partnerships, global frameworks and cross-border problems

and challenges. What makes this programme unique is that it sits

at the intersection of the business world, the public sector and civil

society. In a world growing as fast as it is shrinking, in which the

most pressing challenges are increasingly interconnected and

where winning strategies are those that are comfortable with

diversity, the need for global leadership is more than acute. The

Global Leadership Fellows Programme finds, develops and

prepares these leaders for the world at large.

Not only am I proud to be the dean of the best of the best

global leadership programmes known to me, I am also proud to

be contributing to the World Economic Forum’s future success

stories. We are creating, within the Forum’s truly global environ-

ment, future global leaders who will be tomorrow’s movers and

shakers.

For more information on the Fellows or on the programme, please visit our website www.weforum.org/glf or write to [email protected]

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM INITIATIVE

Professor Gilbert Probst

Managing Director and Dean, World Economic Forum Global

Leadership Fellows Programme


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