INSEAD Partners with the World Economic Forum’s Global Leadership Fellows Programme
INSEAD, the leading international business school, today announced that it has partnered with the World Economic Forum’s Global Leadership Fellows programme to prepare the next generation of leaders for the management challenges they will face in the international marketplace. The programme provides talented young professionals - selected from both public and private institutions around the world – with the opportunity to work for the Forum while simultaneously undergoing intensive leadership training modules taught by INSEAD professors and other global leaders. INSEAD professors Karel Cool, Herminia Ibarra, Christoph Loch and Ilian Mihov, will teach modules on macro economics, competitive strategy, leadership and coaching, leadership transitions and project management. An emphasis will be placed on leadership development through a series of programs led by Manfred Kets De Vries and members of INSEAD’s Global Leadership Centre (IGLC).
The global leadership fellows chosen to participate in the programme have graduated from top universities, possess advanced degrees and have an average of five years of diverse work experience. Most important, the fellows uphold a commitment to improving the state of the world by creating partnerships that shape global, regional and industry agendas. As part of the programme, the fellows have the opportunity to design their own learning agenda so that they can participate in the modules of greatest value to them.
“INSEAD is honoured to be partnering with the World Economic Forum on the Global Leadership Fellows programme,” said J. Frank Brown, Dean of INSEAD. “Our participation on this initiative underscores how deeply committed we are to developing transcultural leaders who have the ability to operate successfully in a constantly changing global marketplace.”
Core academic modules include macroeconomics, international relations, global and regional markets and policy shaping. Participants also build on core leadership competencies such as personal power and influence, negotiating, understanding self and understanding group dynamics. All academic modules are synchronized with the work rhythm of the Forum, occurring during three blocks in 2007: 19 February – 9 March, 9-27 July and 22-26 October.
“The Global Leadership Fellows Programme is designed to give talented professionals the opportunity to hone their leadership skills through courses addressing international, regional and industry agendas,” said Michael Obermayer, Managing Director and Dean of the Global Leadership Fellows Programme at the World Economic Forum. “INSEAD’s renowned faculty and expertise in the areas of economics, leadership and strategy and long-standing track record of developing global leaders wholly align with our mission and make the school an ideal partner for our organization.”
Incoming Dean of the Fellows Programme Gilbert Probst echoed this point saying, “INSEAD is synonymous with leadership. We look forward to their valued partnership in this programme and believe the contribution by the school’s select faculty will be invaluable to the leadership development of our global fellows.”
During the course of the global leadership training, the fellows will gain valuable skills and knowledge by participating in diverse experiences through work settings, building business in policy settings and from various classroom assignments. Upon completion of the programme, fellows are prepared to re-enter their organisations with the skills, knowledge and reputation befitting a global leader.
About the World Economic Forum, Committed to Improving the State of the World
The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas.
Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. (www.weforum.org)
