GLOBAL LEADERS PROGRAMME

28 November 10 December 2016

Hong Kong & Cambodia

ExecuGve educaGon with a dierence

Businesses today face challenges that are complex, global
and oVen appear intractable. The speed and scale of change
are shaking tradiGonal economics and management theories
at their core. Fresh ideas are needed to challenge business
orthodoxy and help companies achieve sustainable growth.
Facilitated by the Global InsGtute For Tomorrow (GIFT), the
Global Leaders Programme (GLP) is internaGonally recognised
for its intellectual rigour, beyond-classroom methodology and
its output driven approach to leadership development.

Intense and engaging, the GLP provides professionals with a

plaPorm to build an acute awareness about the key drivers of
global change shaping the business landscape and why the
21st century will be dierent. AcGon-based and parGcipantled, real-world eld projects heighten parGcipants selfawareness and hone the pracGcal skills required to manage
diverse teams in unfamiliar situaGons. By challenging
convenGonal wisdom and demonstraGng the value of soV
skills through real-world situaGons, the GLP introduces new
paths to success in a complex world.

Research shows that people learn 70%

through experience, 20% through personal
and professional rela:onships, and 10%
through formal training methods.

The programmes are designed to help

par:cipants learn how to adapt their
business models to succeed in new
markets.

Professional plaPorm for new ideas

Learning objecGves
Developing a well-rounded understanding of major global trends
as viewed through the lens of an Asian perspecGve;
Provoking new thinking on future markets, customers, business
opportuniGes and business models that are oVen overlooked;
Providing parGcipants with insights into their own leadership
style and a renewed moGvaGon to become eecGve leaders;
Inspiring new approaches to collaboraGon and team work, and
demonstraGng through pracGcal situaGons the importance of
empathy in global leadership;
Building a greater appreciaGon for eecGve communicaGon
across cultures, industries and socio-economic backgrounds.

Gain insights and skills, including the

nuances of communicaGon

75% CulGvated land

From classroom to real world

The experienGal component of the December 2016 GLP will take place in
Cambodia, a country located at the heart of Southeast Asia that conGnues to
enjoy robust economic growth but also faces key development challenges.

devoted to rice producGon

Employing almost 70% of the populaGon and central to the governments

strategy for growth, producGvity and eciency agriculture is sGll the mainstay
of the Cambodian economy. The sector is transforming rapidly and growing at
an average 10% per year.
In Cambodia parGcipants will work on a real-world business project to
strengthen the rice value chain in collaboraGon with Phnom Penh-based
Soma Group, a founding partner of the World Economic Forum and ASEAN
Secretariats mulG-stakeholder plaPorm Grow Asia.

37% contribuGon to
naGonal GDP

Grow Asia aims to enable 10 million smallholder farmers to increase their

yield and prots by 20%, using 20% less water and emibng 20% less
greenhouse gases per tonne of producGon.

Source: Grow Asia, ASEAN, WEF

Combining classroom and eld-based learning

Module One: ParGcipants engage in candid discussion,
debate and role play related to the role of global business
and the changing realiGes in a range of economies. Core

themselves and give meaning to thinking outside the box.

Through a highly relevant and Gmely project, parGcipants will
gain rare insights into Southeast Asias rapidly transforming

topics from GIFT and contribuGons from their peers provoke

new thinking and ideas for acGon.

economies.

Module Two: Rigorous eld-based learning alongside

business planning sessions encourage parGcipants to stretch

community and business leaders provide a unique view of

the regions social, poliGcal and economic landscape.

Site visits and meeGngs with government ocials,

Outcomes maker as parGcipants present recommendaGons

to key stakeholders, potenGal investors and business partners
at a forum on the nal day of the programme.
One-on-one sessions with cerGed coaches before, during
and aVer the GLP support parGcipants to create executable
personal development plans and transfer their learnings and
insights back into their company.

Facilitators & Guest

Speakers

The GLP is facilitated by the GIFT

team and experienced mentors.

Chandran Nair

Guest speakers from business,

government, media and civil
society oer diverse views on a
range of topics relevant for
leaders of large organisaGons.

GIFT Founder and CEO

Previous guest speakers include:

David Eldon, Former Chairman, HSBC Asia Pacic
Anson Chan, Former Hong Kong SAR Chief Secretary
Mark Tucker, Chairman and CEO, AIA Group
Zoher Abdoolcarim, Asia Editor, TIME InternaGonal

GIFT programmes are the place to be for all

execu:ves who are keen to brush up on their
leadership skills and business acumen in emerging
markets, where the real impacts of globalisa:on are
being felt.

Professional coaching objecGves:

Developing interpersonal and team leadership skills;

Help parGcipants balance personal and professional

roles more eecGvely;

Increase awareness of shortcomings and growth

opportuniGes as a leader.

Prof. Hideaki Takahashi

GIFT Senior Mentor
Teaches Global Business Mgmt at Keio University
Former Deputy President, FujiXerox

Professional Coaching
& Senior Mentors

ParGcipaGng companies & tesGmonials

Allowed me not only to learn about myself in
:me of adversity but also apply and prac:ce the
cornerstones of leadership growth: con:nuous
learning, taking ac:on and reec:on.
Grace Chan, MasterCard

Working with many dierent cultures made me

realize the most important factors for global
leadership in a complex world are energy,
empathy and cross-cultural communica:on.
Hidetake Takahashi, ORIX

Highly recommended for those who are sick

and :red of conven:onal classroom trainings
where leadership is only taught on paper.
Patrick Zhu, HSBC

The GLP brought me 'back to basics,

challenged our tradi:onal views and stretched
us to expand our understanding of what
leadership needs to be in the 21st century.
Dibya Ojha, NEC

GLP enrolment
ParGcipants

Dates

RegistraGon

Managers with at least 8-10

years experience. Limited to
30 parGcipants, a maximum of
ve per organisaGon.

Module One: 28 Nov 2 Dec

Module Two: 3 9 Dec

Contact: Rachita Mehrotra

Email: rmehrotra@global-inst.com
Tel: +852 3571 8204

ParGcipants should arrive in

Hong Kong by 27 Nov and can
return home from 10 Dec

Fee

LocaGon

Want to know more?

US$15,000 per person.

Includes course materials,
coaching sessions, all
accommodaGon, travel to/from
Phnom Penh, local transportaGon
and most meals.

Module One: Hong Kong

Module Two: Cambodia

Visit www.global-inst.com to
learn more about GIFT

GIFT oers one and two year ExecuGve Learning SubscripGons

which allow up to

20 parGcipants to akend the GLP over a 12 month period. SubscripGons oer
clients reduced fees and conGnuity in leadership learning. Contact us to discuss.

Founded in 2004 the Global InsGtute For Tomorrow (GIFT) is a Hong Kong based independent think tank and execuGve educaGon
provider focused on advancing a deeper understanding of global issues. These include the shiV of economic and poliGcal
inuence from the West to Asia, the dynamic relaGonship between business and society, the role of the state and the reshaping
of the rules of global capitalism.