2022 Swedish Institute Management Programme Northern and Eastern Europe

Deadline: February 13, 2022.

Are you an ambitious and innovative leader who wants to learn how to bridge the gap between desire and action on sustainability? Then join the Swedish Institute Management Programme 2022.

Being part of the ‘sustainability transformation’ is one way that individuals can make a real difference – for businesses, communities and for the planet. We invite ambitious and innovative leaders from Northern and Eastern Europe who want to learn how to bridge the gap between desire and action on sustainability to join us as part of the Swedish Institute Management Programme 2022, and work in collaboration with like-minded people in their region, to help tackle these challenges, and lead their businesses to success through sustainable business practices. Because the speed and scale of change that the world desperately needs cannot be achieved in isolation.

The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) offers you proven tools and knowledge from experts who can help you to put sustainability at the heart of your strategy and take your leadership to the next level. The programme is based on Sweden’s prominent position in innovation and sustainable business – and its connection to the global economy.  

ELIGIBILITY

  • You are a citizen and resident of Armenia, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden or Ukraine.
  • You are between 25 and 50 years old (born 1971–1996).
  • You have an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of making things happen.
  • You are willing to support and share your experience and knowledge with other participants.
  • You have a high level proficiency in both written and spoken English.
  • You have a post-secondary education. 

They are looking for business leaders who are already CEO´s or senior managers of small or medium–sized enterprises, or managers of a significant and distinct department of a large enterprise, who have responsibility for the profits of their business. 

BENEFITS

  • In-depth knowledge and skills about sustainable business practices with a focus on human rights, climate and the environment, decent working conditions and anti-corruption. 
  • Capacity and knowledge to lead change and promote sustainable business practices in your own organisation.  
  • Insights into business cases for sustainability in Sweden, one of the leading countries in sustainable business practice. 
  • Knowledge to let you work with Design Thinking as a method to develop creative and sustainable solutions to complex problems. 
  • Customised expert coaching based on your organisation’s and your own personal needs.  
  • A unique opportunity of close collaboration and exchange with colleagues at your own level from several other countries, developing strong, long-lasting professional networks.   
  • Access to the global Swedish Institute alumni network with leaders who are committed to sustainable business and responsible leadership. 

COST COVERED

Training and content will be covered.

APPLICATION

Create your application online in the application portal. Filling in the application form online takes about 60 min or more and there is no session saving possibility. Kindly have the following ready before starting to fill the application: 

  • Passport size photo of yourself  
  • Recommendation letter 
  • CV  

Kindly note that CV and photo are mandatory. The recommendation letter is optional; however, it will be an added advantage in the evaluation process. A template for the recommendation letter and desired information to be included in it can be found here. 

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