Swedish Institute 2023 Management Program for Asians, Sweden

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 2023.

In a world facing urgent and significant human, social and environmental challenges, we know that there are many people who want to contribute to positive fundamental change.

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 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 2023, 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.

At the Swedish Institute, we have created unique leadership development programme which brings together people from different countries in Asia in an enhanced collaborative environment, where they can co-create solutions between business and other sector organisations in your country which have a genuine chance of success.

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. 

A core?outcome of?the programme is for every participant to develop and implement an action-oriented?sustainability road-map or strategy that should be an integral part of your overall business strategy.? You will formulate the actions and plans based on the needs of your organisation and its stakeholders.

The programme runs between?April?–?November 2023, with online sessions throughout the period, and with a week in Sweden in October 2023. It contains coaching, interactive workshops and lectures, as well as?meetings with representatives from?companies and organisations in Sweden. SIMP is a challenging and interactive programme that demands your active participation and contribution. It is?not?a series of one-way communicated lectures.?? 

• Table of Content
• About Swedish Institute
• Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia
• Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia
• Requirements for Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Swedish Institute

The Swedish Institute is a public agency that encourages interest and trust in Sweden around the world. We operate in the fields of culture, education, science and business in seeking to strengthen ties and promote development. We build up lasting relations between Sweden and other countries with a view to enhancing Sweden’s attractiveness. We build up lasting relations between Sweden and other countries with a view to enhancing Sweden’s attractiveness. To this end, we disseminate information, develop skills, promote cultural exchange and cooperation, and provide funding... continue reading

Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia

Aim and Benefits of Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia

• 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 implement sustainable business practices in your own organisation.
• Insights into business cases for sustainability in Sweden, one of the leading countries in sustainable business practice.
• 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.

Costs covered and arranged by Swedish Institute

• Training and content
• Flights to and from Sweden for the programme week.
• Accommodation, most meals, most transportation and insurance while in Sweden.

Requirements for Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia Qualification

If you are highly motivated to run your business in a sustainable way and implement sustainable business practices in your organisation, and you also have the mandate to drive strategic changes throughout your business?–?then the answer is you! 

In addition:

• You must be a citizen and resident of Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam.
• Your organisation or business should be locally owned and based in Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam.
• 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.

We 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. 

Around 30 participants will be selected to the programme and people of any age are welcome to apply.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Swedish Institute Management Program for Asia

Screening of Applications:

The applications will be evaluated according to the following selection criteria: 

• The relevance and quality of personal motivation, commitment, and the applicant’s answers in the SIMP application.
• A broad assessment of the applicant’s the suitable experience and qualifications.
• The general qualifications of the applicant.
• The willingness and readiness of the applicant’s company/organisation to work for sustainable business, and its motivation to implement new learnings from the programme.

Admission:

The Swedish Institute will admit 30 applicants chosen from a final shortlist. In the final selection the Swedish Institute will not only look at the individual candidates but will aim to create a group with even distribution between countries, different industries, as well as individual profiles and gender.

SIMP Asia 2023 will run from Wednesday 29 March-Friday 24 November 2023. The final calendar will be communicated at the start of the programme, but you can expect a total of about 20 two-hour online live sessions, spread out over 8 months.  

You will need to be prepared to spend about 4 hours per week on live sessions, reading material and pre-recordings, coaching sessions and other small-group workshops.  

Those who have completed required programme tasks will be invited to spend a week in Sweden between 2-6 October 2023, that will feature workshops, coaching, company visits and Swedish learning experiences. 

SIMP 2023 will be a hybrid programme with important parts online, where various digital tools and set-ups will give you a unique, varied and interactive learning experience. The digital parts of SIMP enable learning to take place over an extended period, allowing time for reflection as well as the opportunity for continuous work, both individually and together with other participants.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Only applicants who have submitted a complete application will be considered for the programme. To apply for the Swedish Institute Management Progamme, please go to the application portal and select what programme you would like to apply for.

These are the steps you need to go through to submit your application:

• Register your profile in the application portal.
• Select what programme you would like to apply for.
• Answer all the questions for the different sections in the application portal (found in the left-hand menu).
• Upload your CV and a recommendation letter from your employer under the document section, a photo under another section. CV is mandatory, a recommendation letter is not but however recommended. A template is available here. 
• After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

For more details visit: Swedish Institute website.