Program World Economic Forum
Abstract: The Swiss alpine resort Davos became, during the last quarter of the 20th century, synonymous with a conference which made possible informal conversations amongst some of the world's most successful and influential people. Over time, global business, political, and academic leaders came to covet an invitation to the annual mid-winter meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF)-widely referred to as 'Davos.' WEF, headquartered in Geneva, provided what many viewed as a crucial service: on-going opportunities for leaders to meet and exchange ideas surrounding intractable global problems. This case tells of how the Forum came into existence, and how the Davos meeting gained prestige.
This case focuses on the vision, technique and management style of WEF founder Klaus Schwab, the engineer and business professor who conceived, and shepherded, Davos to prominence. It examines turning points and key decisions which allowed the Forum to become financially self-sustaining, while setting what Schwab referred to as 'the global agenda.' New hindu god songs.
Learning Objective: The case can serve a number of teaching purposes. For nonprofit management courses, it allows for discussion of the strategic, financial and human resource issues which Schwab confronts. A more quantitative course could examine what results measurements, if any, apply to the WEF. For those leading courses in political theory, the case raises questions about how networks are formed and their effects over time. For leadership courses, it raises questions about Schwab's personal and managerial style-what worked and what did not. Other Details Publication Date: January 01, 2004 HKS Case Number: 1741.0 Case Author: Kirsten Lundberg Faculty Lead: Graham Allison Pages (incl. Exhibits): 40 Setting: Switzerland Language: English pages: 25+ geography: Europe.
Application Deadline: 15th August 2017 Eligible Countries: All To be taken at (University): Fellows are trained at CEIBS, Columbia University, INSEAD, the London Business School, THNK School of Creative Leadership and Innovation, and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. About the Award: As a Global Leadership Fellow at the World Economic Forum, your job will combine on-the-job training in roles that vary from knowledge creation to project management to insight generation to community curation. You will benefit from rigorous training in Systems Leadership through a customized learning programme established in partnership with leading global universities, and you will have the opportunity to work on your individual development with an experienced executive coach. Throughout the three-year programme, you can expect to rotate at least once to another role in the Forum giving you the opportunity to experience different parts of the organization. Number of Awards: Not specified Value of Program: As a Fellow, you will learn to manage complexity and ambiguity, work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, become an agile and resilient leader, earn a Master’s in Systems Leadership, and interact with some of the world’s most influential individuals and institutions.
World Economic Forum Program 2017
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Duration of Program: 3 years The start date for the Global Leadership Fellows Programme is 1 November 2017. How to Apply: Apply in the Program Webpage (Link below) Award Provider: World Economic Forum (WEF).