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Applications are now open for the 2025 Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme . The SI Global Executive Programme nurtures forward-thinking business executives seeking to shape a future that is not only economically resilient but socially and ecologically sustainable. It stands as a testament to Sweden’s excellence in pioneering sustainable solutions and serves as a conduit for sharing the country’s rich legacy of sustainable business practices with the rest of the world.
Opportunity Details
In an increasingly fast-paced and interconnected world, there is a pressing need for progressive business leaders who can drive change that’s beneficial for their companies while helping solve societal challenges. Advancing sustainability and improving the quality of people’s lives has long propelled innovation in Sweden. Swedish executives, researcher and policymakers have a long history of collaborating to cultivate transformative ideas for a more sustainable society.
The SI Global Executive Programme nurtures forward-thinking business executives seeking to shape a future that is not only economically resilient but socially and ecologically sustainable. It stands as a testament to Sweden’s excellence in pioneering sustainable solutions and serves as a conduit for sharing the country’s rich legacy of sustainable business practices with the rest of the world.
The Programme is designed for senior executives, including CEOs and top corporate managers and tailored to help integrate sustainability into the very fabric of a business, elevating it from mere initiative to core strategic imperative. Participants are offered invaluable insights from a key forefront in the global sustainability movement.
One of the programme’s unique strengths lies in its global reach, bringing together 100 leaders from 24 countries to create a melting pot of perspectives, experience and opportunities.
The SI Global Executive Programme is scheduled to take place from May to November 2025, featuring online sessions throughout its entire duration. Additionally, there will be a one-week onsite module in Sweden. The programme includes interactive workshops, lectures and coaching, as well as meetings with representatives from various companies and organisations in Sweden. More than a series of one-way lectures, the programme is a challenging and interactive experience that requires participants to actively engage and contribute.
Designed with an understanding of the time constraints faced by top-level executives, the programme is intended to seamlessly integrate into participants’ existing responsibilities, providing practical solutions that can be readily applied within your organisation.
The SI Global Executive Programme consists of interactive workshops, lectures, facilitated seminars, and meetings with representatives from various companies and organisations in Sweden. It’s designed to be a challenging and interactive experience that requires participants to actively engage and contribute.
A key objective of the programme is for each participant to create and begin executing a strategic business project that’s also seamlessly integrated into their organisation’s overarching business strategy. Each participant’s project will be tailored to address the specific needs of their company and its stakeholders.
The SI Global Executive Programme for 2025 is scheduled to run from May through November 2025. During intense programme modules, participants should be prepared to spend around three to four hours per week on activities such as viewing pre-recorded lessons and carrying out assignments, as well as participating in seminars and/or small group circle collaborations. A finalised schedule and more detailed timelines will be provided at the start of the programme.
The SI Global Executive Programme has five main components:
Foundation (May – June)
Foundation sessions are conducted online in both large and small group formats (organised by region, sectors and randomly mixed) and include coaching and exploring the latest developments within the field of sustainability in business and the green transition. These sessions aim to equip participants with the tools and support to further enhance their change-leadership skills and begin working on their strategic business project. It actively connects the participants in a strategic and meaningful global network.
Strategic business project (June – October)
Each participant is asked to identify a challenge or opportunity relevant to their role or based on their organisation’s overall business needs and current approaches to sustainability. Participants receive support in applying newfound knowledge, ideas and inspiration gained through the programme. The goal of the strategic business project is to develop real and measurable results that help participants learn by doing while launching or managing change initiatives that can continue after the programme ends. Participants are coached to challenge themselves in choosing a project that, at minimum, delivers an ROI for their participation in the programme.
Masterclasses, online (August – October)
A variety of tailored high-quality masterclasses are provided to enhance participants’ knowledge and skills in relation to their areas of interest and specific needs while they work on their strategic business project. Participation in Masterclasses is exclusive to participants who successfully complete the programme’s previous components.
Sweden week, onsite (13 – 17 October, excluding travel days)
This onsite experience offers a unique opportunity to network with peers in a global setting and engage with Swedish business leaders and experts. It features field visits, workshops and chances to explore Swedish culture and local nature. This experience aims to strengthen participants’ change leadership skills and help them refine their strategic business project. Participation in Sweden week is exclusive to participants who have successfully completed the programme’s previous components.
Way forward, online (November)
In the SI Global Executive Programme’s final component, participants put their strategic business projects into action. They share their expertise and skills with colleagues and stakeholders, celebrate early wins and establish strong relationships within a global network of sustainability leaders and through the Swedish embassy in their home country.
Participation in SI Global Executive Programme is free of charge.
However, participants and/or their companies need to arrange and pay for their flights to and from Sweden, for the Sweden week onsite visit. There will be a stipend for participants who are not able to/cannot afford to pay for the tickets themselves.
Please read carefully before applying. Applicants to the SI Global Executive Programme must meet the following requirements:
An applicant’s company should also meet the following requirements:
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