Description

The Young Global Leaders Community  (YGL) is an accelerator for remarkable individuals under 40 with the vision, courage, and influence to drive positive global change. Partnering with universities, the World Economic Forum offers tailored executive education to nurture their leadership journey.

Contributors

Executive Education modules are designed and delivered by a small team of faculty (generally 3-5) working in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. A lead faculty should take responsibility as the academic director.

Value Proposition

Young Global Leaders (YGLs) represent an extraordinary cohort spanning diverse sectors and global regions, with a robust network of over 1400 members alumni across 120+ countries. Among them are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, distinguished figures within royal households, leaders of prominent NGOs and national non-profits, eminent public personalities in civil society, and renowned sports figures, among others. Hosting an executive education module for YGLs offers a unique opportunity to bring members of this esteemed group to campus and showcase the university's strengths, capitalize on the group's presence to foment exchange and facilitate future collaborations. These Executive Education are co-branded between the university and the World Economic Forum.

Opportunity

The World Economic Forum partners with select, top-tier universities to create bespoke executive education modules that equip influential Young Global Leaders with the tools, mindsets and capabilities to confront the world’s biggest challenges. The World Economic Forum welcomes new affiliations with accredited universities that provide unique faculty and learning experiences for Young Global Leaders.

Time Commitment

Modules should last at least four days and host at least 30 Young Global Leaders. It generally takes about six months to plan and execute an effective executive education module.