The Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) 2024 is an exciting opportunity for young leaders from around the world to come together and make a difference. This prestigious event, organized in collaboration with the Oxford Character Project, seeks to inspire and equip 100 carefully selected young professionals and postgraduate students with the tools they need to tackle complex global challenges. Participants will engage in a week of intensive learning, networking, and project development, all focused on responsible leadership.
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1. Overview
The Global Leadership Challenge 2024 is designed to nurture and develop responsible leaders who are committed to addressing today’s pressing issues. Whether you are passionate about sustainable development, social impact, or any other global concern, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful projects while growing as a leader.
Participants will be grouped with like-minded peers and tasked with developing innovative Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) action projects. These projects will focus on some of the most pressing issues in the world today, using design thinking principles.
GLC members will join from around the globe virtually, making this an inclusive and diverse event.
2. Benefits of Participation
By participating in the Global Leadership Challenge 2024, you will:
✔️ Become part of a diverse global community: Engage with young leaders from different backgrounds and cultures, creating a unique network of future changemakers.
✔️ Work with world-renowned experts: Interact with leading academics, senior business leaders, and policymakers who will share their insights and experience on global leadership.
✔️ Develop innovative projects: Collaborate with your group to create actionable SDG projects addressing global challenges.
✔️ Earn a Certificate of Achievement: Successfully completing the program will earn you an official Certificate of Achievement, enhancing your professional portfolio.
✔️ Receive bespoke leadership training and mentorship: Benefit from tailored leadership training provided by the Oxford Character Project and gain mentorship even after the event.
✔️ Win an invitation to the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in 2025: Top-performing teams will earn an invitation to this prestigious global forum, providing further opportunities to network and grow.
3. Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Global Leadership Challenge 2024, you must meet the following criteria:
- Educational Status: You must be a student currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program, or a young professional aged between 21 and 30.
- Academic Background: You should have completed your undergraduate degree and demonstrate a strong commitment to responsible leadership through extracurricular activities or work experience.
- Time Commitment: You must be willing to commit around five half-days from 12th-16th December 2024 for virtual participation.
- Active Participation: To receive the Certificate of Achievement, active participation in all GLC sessions is mandatory.
Applications are open to individuals from all academic disciplines and from any country in the world.
4. Application Process
Applying for the Global Leadership Challenge 2024 is simple. If selected, you will be placed in a diverse group of five, and your interests will be considered when assigning challenge areas. This ensures that you are working on a project that aligns with your passion and expertise.
Here’s how you can apply:
- Submit your application via the official GLC platform.
- Provide details about your leadership experiences and why you are interested in joining the challenge.
- Wait for the announcement of results, which will take place in mid-November 2024.
5. Important Dates and Deadlines
- Application Deadline: 3rd November 2024
- Announcement of GLC 2024 Members: Mid-November 2024
- GLC Event Dates: 12th-16th December 2024
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