“In a world as complex and interconnected as ours, solving problems should start from being open-minded, versatile and “multi-lingual” in a broader sense of the word. The GLF programme, while providing an opportunity to interact and work with a truly diverse group of bright individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and ways of thinking, has helped me develop into a person who can better understand differences, and in turn to really contribute in finding solutions through providing a linkage between them" Joo-Ok, Senior Community Manager Asia

“The GLF is a unique incubator program for ideas, skills and inspiration that combines peer-exchanges, world-class academic training and on-the-job training. For me, it has been an eye-opening experience of dynamic learning and self-discovery.” Stacey Chow, Senior Programme Manager

“GLF is teaching me how to do role play in real-time where we ‘strategize’ standing in execution and ‘execute’ standing in strategy while keeping the context intact. My questions have transformed, my quest has become bigger and I am getting trained on how to dance with uncertainty.” Senior Manager Global Shapers Community, South Asia

"The GLF programme has provided me with an incredible opportunity to personally develop as a leader by knowing myself, learning from incredible colleagues and global experts and developing an international multi-stakeholder network. My responsibility is to use this experience to transform lives and make the world a better place." Reuben Coulter, Senior Community Manager Africa 

"The Fellowship Programme provided me an outstanding opportunity to complement my technical background in public health and nutrition sciences with a well-rounded leadership training. By combining a position at the Forum with the systematic training, the programme equips Fellows with the necessary mind-set and critical thinking tools to approach management challenges as well as complex global issues." Vanessa Candeias, Senior Project Manager, Healthy Living

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