I-LEAD Europe
Why Netherlands and Belgium?
The two countries Netherlands and Belgium are chosen for the first I-LEAD Europe program due to the following facts:
- Netherlands is known as the land of tulips, windmills, canals, clogs and coffee shops.
- According to the Global Innovation Index, Netherlands is amongst one of the most innovative countries in the world.
- Netherlands is known as ‘the flower shop of the world’ and produces 80% of the world’s flower bulbs and the flower industry makes up over 5% of the Netherland’s GDP.
- Netherlands is the most low-lying country in Europe, with almost one-third of it below sea level.
- Amsterdam is built on more than a million wooden poles, which extend around 12 metres into the ground.
- Netherlands is a country that’s famous for its windmills, it’s no surprise there are over 1,000 windmills spread across the Netherlands.
- Belgium is located in the heart of Europe and is one of the six founding countries of the European Union, and its capital, Brussels, is the de facto capital of the European Union.
About The Program
Being motivated and proactive in seizing opportunities for personal and professional development is a highly regarded trait in the individuals who aspire to lead in the 21st Century. One of the crucial aspects of this development is global leadership aspiration. To compete, succeed and stand out in the 21st century as a leader, students and graduates should continually seek ways to develop their global leadership potential and enhance their global exposure
The I-LEAD is a dynamic and contemporary inter-University and ross disciplinary global immersion program. The program is designed to introduce Australia’s future and emerging leaders to the international best practices in innovation and leadership and to explore global business and cultural landscape. The program consists of visits to leading organisations, interactive engagements and meetings with global leaders and professionals, experiential team-based challenges, facilitated debrief sessions and global cultural immersion opportunities.
Program Focus
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Sustainability
Experiential leadership development
Professional Engagements
International Cultural Immersion
Life-Long Global Networks
Program Inclusions
The following are included as part of the program fee:
- Accommodation in Netherlands and Belgium (2-4 people/room)
- Transport from Netherlands to Belgium
- Transport/Travel Pass for Official Visits, Meetings and Engagements in Netherlands and Belgium
- Meals (All Breakfasts and some Lunches)
- Opening Ceremony & Welcome Dinner
- Closing Ceremony & Farewell Dinner
- Official Visits and Engagements in Netherlands and Belgium
- Official Visit to the EU Parliament Headquarters in Brussels (TBC)
- Interactive Seminars, Meetings and/or Workshops with Professionals and Leaders
- Professional and Social Engagement Opportunities
- Global Cultural Immersion
- Networking with Professionals and Students
- Team-based Leadership Challenges (Leadership Race Brussels)
- Facilitated Workshops and Feedback Sessions
- Life-Long Friendships and Global Networks
- Official Recognition (Certificate of Participation)
- Official Recognition (Professional Reference for Future Jobs, Internships, Scholarship or Exchange Applications and LinkedIn Inclusion)
- Access to Visuals/Videos and Footage of the Program to share with Friends and Family
- Loads of fun with new friends from other Universities
Experiences At I-LEAD Europe
