I-LEAD Switzerland
Why Switzerland?
Unique Business Culture
Switzerland is one of the most competitive economies in the world, in large part thanks to its flourishing service sector. By international standards public debt in Switzerland is low, and the country has a competitive tax system. Most Swiss firms (over 99%) are small – and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These are defined as companies with fewer than 250 employees.
Unique Business Culture
Switzerland is one of the most competitive economies in the world, in large part thanks to its flourishing service sector. By international standards public debt in Switzerland is low, and the country has a competitive tax system. Most Swiss firms (over 99%) are small – and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These are defined as companies with fewer than 250 employees.
Second highest GDP Globally
Switzerland has the second highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the world. At the end of 2015 Swiss GDP per capita stood at CHF 77,943 (approx. EUR 73,000 or USD 81,000).
Sustainable Focus
Switzerland has 638 hydroelectric power plants. They account for 59.9% of total domestic electricity production. At present, Switzerland is in the midst of an energy transition. One of the aims of the country’s ‘Energy Strategy 2050’ is the phase-out of nuclear power.
Leading society
The Swiss have one of the highest life expectancies in the world: 81.5 years for men and 85.3 years for women. The normal age of retirement for men is 65 and 64 for women. Switzerland also boasts a healthcare system which utilises 12.2% of their GDP – one of the most expensive in the world and well above the OECD average (8.8%)
Incredible landscapes
Around 30% of Switzerland’s surface area is covered by woodland. Today, Switzerland has 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Jungfrau-Aletsch region (Aletsch glacier), the remains of prehistoric pile-dwellings, as well as two incredibly scenic railway lines in the canton of Graubünden.
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 stand out as a leader, students and graduates should continually seek ways to develop their global leadership potential and enhance their global exposure.
The I-LEAD Switzerland is a dynamic and contemporary inter-University and Cross disciplinary global immersion program. The program is designed to introduce Australia’s 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 with global leaders and professionals, experiential challenges, facilitated debrief sessions & 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 Zurich (2-4 people/room)
- Accommodation in Interlaken (2-4 people/room)
- Return transport from Zurich to interlaken
- Transport/travel from Zurich to Interlaken
- Meals (All breakfasts during the program)
- Opening ceremony & welcome dinner
- Closing ceremony & farewell dinner
- Official visits and engagements in Zurich
- Interactive seminars, meetings and/or workshop with professionals and leaders
- Professional and social engagement opportunities
- Networking with professionals and students
- Team-based leadership challenges (leadership race switzerland)
- Facilitated workshops and feedback sessions
- Life-long friendships and global networks
- Official certificate of participation
- Program shirt
- Access to visuals/videos and footage of the program to share with friends and family
- Professional reference for future jobs and linkedin inclusion
- Global cultural immersion
