Voices from the Management Program
As of today close to 350 people have participated in the Swedish Institute Management Program, the program has offered a possibility to gain new insights, create networks and exploring new business possibilities.
Here is what some of the former participants have to say about the program.
About the program
“Simply put, I don't think there is any other better CSR program than this one.”
Participant from the 2010 China program
“Unique program, combining theoretical lectures with business cases”
Participant from the 2010 Northern Europe Program
“It is a premium training program for future business leaders who would like to build up a sustainable business model. Besides, it offers a great opportunity to know Sweden deeper, both from business and cultural aspects. Last but not least, it provides you with a valuable Alumni network with a variety of people sharing the same great vision.”
Participant from the 2010 China program
About the speakers
“I can state that all the lectures were on a extremely high level.”
Participant from the 2009 Northern Europe Program
“The insights from various experts helped broaden my knowledge of CSR.”
Participant from the 2009 Indian program
“Excellent speakers and a superb organization of the program”
Participant from the 2009 Northern Europe Program
Networking
“the SI Management Program alumni network has a huge potential and I intend to take advantage of it”
Participant from the 2010 Northern Europe Program
“The program has given me many important business contacts in the field of CSR”
Participant from the 2009 Indian program
“I have taken advantage of the network that the program created in finding new business opportunities”
Participant from the 2010 Northern Europe Program
“Great opportunity to meet new people for networking, "out-of-office" thinking and fresh views on CSR.”
Participant from the 2010 Northern Europe Program
Learnings
“We have learned how to embed CSR into business practices and how to create frameworks and guidelines for CSR implementation.”
Participant from the 2009 Indian program
“In my point of view CSR is key element in company's management. Your Program helped me to make a deep insight into the effectiveness of CSR”
Participant from the 2010 Northern Europe Program
“I have initiated the process of making CSR into a core part of our business in China, and the management program has given us not only theories, but also practical examples on how.”
Participant from the 2010 China program
Personal development
Personally, the program has given me a new perspective on many things; learning about a new culture and society has opened me up to many new things, and I feel enriched by the experience.”
Participant from the 2009 Indian program
“The program gave me a more clear understanding where I stand as a manager on issues linked to value driven management”
Participant from the 2009 Northern Europe Program
“The entire course has enabled me to widen my understanding on CSR. More specifically, I have learned how to integrate the sustainability aspects of various stakeholders in our strategy”
Participant from the 2009 Indian program
Stories
We have also gathered some more in depth stories from former participants.
Northern Europe:
Daina Ebersteina – "People have to realize that they have influence"
Alexander Ragozin – "They will in the future be able to change Russia"
Alexander Agatov – ”Is this kind of approach applicable to other countries?"
China
Terry Wu – “I saw some very nice, practical examples in Sweden”
Armstrong Chen – ” I will keep on – no stop!”
Lily Du – ”I thought CSR was only about charity”
India
Tanya Mahajan – “I’ve seen that what I wish for, it’s doable”
Bibhuti Pradhan – “I have a dream of a kerosene-free India”
Prashant Jain – ”Involve every person, every department”