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Open Challenge starts on
6th of March
Here are some dates to keep in mind during the application process.
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Our mission is to help you navigate the fast-changing world by building the skillset and mindset to make a sustainable impact on the future. That's why we offer cutting-edge, intensive, and practice-based Open Challenges, delivered 100% online by Subject Matter Experts. Our certificates give you the resources to upskill, boost your career prospects, and unlock your full potential. The certificates are stackable, meaning that you can use the credits earned towards one of our degree programs.
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Experience real "learning by doing" in an international environment
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Engage your network and new global community to speed up your impact and get noticed
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Receive guidance from industry leaders and mentors who are already thriving in successful careers
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Grow your network with peers from around the world in a remote-first setting
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KfW is actively involved in the issues that will shape the world of tomorrow. They promote wind farms, infrastructure projects, schools, and hospitals because meaningful and sustainable projects are part of their mission. As a bank, they are committed to responsibility. KfW supports people, countries, and institutions who think ahead and are motivated to take action, driving our society toward the future. This profile is what clearly sets KfW apart from other commercial banks.
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What does it mean to be a responsible leader? Learn to lead more effectively by properly matching your leadership style to the competence level of your team and organization. We invite you to critically reflect on your leadership approach as you learn the principles that are at the core of effective leadership. To what extent does it contribute to the inclusion of a variety of stakeholders as reflected in the Triple Bottom Line approach? Which values is it based on, and which behaviors can you identify? Gain the toolbox and mindset to become a responsible leader.
The program is made up of milestones, or challenge-based steps where you’ll gain hands-on experience and master a concept before moving on and eventually completing the entire challenge. Have a look at what you'll accomplish over this 3-week program in each milestone.
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Are you hoping to accelerate your professional success and sustainable impact in a community? Build your network with people from around the globe who are carefully selected to ensure a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and goals.
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In this challenge, you will attain hands-on experience as you work through real-life business scenarios under the guidance of mentors and industry experts. As you gain new competencies and demonstrate mastery in a specific milestone you can move on to the next one. You’ll use your existing knowledge and new skills to complete the challenge and be prepared for future Open Challenges or our degree programs.
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Here are some dates to keep in mind during the application process.
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Dr. Kathrin Köster studied economics, sinology, and Japanese studies in Germany, Taiwan, and Japan. Her doctorate dealt with organizational change in Japan. As the Manager of a large Japanese corporation, she was entrusted with projects in East Asia, Europe, and North America. Kathrin Köster has been a professor of leadership and international management at Heilbronn University since 2003. She designed the short course “Pioneers of the 21st Century” for the WU Executive Academy. Since 2004 she has been supporting organizations, teams, and executives with her company Köster + Partner.
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Thank you for your interest in our program. We'd like to learn a bit more about you and will get in touch with you shortly.
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