Competitive Leadership Advantage in the Age of Tech
- A Hybrid Professional Development Programme
- 4 Full In-Person Days + 2 Virtual Sessions
Designed for professionals with at least 5 years of experience across private and public sector organisations, committed to taking control of technology to drive business and social value in the era of human-machine collaboration.
Format
Hybrid (In-person and virtual facilitation)
Methodology
Applied, stakeholder-engaged and outcome-driven
Fee
HK$50,000 per person
Trusted by
Upcoming Cohort
Hybrid Professional Development Programme
Hong Kong 2026
Dynamic Classroom Learning (Full-day)
2 & 3 November 2026
Virtual Project Teamwork (2-hours each day)
6 & 9 November 2026
Proposal Development &
Final Forum Presentation (Full-day)
12 & 13 November 2026
Leading Amid Human-Machine Collaboration
50% of C-Suite Leaders and Senior Executives say AI is de-skilling their teams — Boston Consulting Group (BCG)*
Digital technology now shapes how teams analyse, communicate, decide, and solve problems. Over-reliance on machines is exposing and deepening critical gaps in professional skills: erosion of critical thinking, inability to communicate clearly, and impaired interpersonal soft skills. Meanwhile, AI-generated outputs contribute to management burden, and continuous digital distractions reduce deep work and undermine original ideas.
As AI becomes embedded in organisations, leading with clarity and purpose is the new competitive advantage. Professionals need to ‘zoom out’ from the technology hype to elevate their vision and cultivate personal judgement, and conviction. Never have the challenges been greater and the rewards more fulfilling.
Our programme facilitates honest inquiry, strategic dialogue, hands-on project work, and stakeholder engagement toward the goal of enhancing core skills and providing organisations with a practical competitive advantage.
Andy Fong,
Drainage Services Department /
HKSAR Government
Innovative and eye-opening, significantly broadened my horizons, and enriched my understanding.
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*Boston Consulting Group. (2026, June 17). When everyone uses AI, companies risk critical skills. https://www.bcg.com/publications/2026/when-everyone-uses-ai-companies-risk-critical-skills
Applied Leadership Outcomes
In an age of technology overreach, leadership must retain control, manage human-machine collaboration, prioritise human well-being, and direct socially valuable outcomes.
This is not a technical training on automations or agentic productivity hacks. Through hands-on projects, participants will be tested on their conceptual thinking, boldness, relationship intelligence, and execution skills.
Participants will debate, engage, and apply themselves to create purpose-driven, tech-enabled proposals that address key social challenges aligned with Hong Kong’s forthcoming Five-Year Plan. Our hybrid programme structure enables flexibility and encourages a sense of personal ownership.
Through GIFT’s rigorous intellectual discourse and output-driven methodology, participants will:
- Rethink AI Integration
Develop human leadership capabilities that go beyond transactional KPIs - Steward AI to address Social Challenges
Ignite intellectual boldness and confidence to create tangible & purpose-driven outcomes - Enhance Stakeholder Engagement
Gain frontline exposure with businesses, government & civil society leaders - Strengthen Human Judgement
Safeguard critical thinking, problem-solving, & relational intelligence
Programme Experience
Dynamic Classroom Learning
Rethink the role of technology in society. Interrogate the forces shaping Hong Kong. Take control of human-machine collaboration and lead with purpose.
GIFT Facilitators
The programme is led by GIFT’s expert facilitators with decades of experience.
Participants will also have the opportunity to learn from distinguished domain experts and industry leaders, whose wisdom and insights will enrich the participants’ learning experience.
Virtual Project Teamwork
Strengthen your critical and conceptual thinking skills to design a tech-enabled solution aligned with Hong Kong’s First 5-Year Plan. Construct a problem statement, clarify the project scope, and stress-test ideas through stakeholder engagement.
Build the proposal, integrate feedback, gain facilitated support, and present the final proposal at a public forum
with live Q&A.
GIFT's Approach
We are a reinvention advisory firm founded in 2004 with offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
Our practical insights, deep Asian network, internationally acclaimed leadership learning curriculum, and outcome-driven facilitation help our clients transform mindsets, unleash potential, and create new business opportunities in response to a rapidly changing world.
- 20 years supporting leadership and organisational transformation
- 100+ field projects in 16 countries
- 200+ organisations across 40+ locations
- 3,000+ alumni from 80+ countries
Programme Fee
HK$50,000 per person
The fee covers four full days of in-person sessions, two virtual two-hour sessions, course materials, a six-month GIFT.ed subscription, and lunches during the in-person days.
Participant Profile
Professionals with at least five years’ experience across private and public sector organisations, committed to taking control of technology to drive business and social value in an era of human-machine collaboration.
Learning Outcomes
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Programme Experience
GIFT’s proprietary curriculum, learning tools and high-touch facilitation keep participants engaged and excited from start to finish.
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Pre-Programme
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Module 1
03
Module 2
04
Post Programme
Development Objectives Alignment
Laying the Groundwork
Participants engage with carefully curated pre-reading materials that provide essential context and foundational knowledge. They also complete a written assignment designed to encourage critical thinking and personal reflection, ensuring they are well-prepared for deeper discussions.
Virtual Learning for Deeper Engagement
Global Awareness
In today’s volatile operating environments, navigating global complexities demands more than a surface-level understanding. The GLP encourages participants to look beyond mainstream narratives and delve deeper into the underlying forces shaping our world.
Participants will examine the impact of globalisation on political structures, economies, and social values, while reimagining capitalism to prioritise collective well-being in a resource-constrained world. You will gain insights into the intricate relationships among government, business, and civil society, learning to balance economic objectives with social and environmental responsibilities.
Additionally, participants will learn to develop strategies to manage organisational externalities and examine the trade-offs and potential of technological innovations for meaningful problem solving.
The content covered in Module 1 will be linked to supplementary modules in the GIFT.ed library for participants interested in exploring the themes further.
Strategic Leadership
Local Insights
Leadership in Action
Breakthrough Ideas
Evaluation
Implementation of Key Learnings
Continual Asynchronous Digital Learning
Guest Speakers
Each GIFT cohort features a distinguished lineup of guest speaker: thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators who bring real-world experience and deep domain expertise to the classroom.
For the upcoming cohort, participants can look forward to engaging sessions with speakers who are at the forefront of their respective fields. Their perspectives will illuminate key themes of the programme, providing first-hand insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s global landscape.
Past Speakers
Over the years, GIFT programmes have been enriched by the insights of distinguished speakers, from industry leaders and policymakers to prominent domain experts.
Their contributions have sparked meaningful dialogue, challenged conventional thinking, and offered participants valuable perspectives that extend well beyond the classroom.
Explore some of the notable speakers who have been part of GIFT’s journey.
Alumni Testimonials
Patrick Jia Dong Zhu, HSBC
Highly recommended for those who are sick and tired of conventional classroom training where leadership is only taught on paper.
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Margaret Fung, MTR Corporation
Unlike other traditional executive training. I can definitely leverage what I have learned for my career development.
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Rachel Wong, HK Council of Social Service
A rewarding, empowering project that turned ideas into action. I strongly recommend it to those who strive to think big.
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Module Two Experiential Project Learning
During Module 2, participants will travel to India for an immersive field project, taking learning beyond the classroom and into the realities of its dynamic informal food sector. Through site visits and engagements with communities, policymakers, urban planners, and industry practitioners, they will explore the challenges and opportunities in transforming India’s urban food ecosystem.
Working on adapting Singapore’s Hawker Centre model to the Indian context, participants will examine how public health, infrastructure, governance, cultural preservation, and economic inclusion intersect. They will develop innovative, commercially viable, and socially impactful solutions that improve food safety, strengthen livelihoods, and enhance urban liveability while respecting India’s rich street food traditions.
Participants leave with deeper on-the-ground insights, broader cross-sector perspectives, and new ways to approach complex challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is suitable for GIFT’s Hybrid Professional Development Progreamme?
- Professionals with at least five years’ experience across private and public sector organisations.
- Individuals committed to taking control of technology to drive business and social value in an era of human-machine collaboration.
How does this programme differ from technical AI training?
Participants learn and practice core human skills including critical thinking, strategic judgement, problem framing, relational intelligence, and purposeful decision-making. It is a leadership learning experience, not technical training in prompt engineering, automation tools, or deploying AI agents.
How is the programme structured, and how long is the programme?
Six learning days from early to mid November 2026.
It includes
- 4 full days of in-person sessions
- 2 virtual two-hour sessions
- 1 public forum presentation
How much techniqual knowledge do I need to join this programme?
The programme is built for professionals who bring judgement, experience and leadership capability, rather than technical specialism.
Participants should have:
- Basic tech literacy
- An everyday familiarity with how digital tools function in a modern workplace
- No coding experience or technical background required
Have more questions? Reach out to us—we’d love to help!
Let’s discuss how your organisation can benefit
Discover how your organisation can thrive. Contact us today to find out how our Competitive Leadership Advantage Programme can equip your talent for the future of human-machine collaboration.
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