Chandran Nair
Founder & CEO, GIFT
Designed for high-potential talent stepping into leadership roles to explore innovative business opportunities, drive socially impactful policies for Hong Kong, broaden their worldview, and expand their network across private and public organisations.
In-person
12 learning days
Experiential & outcome-driven
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Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China
What if you could be part of shaping Hong Kong’s future?
The Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme is the catalyst for this vision, leveraging GIFT’s best-in-class experiential learning methodology, refined over 70 programmes in Hong Kong and across Asia. This pioneering platform brings together young professionals from the public, private, and civil sectors to foster cross-sectoral collaboration and cultivate the mindset shifts and behaviours essential for 21st-century leadership.
Through dynamic classroom sessions followed by rigorous real-world projects in Hong Kong, participants refine their personal effectiveness and problem-solving skills. The programme encourages innovative thinking while building resilience to tackle today’s complex challenges.
Kenyon Chow Programme Associate, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
GIFT’s proprietary curriculum, learning tools and high-touch facilitation keep participants engaged and excited from start to finish.
Participants engage with pre-reading materials, complete a written assignment, and access our library of digital courses—all designed to set the stage for deeper learning and meaningful engagement.
In today’s volatile operating environments, navigating global complexities demands more than a surface-level understanding. The HKYLP 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.
Designed for high-potential talent stepping into leadership roles to explore innovative business opportunities, drive socially impactful policies for Hong Kong, broaden their worldview, and expand their network across private and public organisations.
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. Each cohort features a carefully curated lineup of speakers, tailored to address the specific needs of that group.
Stay tuned for the speaker announcement for the upcoming cohorts.
The fee includes a total of 12 full learning days, course materials, personalised evaluation reports, accommodation during Module 2, logistics, and most meals
Fion Chau Assistant Programme Manager, HKFYG
The programme created a synergistic platform for participants from different pillars of society to realise their potential. It provided an intensive team collaboration experience, where we learn how to build a great team together. The cohesion and bonding fostered are long-lasting benefits for all of us.
Kin Cheng Systems Manager (Cyber Security), OGCIO
The GIFT programme expanded our professional network across a wide spectrum and strengthened our leadership, communication, collaboration, decision-making, and creativity. Most importantly, it unlocked our thinking and fuelled our passion to build a bright future for Hong Kong together.
Andrew Nardi SVP, Treasury & Markets, DBS Bank
It was a rare opportunity to collaborate with bright minds across industries to make Hong Kong a better place. Being challenged, debating different viewpoints, and achieving meaningful outcomes was highly rewarding. Its tough yet pragmatic approach brings out leadership qualities, giving participants a richer perspective to apply in their workplace.
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Our insights and resources are rooted in honest inquiry—a candid approach to pursuing genuine understanding, characterised by curiosity, intellectual integrity, and a commitment to finding well-founded, reasoned answers to complex questions.
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The Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (HKYLP) is designed for high-potential talent stepping into leadership roles to explore innovative business opportunities, drive socially impactful policies for Hong Kong, broaden their worldview, and expand their network across private and public organisations.
Today’s complex global challenges demand fresh thinking and a different kind of leadership. The Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (HKYLP) goes beyond traditional executive education, immersing participants in the frontlines of change and the uncertainties of the international business landscape.
Renowned for its intellectual rigour and experiential, outcome-driven methodology, the HKYLP equips leaders with practical skills to manage diverse teams in unfamiliar environments, fosters personal growth, and introduces new paths to success in the 21st century—empowering them to explore innovative business opportunities and drive socially impactful policies for the betterment of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (HKYLP) is a transformative two-week journey divided into two dynamic modules.
Module 1 focuses on interactive classroom learning, guided by GIFT’s proprietary curriculum. It combines thought-provoking lectures, regular reflections, breakout sessions, and insights from guest speakers to create an engaging and participatory learning experience.
Module 2 emphasises hands-on experiential learning. Participants tackle real-world challenges through rigorous action-based projects, business model generation, and creative problem-solving, redefining what it means to think “outside the box.”
Together, these modules empower participants to develop actionable ideas and innovative solutions in a rapidly changing international landscape.
Note: HKYLP Module 1 will be conducted in Hong Kong, China. The location for Module 2 varies by cohort and will take place in a different city, requiring travel.
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