NextGen Leaders Program

Your roadmap to leadership

CLASS OF 2020: THE PROGRAM

PERIOD: January-December 2020

The NextGen Leaders program is a year-long series of events designed for high-potential young professionals who want to develop their skills and networks. Each month, the future leaders will gather for a seminar, fieldtrip, master class or conversation with CEOs from industry-leading companies.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:	THE OUTCOME WILL BE:
Strengthen their leadership talent. Sharpen their English presentation skills. Develop their international perspectives. Focus on creative, innovative thinking.	Professional networks across sectors. More creative, entrepreneurial thinking. Professionals better equipped for the future.

COMMITMENT

The group will meet once or twice a month. Sessions will generally be in the evenings, with a few half-day training sessions and industry visits. Companies that send candidates commit to ensuring they can participate fully.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

WELCOME SESSION: Jan. 16

A kick off meeting for participants to get to know one another.
MEET THE CEO: Feb. 13
Tim Shields of Cigna discusses the business challenges, opportunities in Taiwan’s demographic shift.
MEET THE CEO: Mar. 12
Speaker: to be confirmed.
MEET THE DIPLOMAT: April 9
A fireside chat with AIT Director Brent Christensen at his residence. (TBC)
CULTURE OF INNOVATION: Date TBD

Tech leaders discuss how they create an environment that inspires creativity, innovation.
FIELD TRIP: Date TBD
A tour of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

MEET THE CEOS: Date TBD
Joyce Lee of Amgen and Joanna Yao of Baxter International share their leadership journey.
POWERFUL PRESENTATIONS: Date TBD
Communications experts provide advice about creating effective presentations.
FUTURE OF FINANCE: Date TBD

Leaders in finance explain what leaders need to know about fintech.
THE POWER OF STORY: Date TBD

Peter Tou of Edelman Taiwan on the importance of storytelling and business success.
MEET THE CEO: Date TBD

Richard Lin of Korn Ferry discusses how to think about – and compete with – China.
GRADUATION CEREMONY: Date TBD

A celebration with government officials, AmCham leaders and program partners.

** This is a preliminary outline, which is subject to change **

IMPORTANT DATES

Nov. 30, 2019
Deadline to submit the online application.
Dec. 15, 2019
Candidates will be notified of the decision.

MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

AmCham member and non-member companies are invited to encourage talented young staff members to apply.

A year-long series of events for selected high-potential young professionals.
Monthly programs will include seminars, field trips, master classes, or conversations with CEOs from industry-leading companies.
A unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, innovative thinking, international perspectives, and networks with other young professionals across sectors.