NextGen Leaders Program

Your roadmap to leadership

CLASS OF 2021: THE PROGRAM

PERIOD: January-December 2021

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 for 2020

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: Joanna Yao, VP, Southeast Asia Cluster, Baxter Healthcare
MEET THE DIPLOMAT: May 14
A fireside chat with AIT Director Brent Christensen at AIT.
DISNEY INSTITUTE WEBINAR: May 19
Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence Details
Speaker: Ricky Wei, Lead Facilitator, Asia, Disney Institute
MEET THE CEO: Jun. 11
Peter Tou of Edelman Taiwan on the importance of storytelling and business success.
TRAINING SEMINAR: Jul. 9
with William Zyzo

MEET THE CEO: Date TBD
Richard Chang of Costco to share his leadership journey.
FUTURE OF FINANCE: Date TBD
Leaders in finance explain what leaders need to know about fintech.
CULTURE OF INNOVATION: Date TBD
Tech leaders discuss how they create an environment that inspires creativity, innovation.
FIELD TRIP: TBD
A trip to Micron Taoyuan
MEET THE CEO: Date TBD
Richard Lin of Korn Ferry discusses how to think about – and compete with – China.
GRADUATION CEREMONY: Dec. 10
A celebration with government officials, AmCham leaders and program partners.
TRAINING SEMINAR: Jul. 9
with William Zyzo

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

IMPORTANT DATES

Nov. 30, 2020
Deadline to submit the online application.
Dec. 15, 2020
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.