Arctic Lead Information

Leadership is an expression of our willingness to engage in the issues and challenges we see around us. It is about finding creative solutions to local and global problems. It is about recognizing our own potential and harnessing these qualities for the benefit of ourselves and others. The intersectoral programme Arctic Lead is designed for young leaders and professionals from Norway and Finland. It provides the participants with a unique learning community that will strengthen their intersectoral and bilateral networks whilst simultaneously creating an excellent opportunity for personal growth and development of their leadership skills. Participants The participants in Arctic Lead are young leaders and professionals from Norway and Finland, who have already assumed a leadership position or are highly likely to do so in the future. Ten participants from each country are accepted into the program. The participants come from different sectors in society, with different educational, political and professional background – we believe that diversity creates excellence. Participants are expected to demonstrate a high level of commitment to the program and to acknowledge the value of bilateral and intersectoral cooperation. The participants are also expected to actively participate in all the meetings and contribute to the assigned tasks that are part of the program. Program Arctic Lead stretches over one year, and includes two modules, each held over two days. The location of the modules moves between Norwegian and Finnish venues. The program offers the participants an open forum for discussion with prominent speakers and with each other. The program is politically and religiously independent.