future executive program

general

This regional corporate talent development program is being organized by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy for participants from the APAC and European region, to build a future senior management talent pipeline.

The dynamic and interactive learning journey concentrates on relevant management and leadership skills training as well on sharing knowledge through action learning. The program aims to build common frameworks about Randstad basics and to improve personal and professional development/leadership skills to eventually build a future senior management talent pipeline.

testimonial

"FEP has been an absolute highlight in my career to date at Randstad, a perfect combination of formal learning and practical or experiential learning and has directly impacted my day-to-day role. I found that I was implementing practical solutions following each and every module with my team that has made a real difference to the way we work. Being part of a regional program and the opportunity to network with peers and senior leaders across APAC has meant I have made connections that I know I will continue to use that will benefit my clients, business and my own career progression. I have genuinely grown as a leader and individual as a result of this program and encourage anyone who is given the opportunity to participate. Thank you for the opportunity!"

Eleni Atsalakis - general manager - talent management and assessment services Randstad Australia.

participants

The target group of the program are colleagues from Randstad Asia Pacific or Europe.

The FEP participant:

is future-focused, eager to learn and open-minded
combines commercial and professional expertise to bring value to the organization
sets the strategic direction and conceptualizes the vision for the local business
has breadth of perspective, and takes a wide view of issues
is firm, decisive and courageous in leading execution
has shown good performance and business results* over several years
has a good command of both written and spoken English
has Hay Grade: 17 up to 18 (≈ spotlight)

whose future step could become:

country manager of a small Opco
management team member of a small/medium Opco
concept leader professionals vertical

* (high) potential rating according to the (functional) people review

objectives

personal and professional development/leadership skills
increase level of strategic awareness and translating it into local operations
foster the development of a customer-centric mindset
building common frameworks about Randstad basics
increase awareness of the broader environment
regional and international networking and benchmarking

benefits

After completion of the program, participants will:

have gained knowledge and skills regarding strategy, management and leadership by simultaneously reflecting and strengthening their attitude towards their work and company
be able to enhance their various leadership styles - be supported to become more flexible and effective
understand the changing business environment of major clients and the change in customer demands

the program

The learning journey is organized around the four building blocks of the Randstad Group Strategy: strong concepts, best people, excellence in execution and superior brands. The learning methods will include interactive lectures, case studies, business games, individual and group assignments. Everything that participants learn and develop in knowledge, insights, skills and abilities will directly be applied in real-life cases by working on a special individual project where all issues can be integrated over the ten months of the program.

module 1: strategy & leadership

Bringing the Randstad building blocks to life
Strategy as a cascade of choices
Business Models & Activity Systems
Randstad corporate strategy
Finding your Leadership Style
Build your Leadership Brand
Telling a Leadership Story: Awareness, Values and Style(s)
Creating Cross-Border Impact
360-degree feedback

module 2: market & leadership

Understanding, creating and delivering value to targeted markets and customers
Align strategy and marketing
Leveraging Randstad brand value to the market
Understanding Financial Performance
Value-Based Financial Management
Leading Change
Navigating Your Change at Randstad
Managing Stakeholders

module 3: excellent execution

High Performance linked with Strategy
Practical tools to drive Excellent Execution
Business Simulation
Project presentations

practical information

business school

The program in APAC has been developed by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy in cooperation with TIAS school for business and society in The Netherlands and Singapore Management University in Asia Pacific. In Europe, the program has been developed in cooperation with TIAS, NOVA and Vlerick.

teaching staff

The academic director of the program is Filip Caeldries, faculty at TIAS School for Business and Society. He facilitates the learning journey together with faculty from SMU and NOVA & Vlerick.

dates

FEP APAC:

Module 1: 24 - 28 March 2019

Module 2: 23 - 27 June 2019

Module 3: 22- 26 September 2019

FEP Europe:

Module 1: 30 June - 4 July 2019

Module 2: 10 - 14 November 2019

Module 3: - 5 March 2020

tuition

Program costs: € 13,000 (50% operating company and 50% Frits Goldschmeding Academy)

Accommodation & meeting costs: € 1,500 per module (100% operating company)

Travel costs: to be arranged and paid by the operating company

Please note that pricing is subject to change. This is an estimated amount, as the fees for accommodation, meals, program fees can vary throughout the year.

enrollment

The nomination can only be done by HR and participation is not ensured until this has been confirmed by the Frits Goldschmeding Academy. For additional information, please contact the Frits Goldschmeding Academy (academy.frits.goldschmeding@randstad.com).

If notice of cancellation is received within two months of the session, tuition will be due in full. Operating companies are entitled to replace candidates taking the enrollment requirements into account and allowing sufficient pre-course preparation time.