This week marked a very special occasion – the official closing of the 4th cohort of Danske Bank’s in-company leadership training programme. For the 4th consecutive year, we’ve had the privilege of partnering with Danske Bank, building a strong foundation of trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The final day was a celebration of learning and leadership. 7 groups defended their final projects in front of a distinguished jury, showcasing their development, teamwork, and practical insights.
It’s truly rewarding to see the programme grow stronger every year – together with our participants. Each cohort brings new energy, sharper focus, and better results. And this year was no exception! Some highlights from this year’s cohort:
🔸94% attendance rate – showing consistent commitment
🔸2 courses earned a perfect score of 5 out of 5!
🔸34 participants successfully completed the programme (100% graduation rate!)
🔸11 speakers and faculty members shared their insights
🔸7 deep-dive learning modules
A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional jury: Claus I. Jensen, Senior Vice President, Danske Bank; Siofra Whyte, Country Manager, Danske Bank; Rebecca Lucander, Head of Employee Development & Experience, Danske Bank; Prof. Dr. Marc Steffen Rapp, Academic Director of the programme.
Our gratitude goes to Giedrius Dzekunskas, General Manager at Danske Bank Lithuania, for your trust and encouragement – helping teams grow, learn, and lead at every step.
To our participants: Your dedication, curiosity, and collaboration made this journey meaningful. It was a pleasure to witness your progress and celebrate your successful graduation. We wish you all the best as you apply your insights to lead more confidently, collaborate more closely, and make better decisions.
A big thank you to the faculty who shaped this 6-month journey:
Eric Guthey, Prof. Rudy Aernoudt, Gudrun Johnsen, Mark Payne,
Rachel Brekhman, CFA, Nicolai Tvernø, Julie Gørtz Smestad, Jan Freidank and Prof. Dr. Simon Kiesel.
And finally, a huge thank you to our team who ensured a smooth process and an outstanding participant experience. Your dedication is deeply appreciated.
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