Mr. Swan, what motivated you to walk to both the North Pole and South Poles?  cbi:///cms/253489

The histories of true polar explorers such as Robert Falcon Scott, Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen. Their courage and their commitment have inspired me in the same way as Antarctica proper. It is the last truly untouched land in the world. cbi:///cms/253490

Why should junior executives from METRO GROUP apply for the expedition? What can they learn from this?  cbi:///cms/253492

As participants of the Antarctic Expedition, the junior executives get the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience and return to METRO GROUP with lasting impressions. This will give them impulses for their own road towards sustainability. On this unique tour across the world’s last great wilderness, the participants will acquire leadership qualities and in addition have the chance to exchange with leading personalities from industry as well as students from all over the world.  cbi:///cms/253493

Manager in the company on the one hand – expedition leader on the other – do they have anything in common? cbi:///cms/253494

Yes. The present economic landscape is certainly anything but calm and peaceful. If you work in the harsh conditions prevailing in Antarctica, you learn that together you are strong but alone you are weak.  cbi:///cms/253495

In a nutshell, what are the qualities of a good executive?  cbi:///cms/253497

Perseverance, courage and the honest commitment to look after one’s team. At the same time, it also requires the humbleness to know that you are not always right. It is almost just as important to push from the back as to pull from the front.  cbi:///cms/253498

Why is it essential for companies like METRO GROUP to perceive sustainability as a strategic issue? cbi:///cms/253499

2041 cbi:///cms/253502

The organisation 2041 was founded by polar explorer and environmental leader Robert Swan. The team is committed to protecting and preserving Antarctica. 2041 is actively promoting recycling, the use of renewable energies and sustainability to combat the effects of climate change.  cbi:///cms/253503

The mission of 2041 and Robert Swan is to inform, motivate and sustainably engage young people. In 2003, organisation led the first Antarctic Expedition for a group of business executives, students and teachers. Since then, the US Americans have accompanied several hundred participants on a tour across the white continent.  cbi:///cms/253504

Biography of Robert Swan cbi:///cms/253506

Robert Swan is a polar explorer, environmental leader and the first person to walk to both the North and South Poles. He is an extraordinarily skilled communicator and considered one of the most inspiring speakers in the world.  cbi:///cms/253507

Swans unique insights and experiences enable him to educate and inspire young people and business leaders worldwide. He compares his experiences with the actions of management board members and his inspiring speeches about leadership style and team work are acclaimed by demanding audiences across the world.  cbi:///cms/253508

His contributions to education and the environment have already been recognised on several occasions: Swan is a united Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Youth and a visiting professor at the School of Environment of Leeds University. In 1994, he was appointed Special Envoy to the Director General of UNESCO. In 1995, Robert Swan was awarded the Oder of the British Empire (OBE).  cbi:///cms/253509

Read more about the organisation 2041 cbi:///cms/253511