Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants is the SGLN Fellowship taking in?
We aim to have 60 – 70 qualified participants.
How will the programme be delivered?
The SGLN Fellowship is a blended learning programme comprising in-person physical and online sessions.
Where will the sessions take place?
The programme launch and the face-to-face module will take place in Catapult @ 1 Rochester Park, #02-01 Rochester Commons, Singapore 139212. Venues of other sessions will be confirmed at a later date.
How much does it cost to enrol in/for the programme?
There is a S$15,000 programme fee for participants to enrol in the programme. The fee does not include the optional Overseas Learning Journey.
Do I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, upon successful completion of the programme in end-September 2026, participants will receive a certificate of completion as long as they have fulfilled the requirements of the programme.
What happens if my company’s regional or global roles are not available, are there other opportunities for me?
The SGLN Fellowship is a holistic leadership development programme. We cannot guarantee that by participating in this programme, you will automatically be eligible for such opportunities within your company. We strongly encourage that you have these conversations with your HR and/or your supervisor.
Who can I contact for further information/assistance?
You can contact us at sgln.fellowship@hcli.org and a representative of the team will get back to you accordingly.
Who should be applying for the SGLN Fellowship?
If you are a mid-to-senior level leader who is a Singaporean citizen aspiring to get into a global leadership role within 5 years, this programme is for you.
I am an overseas-based Singaporean citizen who is very keen to participate in the SGLN Fellowship. Can I apply for the programme, and do I have to be in Singapore physically to enrol in it?
You need not be based in Singapore but attendance for some of the modules as indicated on the website are mandatory and will require travel to Singapore for those dates.
How does SGLN define “global leadership”?
For the purposes of the SGLN Fellowship, global leadership roles are broadly defined as roles that involve managing a regional or global function or business.
How will the profiling assessment be used?
The profiling assessment is for your own self-development and will not be made available to your organisation. You are encouraged to use the assessment report in your conversations with your mentor to draw up personalised development plans.
Can I opt out of the mentoring component of the SGLN Fellowship?
No. Participation in the mentoring component as a mentee is compulsory.
Do I get to choose my mentor/mentee?
No, but you will be given the option to indicate your preferences, and more details will be shared during the programme itself, before the launch of the mentoring component in March 2026.
If I do not see eye to eye with my assigned mentor/mentee, can I request for a change of mentor/mentee halfway?
The pairing will be done with due consideration to the mentee’s developmental needs. However, in the event that the relationship remains untenable, a request for a change will be considered subject to mentors’ availabilities.
What is an action learning project?
An action learning project is a collaborative, problem-solving process that involves a small group of people working together to address a real-world problem/need. For the context of the SGLN Fellowship, the goal of the action learning project is to learn and grow as individuals and as a team, while also making a positive impact on the wider SGLN community.
Can I choose the team members of my Action Learning Project?
No. These Action Learning Projects will mirror the diversity of the real-world workplaces in these global/regional teams. This will be an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills from the programme topic on “cultural flexibility” to work effectively with your assigned teams.
Why are there check ins with my supervisor/HR?
The check ins are opportunities for you to share with your supervisor/HR how you have benefited from the programme, secure their support, and remove barriers (if any) to apply what you have learnt at your workplace.
As an individual participant, who should be my accountability partner?
Your accountability partner should ideally be a senior leader in your current organisation who works with you.
What happens if I am not a company-sponsored participant? How will these check ins work?
You can have these conversations with your accountability partner. You can also raise the challenges you have faced in applying your learning to a neutral third party, like your mentor, for guidance!