Korea Federation of SMEs Holds 21st Graduation Ceremony for KBIZ Next-Generation CEO Advanced Program

Graduates Present Their Company Visions

The Korea Federation of SMEs announced on July 14 that it held the '21st Graduation Ceremony of the KBIZ Next-Generation CEO School Advanced Program.'

Approximately 20 people attended the graduation ceremony, including Lee Myungro, Head of the Human Resources Policy Division at the Korea Federation of SMEs, as well as graduates of the 21st class of the Next-Generation CEO School Advanced Program. During the event, participants presented their own company visions and reviewed strategies for advancing as next-generation business leaders.

The KBIZ Next-Generation CEO School is a specialized educational program for successors of SMEs, launched in 2008 to support smooth business succession and the growth of outstanding entrepreneurs. The program consists of three main stages: an introductory course (3 days), an advanced course (12 weeks), and a growth course (once per quarter).

The 21st program began with an entrance ceremony on April 18 and was conducted every Friday for 12 weeks, including both regular classes and domestic and overseas workshops. The curriculum focused on strengthening and developing the capabilities of next-generation CEOs to respond to the rapidly changing business environment, covering topics such as understanding business succession, leadership for next-generation CEOs, tax and legal aspects of succession, economic trends, visits to exemplary succession companies, establishing a 10-year management vision, communication skills, utilization of intellectual property rights, and responses to industrial safety risks.

Lee Myungro, Head of the Human Resources Policy Division at the Korea Federation of SMEs, said, "I hope that what you have learned through this advanced course will serve as a foundation for you to become great entrepreneurs who contribute to society and the nation."

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