Telenor Accelerate Thought Leader

From Expert to Impactful Thought Leader

What This Program Delivers

Your organization's most skilled experts already possess deep knowledge. What separates those who merely perform from those who shape direction is the ability to communicate with authority, influence strategy, and drive decisions in complex, high-stakes environments.

Telenor Accelerate Thought Leader is a development program that transforms high-performing experts into trusted advisors — professionals who influence business outcomes, shape organizational strategy, and lead through uncertainty with clarity and credibility.

Participants leave the program better equipped to:

Communicate complex ideas with credibility to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences
Influence strategic decisions without relying on positional authority
Make sharper decisions under pressure and navigate ambiguity with confidence
Build cross-functional and cross-cultural trust that accelerates business results
Step into visibility as recognized thought leaders in their field

A Different Kind of Learning Experience

This is not a lecture series.

It is an immersive development journey designed around real challenges, real peers, and real application — structured to produce lasting behavioral change, not just new frameworks.

Participants engage in:

Real conversations, not simulations
Reflection that connects directly to daily work
Peer learning across countries, diverse cultures, and functions
Practical application between sessions

The environment is intentionally built to balance challenge and support — so that growth feels both meaningful and sustainable.

Cohort Learning Across Borders

One of the program's defining strengths is its cohort model. Participants learn alongside peers from different countries, business functions, and organizational contexts. This cross-cultural exposure is where much of the most valuable learning happens. Participants regularly cite these cross-border relationships as among the most professionally significant they have built.

“Over the course of four days, I felt everything — overwhelmed, exposed, nervous, tired, transformed, but most of all, grateful. I learned how powerful vulnerability can be, how creating a safe space for people to show up as themselves makes all the difference, and how syncing up with others can create real magic. From crazy icebreakers that had us crying from laughter, to viking sauna experiences, deep talks, collaboration, and breaking down personal boundaries — you made it truly unforgettable.”

Julie Norholm Larsen

Strategic HR Business Partner

Telenor Denmark

How It Works

Time Commitment

4 online sessions of 4 hours each
Up to 3 hours of individual work between each online session
4 days in-person, face-to-face residential module *

* Traveling approval required for in-person module to Oslo (for Nordic cohort) and Bangkok (for Asia cohort).

The Program Journey

Foundations of Self-Awareness:
Understanding your leadership identity, decision-making patterns, and the impact you have on others
Relational Leadership and Psychological Safety
Building the trust, presence, and credibility required to influence without authority
Thought Leadership in Practice
Communicating ideas with clarity, influencing senior stakeholders, and shaping organizational narratives
Application and Integration
Translating learning directly into current business challenges and priorities

"The great Fede: Our training in Bangkok was not only eye-opening, but also inspirational. I'm returning to Bangladesh full of insights and courage, ready to launch initatives and take on new challenges!"

Nurul Ferdous Musanna
Head of Govt. & Strategic Business
Grameenphone Ltd.
“The program gave me something I had not made time for before: real self-reflection. It helped me reconnect with what kind of expert I want to be, how I show up, and how I navigate opportunities and stakeholders with more intention.”

Kiran Zaidi
Vice President, Sustainability
Telenor
“To quote my wife: 'You've become a better husband, father, and person after the program with Fede.' That's how much you've impacted my life."

Davies Reynold Lobo
Process Architect
Telenor
“The training created a level of psychological safety that made people open up far beyond what you normally see in a corporate program. By the final day, we were doing things I never would have said yes to at the start—and that says a lot about the trust this program builds.”

Mikael Daaboul
Strategy Manager
Telenor IoT
“I came into the program skeptical after years of leadership courses that rarely led to anything lasting. This was different. It gave me one concrete insight that has stayed with me: the people I admire at work behave differently than I often do under pressure—and that has genuinely changed how I relate to others.”

Ville Lehtinen
Business Line Lead, Security Operations Center
DNA Oyj
“I had been through many leadership programs before, so I was skeptical. This turned out to be by far the best training I've ever attended. What made Accelerate Expert different was that it completely pulled me out of my normal routine and forced me to reflect—on who I am, what I want, and how I actually lead under pressure.”

Tuomas Henttonen
Business Manager, Mobile Business
DNA Oyj

Core Capabilities You Will Build

Participants don’t just learn concepts — they practice and embody new ways of leading.

What You Will Do Differently:

Communicate with Credibility
Turn complex ideas into compelling messages that resonate with senior audiences
Influence Strategy
Shape decisions at the organizational level without relying on hierarchy
Lead Through Uncertainty
Stay grounded and effective in ambiguous, high-stakes situations
Drive Results Through Others
Build the relational trust that accelerates alignment across teams and markets
Listen to Lead
Understand what stakeholders actually need, beyond surface-level exchange
Step Into Visibility
Speak up, stand out, and be heard as a recognized voice in your field

Who This is For

Designed for Experts Ready to Step Forward

This program is tailored for:

Highly skilled professionals moving into broader influence roles
Experts who want to communicate their ideas more effectively
Individuals navigating complexity across teams or markets
Those ready to grow beyond technical excellence into leadership impact

Practical Information

2026–2027 Cohort Dates

Nordic Cohort: October 2026 – February 2027
Asia Cohort: September 2026 – December 2026

Telenor Accelerate Thought Leader

From Expert to Impactful Thought Leader

What This Program Delivers

Your organization's most skilled experts already possess deep knowledge. What separates those who merely perform from those who shape direction is the ability to communicate with authority, influence strategy, and drive decisions in complex, high-stakes environments.

Telenor Accelerate Thought Leader is a development program that transforms high-performing experts into trusted advisors — professionals who influence business outcomes, shape organizational strategy, and lead through uncertainty with clarity and credibility.

Participants leave the program better equipped to:

Communicate complex ideas with credibility to senior stakeholders and C-suite audiences

Influence strategic decisions without relying on positional authority

Make sharper decisions under pressure and navigate ambiguity with confidence

Build cross-functional and cross-cultural trust that accelerates business results

Step into visibility as recognized thought leaders in their field

A Different Kind of Learning Experience

This is not a lecture series.

It is an immersive development journey designed around real challenges, real peers, and real application — structured to produce lasting behavioral change, not just new frameworks.

Participants engage in:

Real conversations, not simulations

Reflection that connects directly to daily work

Peer learning across countries, diverse cultures, and functions

Practical application between sessions

The environment is intentionally built to balance challenge and support — so that growth feels both meaningful and sustainable.

Cohort Learning Across Borders

How It Works

Time Commitment

4 online sessions of 4 hours each

Up to 3 hours of individual work between each online session

4 days in-person, face-to-face residential module *

The Program Journey

Foundations of Self-Awareness:

Understanding your leadership identity, decision-making patterns, and the impact you have on others

Relational Leadership and Psychological Safety

Building the trust, presence, and credibility required to influence without authority

Thought Leadership in Practice

Communicating ideas with clarity, influencing senior stakeholders, and shaping organizational narratives

Application and Integration

Translating learning directly into current business challenges and priorities

"The great Fede: Our training in Bangkok was not only eye-opening, but also inspirational. I'm returning to Bangladesh full of insights and courage, ready to launch initatives and take on new challenges!"

“The program gave me something I had not made time for before: real self-reflection. It helped me reconnect with what kind of expert I want to be, how I show up, and how I navigate opportunities and stakeholders with more intention.”

“To quote my wife: 'You've become a better husband, father, and person after the program with Fede.' That's how much you've impacted my life."

“The training created a level of psychological safety that made people open up far beyond what you normally see in a corporate program. By the final day, we were doing things I never would have said yes to at the start—and that says a lot about the trust this program builds.”

Core Capabilities You Will Build

Participants don’t just learn concepts — they practice and embody new ways of leading.

What You Will Do Differently:

Communicate with Credibility

Turn complex ideas into compelling messages that resonate with senior audiences

Influence Strategy

Shape decisions at the organizational level without relying on hierarchy

Lead Through Uncertainty

Stay grounded and effective in ambiguous, high-stakes situations

Drive Results Through Others

Build the relational trust that accelerates alignment across teams and markets

Listen to Lead

Understand what stakeholders actually need, beyond surface-level exchange

Step Into Visibility

Speak up, stand out, and be heard as a recognized voice in your field

Who This is For

Designed for Experts Ready to Step Forward

This program is tailored for:

Highly skilled professionals moving into broader influence roles

Experts who want to communicate their ideas more effectively

Individuals navigating complexity across teams or markets

Those ready to grow beyond technical excellence into leadership impact

Practical Information

2026–2027 Cohort Dates

Nordic Cohort: October 2026 – February 2027

Asia Cohort: September 2026 – December 2026

Nomination

Participation in the program is by nomination only and seats are limited.

If you are interested in attending, please contact your L&D Partner or HR Business Partner to register your interest.

For any queries about content, reach out to the program owner: zubair.ahmed@telenor.com