The Forum for Forest Executives

The Forum for Forest Executives - Application Form
Thank you for your interest in the Forum for Forest Executives, an event for leaders of forest businesses in the tropics – to lift and connect leadership, reduce business risk, and create more forest investment success stories in the tropics.

Below you will find high level information about the event and what to expect. Please complete and submit the application form that follows if you would like to participate.

The Early Bird application window is from February 9th to February 23rd 2023.
Event Information

Date: The Forum will commence on the evening of Monday May 1st and run until the afternoon of Thursday May 4th

Venue: Lago Maggiore, Italy at Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees & Spa

Lead Facilitator: Shauna Matkovich

Lead Executive Coach: Rita Jupe

Leadership Trainers: TBD, will be confirmed upon review of participant needs

For a full description of the event and biographies of the Forum Team, please visit the event page, which will be updated as details are confirmed.
What To Expect

The program will start the evening before the scheduled program with a group dinner to get acquainted.

The first two days of the program will each run approximately 8-hours, with the third and final day, finishing mid-afternoon.

Participants will benefit from a distinctive program that combines:
- Peer-to-peer learning and insights, focusing on industry trends, challenges and opportunities
- Advanced leadership skill workshops tailored to participants’ professional and business goals
- Executive coaching (group format and for individuals)
- Social and industry-specific activities
The full agenda will be circulated before the Forum.
Application

The purpose of this application is to gather the information needed to build a Forum that will support a deep and open peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and leadership development program.

The following questions are to ensure that you, as a participating executive, gain the most from attending the Forum. The information will be used to curate participant groups among applicants, so that you have the best chance at making strong connections and experience a competition-free environment for open discussion. The aim will be to build a group that achieves a balance of similarities and differences among participants. If the fit is not right for the May 2023 Forum, you will be invited to join the next one.

All information provided in this application is treated confidentially. Upon your acceptance to the Forum, your name, title, company and Bio will be shared with other participants. The Forum team will have access to the information to design the event.
1. Name*

First NameLast Name
2. Title*
3. Company*
4. Email*
example@example.com
5. Bio*

Please include information such as your education, professional experience, and your current responsibilities as an executive of a forest company in the tropics. Don’t forget to include a few words about what you enjoy doing outside of work. 0/150
6. Where is your company located?*
(Country)
7. Describe the forest business you run:*

(Commercial species, end markets, other interesting facts)0/100
8. What stage best describes your business?*

Development (Pre-planting)Early (Young Plantation (not yet harvesting)Mid-cycle (First harvesting cycle has started)Mature (well into harvesting, processing, sales)Expansion (Mature and looking for new area to develop)Natural Forest Management (Harvesting, processing, sales of natural forests)Other
9. Describe the types of investors (shareholders and debt providers) in your company:*
(e.g. Development Finance Institution, Forest Fund, Family or High-net-worth-individuals, etc.)
10. What is one challenge you are working on within your business, where you could benefit from the input of your peers who may have experienced the same thing before?

0/100
Prefer not to say at this stage
11. Describe a significant challenge you overcame in your business and/or an opportunity you realized where you think other participants could benefit from learning about your experience.

0/100
Prefer not to say at this stage
12. Describe a big goal you will be working towards in the business you lead over the next year. *

0/100
13. Choose the main reason you are interested in joining the Forum:*

Connect with other executive peersReceive executive coachingGain insights on technical leadership skillsOther
14. What technical leadership skills would you most like access to (select two):*

Advanced negotiationHuman ResourcesCommunicationInfluencing throughout the businessCultural awarenessOther
Please tick the most interesting from these Human Resources skills:

Total Compensation ReviewWorkforce Planning
Please tick the most interesting from these Communication skills:

Communicating in different culturesCommunicating with external stakeholdersCommunicating your leadership vision
15. If you were to be matched up with one or two other executives for a dedicated problem solving or strategy session related to your current business, which topics best categorize your interest:*

FundraisingForest managementBusiness transitionProcessingProduct salesCarbon marketsEnvironmental, Social, Governance (ESG)Other
16. What are the main expectations you have from the Forum that will indicate it has been a valuable experience for you?*

Make valuable contacts with my peers, who I will keep in touch withLeave with a strategy to solve a specific challenge I am facing in my businessLeave with a strategy to reach a specific goal I have in my businessBuild my toolbox of technical leadership skillsOther
Price and Inclusions

The Early bird price for the Forum is EUR 9,900. After February 23rd, the price is EUR 11,900.

The following is included in your investment and time commitment:
- Executive coaching and professional leadership training in a customized program, balancing participants’ needs
- Transfer to and from Hotel (Milan airports or Central Station)
- 3 nights stay (1-4 May 2023) in the Regina Palace Hotel
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee breaks
- 1 full day (or 2 half day) industry relevant excursions
- 1 evening activity
Invoicing Information
Full Name*
Company Name*
Full Business Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Tax ID and/or Business Registration Number:*
Tick this box if you prefer to be invoiced for the full amount in one invoice upon acceptance, rather than two separate invoices of a deposit and final payment.

Please invoice the full amount upon acceptance
Questions?
If you have any questions, you are welcome to jot them down here, or email me directly at sdm@theforestlink.com. In both cases, I will respond within 24 hours.

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We look forward to seeing you at the Forum!
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The Forum for Forest Executives - Application Form