In the golden autumn of September, a season of harvest, the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) and the Agricultural Bank of China Ningbo Branch once again joined hands to grandly unveil the "2024 Young Talents Training Programme," marking a splendid beginning from September 4th to 7th.

Following the successful conclusion of the "2024 new employee Qingsui growth programme" on September 1st, this training programme not only demonstrates the branch's deep commitment to nurturing young talents but also serves as high recognition of the University of Nottingham Ningbo China's outstanding contributions in elite cultivation, broadening global perspectives, and advancing sustainable development capabilities.

These consecutive initiatives, like a dual harvest in the golden autumn, herald even more fruitful outcomes from the collaboration, jointly infusing robust momentum into the flourishing development of young talents.

This training program has meticulously designed six core course modules, covering Harvard Business School case simulations, the latest developments in digital inclusive finance, high-performance leadership and team building, AI and digital transformation in the financial industry, risk management and pension finance. Aimed at comprehensively enhancing participants' professional competencies and practical skills, the program strives to cultivate a versatile talent pool equipped with both global vision and expertise in local practices.

The "Harvard Business School Case Simulation: Mount Everest" immerses participants in a highly realistic business scenario, enabling them to experience firsthand the team decision-making process under extreme challenges.

The course conducted an in-depth analysis of how conflicting interests and information asymmetry impact team dynamics, alongside strategies for leaders to shape team decision-making and performance under intense time constraints. This module not only tested participants' intellectual acuity and courage, but also provoked profound reflections on leadership and collaborative synergy.

Amid the robust expansion of the digital economy, the course "Latest Advancements in Digital Inclusive Finance" stood out as a defining feature of this executive development program.

The course provided a comprehensive analysis of cutting-edge trends in digital inclusive finance globally and in China, spanning from blockchain applications to Ningbo's local innovations, and further extending to the digital transformation of inclusive financial services and intelligent risk control. This panoramic overview painted a vivid picture of future finance for participants. Through this module, attendees not only broadened their perspectives but also gained profound insights into fintech's pivotal role in advancing financial inclusion.

The "High-Performance Leadership & Team Building" course focuses on strategies for leaders to unlock team potential and cultivate high-functioning teams.

Through theoretical frameworks and case study analysis, participants acquired human-centric management philosophies, key characteristics of high-performing executive teams and evidence-based team structuring methodologies. This foundational knowledge will serve as a career cornerstone, enabling them to lead teams with enhances efficacy and achieve synergistic growth for both individuals and organizations.

Amidst the tidal wave of digital transformation sweeping through the financial sector, the "AI & Financial Digital Transformation" course has unlocked a gateway to the future for participants.

The course provided an accessible yet rigorous introduction to core concepts of big data and data science and applied AI case studies in financial services. Participants gained not only conceptual understanding of how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping finance, but also ignited their passion to pioneer fintech innovations.

The "Risk Management" course constitutes the foundational pillar for ensuring sound financial operations. This comprehensive curriculum delivers core principles of financial risk management, methodologies for risk classification and quantification and practical case studies utilizing risk mitigation instruments (options, futures, swaps, CDS). Through immersive learning, participants develop a strategic understanding of risk management's critical function in financial services - equipping them with professional competencies to: systematically identify risk exposures, quantify risk parameters with precision and implement tiered control frameworks.

This will enable them to proactively identify, accurately assess, and effectively mitigate risks in their future practice, thereby ensuring operation resilience and sustaining business soundness.

Agricultural Bank of China Ningbo Branch 2024 Young Talent Training Programme was not merely an intellectual feast, but a transformative journey of professional enlightenment. Forty emerging financial leaders converged in this elite forum, engaging in collaborative learning and mutual growth to build strategic competencies for the Branch's future development.

Agricultural Bank of China Ningbo Branch and the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, united in their shared commitment, are dedicated to laying a solid foundation for every young talent’s professional journey. This mission reflects not only the founding aspirations of Agricultural Bank of China Ningbo Branch but also UNNC’s unwavering dedication over the past decade. We have meticulously designed a comprehensive, multi-tiered development platform, seamlessly integrating hands-on practice with theoretical rigor, empowering participants to cultivate deep expertise across the vast landscape of business and management. Beyond academic excellence, we are committed to holistic professional development, shaping future leaders with global vision and exceptional competencies. This program serves as an unshakable cornerstone for their global career trajectory.