The focus on promoting youth leadership is motivated by the fact that the values of children and young people today differ from those of the previous generation, with partly different ideals and expectations. This will have a significant impact not only at the individual level, but also on the organisations in which they work and, ultimately, on society as a whole.

The professor’s research is expected to benefit young leaders in many different ways, and the initiative therefore aligns well with the foundation’s strategy of supporting individuals at an early stage of their careers.