I learned that my main source of motivation was constant learning and working with inspiring people.
My experience is a great asset on my résumé, especially as I am interested in working in innovation and entrepreneurship.
The project ticked all the boxes, meeting all the criteria I had set for myself and helped me identify my true passions and strengths.
I have gained insights about how to deliver high value to customers, and manage relationships with very important stakeholders.
Working on your own and being the only representative in a new market is definitely an entrepreneurial experience on the field, and a real challenge.
I now feel much more at ease developing project plannings, motivating project teams, working towards deadlines and engaging with stakeholders.
I believe I developed strong skills during the project, mostly because of the company's values and the geographic location of my role.
I'm much better prepared for starting up my own business because of my Prince Albert Fund experience.
Applying for the Prince Albert Fund was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life.
I have come to strongly appreciate the spirit of entrepreneurship and courage it takes to start up a new company.
The Prince Albert Fund project allowed me to gain substantial knowledge in international business, working for a large and successful Belgian company.
The project allowed me to improve my business development skills and inspired me to pursue a career at the intersection of technology and creativity.
For me, the Prince Albert Fund project was an opportunity to put things into perspective and to confirm my passion and strength.
The cultural training of the Prince Albert Fund is of utmost importance because to succeed you must understand the people and the environment.
The Prince Albert Fund exceeded my expectations in terms of development, both on a personal and professional level.
I have now the confirmation that the "heavy industry" and especially Mining / Minerals is a sector that really interests me.
One of the main reasons I applied for the Prince Albert Fund programme was to sharpen my strategic skills.
This experience clearly demonstrated the potential knowledge and guidance you can receive from your network to me.
The Prince Albert Fund gave me the opportunity to further develop my management skills.
I expected this year to be a practical MBA, and I really do think that this is true.
My project has significantly increased my knowledge of emerging economies, more specifically Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines.
In terms of management skills, I made a great leap forward in Argentina.
This Prince Albert Fund experience has taught me to think out of the box, multitask, be proactive and considerate of my colleagues and customers.
The Prince Albert Fund project gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my attitudes and mindset for approaching challenges to a potential employer.
By taking full responsibility for my project, I was able to further enhance my leadership, business and management skills.
I feel that I moved from the category of 'high potential' professional to that of 'high added-value' professional.
l learnt a lot about the craft beer industry and the Japanese market and developed negotiation skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
This was a challenging albeit very rewarding assignment, which I was very proud to successfully contribute to.
Moving from a consulting project manager position to managing the tasks of a "mini-enterprise" was a very interesting learning experience.
I now know how difficult it is to penetrate a market without a network of college alumni and former colleagues to rely on.
I have discovered doors to new opportunities I did not even know existed. My life and career have changed tremendously as a result.
I learned a lot about European consumers, which completely changed my personal consumption. I became much more sustainable and socially responsible.
During my project, I learned how to manage and chase a business opportunity on every level.
Gathering qualitative information was easy. Translating it into a quantitative model proved more challenging.
I built an extremely valuable network in the fast-growing and booming data science industry.
Thanks to the Prince Albert Fund, I learned how to investigate and address business opportunities, both in Dubai and India.
While the project only lasted a year, I feel like I gained a lifetime experience.
During his mission to Atlanta, Georgia he did business development for the Belgian company Unilin.
20 years ago, Jean Louis wanted to set up his own company. In China he set up a manufacturing plant.
Coming back to Belgium, her experience in China helped her career by giving her the legitimisation she needed to confirm her position as CEO.
In India, Francis discovered, the simplest things can become very complicated.
Thanks to his Prince Albert Fund project, Nicolas learned how to do things on the field.
"The Prince Albert Fund gives a boost to your professional career by building your network and opening a lot of doors."
In India she investigated several back office services, to see what could be outsourced.
Abroad, he learned how to work with different cultures, even within the Western world, and how to conduct business in a different language.
Michiel learned how to use Kuala Lumpur as a transport hub for the entire Asia Pacific Region.
Working in two different countries, as a Brand, Sales, Marketing and Project Manager is a lot. But not for Peter Desutter!