ICADE and ESADE Business School have remained faithful to two principles of business education: the conviction that a framework of methodological plurality leads to an enriching experience, and the need to continually innovate in methods and content.
In addition to applying highly effective methodologies that have been used extensively by both institutions, the Programme for Leadership Development relies on innovative methodologies taken from specialised programmes and promotes diversity as a means of delivering a complete learning experience. Participants acquire both emotional and cognitive skills that can immediately improve their performance at work.
Unique training model
Our main methodological priority is to create a true atmosphere of learning. The PLD® cultivates effective teamwork, and the participants - with their different training backgrounds - come together in a collaborative environment. Sessions are taught by faculty from ESADE and Deusto, and by invited executives with extensive experience in academia and the business world. The intensive weeks and the innovative methodology generate a unique intellectual challenge. The evolution of knowledge has fostered progressive specialisation, but the complexity of the problems that arise in our day-to-day work require an ongoing dialogue among the various disciplines and specialities.
Business leaders need to adhere to values such as sustainable development, shared leadership and high-quality people at the service of the community. The PLD® shows executives how to be relevant leaders in the development of their organisations and personnel, within a framework of social innovation and a process of globalisation.
Strategic simulator
The simulator provides interactive experience with business management, especially in the areas of strategic management and business policy.
Students 'manage' a series of companies for the equivalent of three or four years and make decisions in all major functional areas. The simulation gives students the chance to recognise their own skills and enjoy a dynamic experience that combines day-to-day reality with the integrated vision of strategic management.
Leadership forum
The programme features lectures on current-affairs topics by important business leaders. Following the talks, in which they draw on their own extensive experience, the speakers engage in a debate with the students. These sessions allow students to share their concerns as executives with major figures from the business world.
