Our program provides a holistic perspective on senior leadership at the organizational level. Through an experiential program design, it equips participants with the tools, theoretical frameworks, and spaces for the self-reflection necessary to develop their knowledge and skills for senior leadership positions. The experiential dimension of the program maximizes the application of knowledge and enables a faster and more complete assimilation of the behavior, knowledge, and attitudes required.
Why this program?
This program offers an unparalleled holistic approach that addresses the organizational dimensions and systemic leadership within companies. The program design is based on recent research and the content is structured around current approaches to key organizational issues.
The program combines theory and practice and offers personal and group reflection spaces where participants can apply the knowledge gained – and explore the opportunities and challenges they may encounter when implementing these concepts.
The learning outcomes will be:
Comprehensive understanding of senior leadership functions
Development of a deep and nuanced understanding of the core functions of senior leadership from an organizational perspective, enabling participants to confidently assume broader responsibilities and contribute to the strategic management of their organizations.
Application of foundational leadership models and tools
Acquisition of practical tools and frameworks for implementing each dimension of the program’s foundational model, ensuring that participants can navigate complex leadership scenarios and make strategic decisions with confidence and clarity.
Opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth
Self-reflection to integrate the concepts acquired for leadership, and so enhancing self-awareness and fostering a leadership style that aligns personal values with the needs of the organization.
Academics
Benefits for participants
- Holistic leadership insight: Attain a comprehensive understanding of leadership from a strategic and organizational level, positioning yourself as a well-rounded and effective senior leader.
- Practical application of leadership models: Apply innovative leadership models and tools to real-world situations, ensuring immediate impact in your current role and paving the way for career advancement.
- Enhanced self-reflection and leadership practice: Gain a clear sense of your leadership identity through structured self-reflection sessions, helping you to refine your approach and strengthen your influence within your organization.
- Experiential learning and real-world application: Benefit from an experiential program design (including role-plays, simulations, and group coaching) to practice and apply leadership concepts in a safe and supportive environment.
- Professional network and long-term development: Build a strong network of peers and faculty members, creating opportunities for collaboration, support, and professional development long after the program ends.
Academic structure
The structure of the program is 4 + 4 days, with 3 to 4 weeks in between to enable participants to experiment with the learning acquired. Eight teaching hours per day.
Methodology
- Leading organization: classroom as organization (CAO)
- Leading through my team: role-play
- Leading change: simulation
- Managing talent & performance: simulation
Group coaching
The program combines experiential methodologies, such as CAO, where the classroom is transformed into an active organization that teaches us about organizational dynamics, as well as simulators that enable us to make decisions in real time and learn from our successes and mistakes.
Role-play helps us experience how to manage and learn from certain decisions.
Group coaching allows us to internalize the learning acquired, as well as share the difficulties we encounter when applying what we have learned in the program.
Faculty
Marc Correa
Senior Lecturer, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade.
Marc Correa is a Professor in the Department of People Management and Organization at Esade. He has held several leadership roles at Esade, including Dean of Executive Education, Associate Dean of Executive Masters, and Deputy Dean for Programs. He also co-led the online education initiative for Executive Education. Marc holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management from Universitat Ramon Llull and is a Harvard University Fellow.
Millán Álvarez-Miranda
Academic Assistant, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade.
Senior consultant expert in transition for C-Level executives and in growth and transformation processes of organizations.
François Collet
Associate Professor, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade
Researcher at IIS - Instituto de Innovación Social and at GRIIS - Grupo de investigación en Innovación Social.
Laura Guillen
Associate Professor, Department of People Management and Organisation
Director, GLEAD - Leadership Development Research Centre.
Jan Hohberger
Professor, Department of Strategy and General Management at Esade
Reseracher at EEI - ESADE Entrepreneurship Institute and at GRIE - Grupo de Investigación en Iniciativa Emprendedora.
Daniela Noethen
Senior Lecturer, Department of People Management and Organisation at Esade
Associate Dean of the Master of Science Programmes in Management at Esade, and Reseracher at GLEAD - Leadership Development Research Centre.
Participant profile
- Managers assuming leadership roles in large divisions or organizations.
- CEOs of mid-sized companies.
- Directors of major business units who lead large teams, possess operational independence, and are responsible for P&L management.
- Individuals transitioning into these roles – either currently holding senior positions on management committees or slated to do so soon (the course is not suitable for those who aspire to these roles but lack a clear transition pathway within their organization).
Program for Senior Leaders' benefits for your business
In today's dynamic business environment, effective leadership is crucial for success and real change. Esade's Program for Senior Leaders offers a comprehensive, experiential learning experience to equip your team with the tools and strategies for senior leadership roles. Invest in this program and watch your team excel in leading transformational change and driving your business forward, experiencing these potential benefits:
- Enhanced Leadership Skills: Equip your senior leaders with the skills and knowledge to lead transformational change within your organization.
- Strategic Implementation: Develop practical strategies for implementing organizational change, ensuring your business remains agile and competitive.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement and self-reflection, driving long-term success and innovation.
- Effective Change Management: Prepare your leaders to manage day-to-day operations while leading transformative initiatives, balancing both strategic and operational demands.
Admission & Financing
Candidates must complete the registration application and attach the documentation required by Esade.
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