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OWP 2012 - first keynote speaker announced
John Micklethwait editor-in-chief at the Economist.
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THE GLOBAL BUSINESS PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS Provides individuals and teams with the latest management thinking in a customized program schedule, as well as networking with 400 plus international executives.
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High Performance Leadership (HPL) | Advanced High Performance Leadership (AHPL) | Mobilizing People (MP) | Strategies for Leadership (SL)Execution Capability Programs
EXECUTION CAPABILITY PROGRAMS Each program examines a specific function or a specific challenge. Then it helps you expand your perspective from a narrow functional view to a more strategic view on the company and its context.
Leading the Family Business (LFB) | Strategic Marketing in Action (SMA) | Strategic Finance (SF) | Driving Strategic Innovation (DSI) | Managing the Global Supply Chain (MGSC) | One Planet Leaders (OPL)BREAKTHROUG PROGRAM FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES - High Impact Strategy and leadership
Prepare yourself to deliver breakthrough performance by exploring and surpassing your individual, business and market challenges
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Of horses and men
How IMD helps executives find out what they need in order to lead their team effectively. Article by Partnership Programs Director Tania Dussey-Cavassini.
Building a Stronger Organization, one Life at a Time
Discover why combining organizational and individual capability-building is a winning formula.
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS - Here there be dragons, By Michael Stanford, Executive Director
Finding new ways to support teams, help businesses grow and ensure leaders learn the most from action learning experiences.
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Is this time? Message from the program director
The IMD Executive MBA Program Develop a true understanding of the forces that will shape business in the future and prepare for senior management responsibilities.
EMBA program brochure (2.9 Mo)New EMBA Program Design
Reach the top faster with our optimized program offer. Less time out of the office: shorter, more flexible foundation stage with increased distance learning.
EMBA program brochure (2.9 Mo)New EMBA Program Design
Reach the top faster with our optimized program offer. GMAT no longer required: replaced with rigorous foundation stage assessment.
EMBA program brochure (2.9 Mo)New EMBA Program Design
Reach the top faster with our optimized program offer. New competitive pricing.
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Corporate Learning Network
Make 2012 your year for learning
Was one of your New Year resolutions to work on your personal development, increase your learning or expand your professional network?
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Flexible Learning - Global Exchange Access virtual resources, flagship events and best practice exchanges to keep on learning
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Keep on learning whenever and wherever suits your schedule. Choose from a host of CLN's online resources including webcasts, podcasts and leadership interviews.
Research & Knowledge
It's not all that bad
Can being laid off actually improve overall health and well-being? Does it irrevocably damage self-esteem? IMD Professor Suzanne de Janasz sheds light on a business landscape dark in unemployment.
Should boards react to the occupy movement?
Social media and the web have turned the shenanigans of self-centred capitalists into a live reality show. IMD Professor Paul Strebel explores how boards can react.
The euro crisis its risks & opportunities
The euro celebrates its 10th anniversary this month under a dark cloud of crisis. However, Didier Cossin argues a discerning risk analysis could provide those investing in Europe with great opportunities.
The Big Brand Wishing Well Frenzy
With recession and hard economic times, some of the world?s biggest brands are stepping up their role in corporate citizenship.
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