Mobilizing People

An advanced leadership development program: From self-discovery to team empowerment

Since 1987, IMD’s Mobilizing People program has helped executives to reset, recharge, and decide what kind of leaders – and humans – they want to be.

As you navigate heated discussions and tricky group dynamics, you’ll notice the micro-signals you send and the ripples they create. You’ll leave with a clearer sense of purpose and a plan you’ll be excited to follow.

What the journey feels like

Mobilizing People is much more than a program; it’s a deep reset. Over an intense nine-day stretch, on IMD’s campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, and in the Swiss Alps, you’ll:

• Step into tough, unscripted situations – real-life leadership labs – that show you exactly how your words and behavior land with others.
• Take advantage of slow-down spaces. Between exercises, you’ll pause, unpack what just happened, and identify the triggers behind your reactions.
• Explore the inner and outer games. One dives into self-awareness and authenticity, the other into rallying people around a goal. Together, they form a toolkit you’ll find very useful.

Why it works

• Honest feedback, zero sugar-coating: Coaches and peers reflect what you can’t see yourself – old habits, blind spots, and untapped strengths.
• Team dynamics decoded: You’ll learn to read the room, spot invisible currents in teams, and redirect them toward results. You’ll tackle difficult conversations and nudge groups from “stuck” to “moving”.
• Practical takeaways: Translate self-awareness into practical skills – coaching that sticks, delegation that frees, and feedback that fuels.

Thousands of leaders have left this program with renewed energy, sharper instincts, and new approaches that their colleagues noticed immediately.

Step into the program to look inward and ready to get real, then step out, ready to mobilize the people around you. Ready to level up? Mobilizing People is where it happens.