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    Online program
    Inspirational Leadership

    Maximize your leadership potential.

    Online program

    Inspirational Leadership

    Maximize your leadership potential.

    Location Online

    Length 8 weeks
    (4-6 hours per week)

    Fee CHF 2,950

    Next program starts 19 February 2024

    Certification Receive IMD certificate upon completion

    Lead yourself and others to sustained success

    How often do you take the time to reflect on your leadership style, your vision, and the impact you can make on your team and organization?

    In today’s ever-shifting and increasingly complex business arena, the need for strong and successful leadership has never been greater. IMD’s Inspirational Leadership program provides you with an opportunity to expand your leadership skills and enrich the way you mobilize others.

    You will examine your individual leadership strengths and weaknesses and learn how to be a more grounded leader. The program equips you with the essential tools to build strong relationships with your team, increase engagement, and shape a culture of high performance. You will learn to lead your people by coaching them and helping them develop their potential. Led by former hostage negotiator, George Kohlrieser, the course provides you with applicable insights on handling difficult conversations and persuading through dialogue and negotiation.

    You will also explore how to remain resilient in the face of adversity, adopting new ways of approaching challenges and overcoming obstacles in your own professional context. The new insights and skills you develop will impact your team’s performance and will empower you to lead with more clarity and conviction.

    Enhance your self-awareness

    Get to know your leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses through a 360° feedback report.
    Connect with others

    Build the strong team bonds you need to become a more successful leader.
    Lead as a coach

    Empower others to reach their full potential by acquiring effective coaching tools and techniques.
    Navigate conflicts

    Manage conflict and develop constructive strategies for handling difficult situations.
    Cultivate resilience

    Gain practical tools and strategies for overcoming setbacks, coping with personal stressors, and navigating challenges.
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    You and your class

    You are an executive with team management experience looking to advance your leadership skills or a mid-level manager about to take on greater leadership responsibilities. You are eager to enhance your leadership performance and increase your impact on your team and organization.

    Your class is individually put together through a selection process to ensure that you experience the most impactful learning with a truly diverse group of global peers. Your class will become a trusted resource, encourage your learning journey, and surprise you in many unanticipated beneficial ways – both during and beyond your classroom experience. Read more about the admission criteria.

    2022 class profile (average data)

    18

    Years of experience

    43

    Average age

    38

    Nationalities

    11

    Industries

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    What our participants say

    Having a lead negotiator accompanying you through this learning journey makes this program an inspiring experience. The course offers a wide range of practical advice and applicable insights that increase leadership efficiency.

    Julien Lerisson Head of Delegation, ICRC, Switzerland
    The IMD difference

    Our structured, yet flexible online programs are designed for impact and delivered for you. Explore what makes the IMD online program experience exceptional.

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    Access to thought leadership, regardless of location

    Programs designed and taught by IMD faculty, world-renowned experts in their fields.

    Personalized expert coaching

    One-on-one support from an experienced executive coach to ensure that learning objectives are attained.

    Interaction with peers

    Group and pair work with participants from around the world enriches learning through exposure to fresh perspectives.

    Bite-sized knowledge for improved learning outcomes

    Micro-learning focused on knowledge retention and actionable insights.

    Compelling multimedia content

    Carefully designed multimedia material for a dynamic online experience.

    Applied learning for real impact

    Programs grounded in practical assignments guarantee the immediate application of new knowledge and techniques.

    Next start & fee

    Length: 8 weeks (4-6 hours per week).

    Dates
    19 Feb – 14 Apr 2024
    Location
    Online
    Length
    8 weeks
    Price
    CHF 2,950
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    6 May – 30 Jun 2024
    Location
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    Length
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    Price
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    26 Aug – 20 Oct 2024
    Location
    Online
    Length
    8 weeks
    Price
    CHF 2,950
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    21 Oct – 15 Dec 2024
    Location
    Online
    Length
    8 weeks
    Price
    CHF 2,950
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