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Is this program for me?

Attending the Program for Executive Development is ideal if you are an experienced manager who has recently transitioned or will soon transition into a business leadership/general management position. You want to boost your leadership capabilities and successfully manage organizational/transformational change.

Program for Executive Development brings you the opportunity to learn and grow with a highly diverse group of like-minded individuals. Typically, participants are working as a function or department manager, or already managing a business, country or region.

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Program duration

The PED program takes place in two phases, comprising:

Stage 1: Foundations for Business Leadership (FBL): 20 consecutive days

Stage 2: Transition to Business Leadership (TBL): 2 x 2-week modules on campus with inter-module support

The flexible timetable means you can choose the best schedule to fit your needs. Programs must be followed in sequence.

Program sessions 2023

Stage 1: Foundation for Business Leadership 2023

Module	Date	Location
FBL 1 2023	January 22 to February 10*	Lausanne
FBL 2 2023	March 12 to March 31*	Lausanne
FBL 3 2023	April 23 to May 12*	Lausanne
FBL 4 2023	August 13 to September 1*	Lausanne
FBL 5 2023	November 5 to November 24*	Lausanne

Stage 2: Transition to Business Leadership I 2023

Module	Date	Location
Face to Face	March 13 to March 24*	At IMD Lausanne
Face to Face	May 1 to May 12*	At IMD Lausanne

Stage 2: Transition to Business Leadership II 2023

Module	Date	Location
Mod. 1 Face-to-face	August 28 to September 8*	IMD Lausanne
Mod.2 Face-to face	October 30 to November 10*	IMD Lausanne

Stage 2: Transition to Business Leadership III 2023

Module	Date	Location
Mod. 1 Face-to-face	October 2 to October 13*	IMD Lausanne
Mod. 2 Face-to-face	November 27 to December 8*	IMD Lausanne

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Our five-pillar approach, based on the guidance of the Swiss authorities and the World Health Organization, has created a COVID-secure campus.

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One step closer to joining the IMD Alumni Network

This program will bring you closer to achieving your IMD Alumni Status. Get ready to become part of our exclusive network of global business leaders.

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One step closer to joining the IMD Alumni Network

This program will bring you closer to achieving your IMD Alumni Status. Get ready to become part of our exclusive network of global business leaders.

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