The IESE Focused Programs portfolio, ranked first in the world by the Financial Times (read news article), goes from strength to strength.
September sees the launch of three new programs on the digital mindset, design thinking and positive leadership, which will incorporate an innovative blended learning approach. This approach combines online and on-site training, which delivers enahnced accessiblity, while empowering participants to apply newly acquired knowledge and techniques during the learning process in "real time."
The addition of the new programs also sees IESE extend reach and scope in Asia. The Digital Mindset program will be based out of Singapore, one of the region’s foremost commerce and financial hubs.
Executives have the pick of over 40 Focused Programs at IESE, covering a wide range of strategic business areas. All programs take a comprehensive, general management perspective, combining practical experience and peer-to-peer interexchange as part of the case method.
The new programs for 2015-2016 are:
- Digital Mindset: How to Innovate Your Business for the Future
Singapore, October 27-28, 2015
Today's interconnected, constantly changing world leaves entrepreneurs and executives with many unanswered questions to resolve. How will digitalization affect their sector? When will it reach their customers? Their industry? Their company? Will it be a major threat to their business or a chance to blow their competitors out of the water? Paddy Miller and Evgeny Káganer provide guidance on developing and implementing the innovation-based strategies companies require to be sure of short and long-term success.
- Creative Problem Solving: Implementing Design Thinking
Barcelona, June 7-9, 2016
Innovation means more than creating new products or services with added value to provide a competitive edge. It is vital to instil a culture of innovation in key areas of management to encourage the identification of opportunities to boost competitiveness. Joaquim Vilà, Tony Dávila and Kandarp Mehta will improve participants' ability to generate inspiring, disruptive ideas and apply them quickly and effectively in their company.
- Becoming a Positive Leader: Accelerating Individual and Organizational Change
Barcelona, April 25-28, 2016
Positive leaders generate greater commitment among employees, foster growth and steer their company towards positive change. Taught by Alberto Ribera, Yih-teen Lee and Anneloes Raes, alongside Scott de Rue from the Ross School of Business (University of Michigan), this program aims to develop such abilities.
You can download the full Focused Program portfolio here.