Executive Academy
Senior leaders in management education are increasingly required to navigate complex institutional challenges while shaping their institutions' long-term direction. The EFMD Executive Academy is designed as a leadership development journey that creates the space to step back from day-to-day responsibilities and examine how leadership influences people, programmes, and institutional strategy.
The programme begins with leading oneself, drawing on neuroscience and behavioural research to deepen awareness of individual patterns and how they influence decision making, particularly under pressure. It then moves to leading others, where participants explore how leadership behaviours shape trust, motivation, cooperation, and performance in academic environments. Supported by 360-degree feedback, this stage encourages structured reflection on individual leadership practice and team dynamics. The final stage focuses on leading programmes and institutions, addressing innovation and key trends and developments in management education.
Participants develop a capstone project linked to a concrete challenge within their own institution, enabling them to translate insight into action.
Target audience
Senior academic leaders, including Associate Deans, Programme Directors, Heads of Department, and experienced faculty with leadership responsibilities.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
- Develop greater awareness of leadership behaviour and decision-making patterns
- Strengthen their ability to lead teams and manage complex dynamics
- Navigate institutional governance and stakeholder expectations effectively
- Engage critically with innovation in management education
- Apply learning through a capstone project within their institution
Delivery format and duration
Hybrid, 10 weeks
Contact
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