Developing Leadership Competencies

The Developing Leadership Competencies: Business leadership program is structured around the following topics:

Leadership Assessment

• Self-Leadership and Purpose
• Personality Assessment (Test: TCI-R)
• Cognitive Styles and Preferences (Test: Self-Assessment Exercise)
• Leadership Competencies (Test: IESE 360º)
• Global Assessment Overview

Personal Leadership Development

• Personal and Professional Career
• Self-Leadership Strategies
• Relational Leadership
• Developing Your Action Plan

Interpersonal Leadership

• Interpersonal Communication
• Managing Interpersonal Conflict
• High-Performance Teams
• Talent Development

Organizational Leadership and Change

• Creating Leadership Contexts
• Organizational Governance
• Full Leadership (Personal, Interpersonal and Organizational)
• Program Conclusions and Wrap-Up

IESE’s Developing Leadership Competencies: Business leadership program is designed for general managers and senior executives, as well as human resource professionals, who seek to advance or develop leadership competencies that improve personal and organizational effectiveness.

This blended program accelerates growth and boosts business performance through a strategic and seamless interplay of highly engaging online and onsite content. Program delivery generally extends over virtual and on-campus modules – magnifying the learning impact – while our virtual campus serves as a hub for all of your learning needs.

The blended Developing Leadership Competencies: Business leadership program is made up of an online module and a four-day on-campus module. The first module lays the theoretical foundation with video lectures, online sessions, individual tests and a wide range of academic materials.

New York Edition

• September 16 – October 3, 2025

Barcelona Edition

• Online & Barcelona | November 4-21, 2025

Madrid Edition (TBC)

Faculty and peers will already know you by the time you start the (second) onsite module, which merges case studies, team-based projects, lectures, experiential exercises and social activities. In a collaborative environment, you’ll also share viewpoints, work in teams and reflect on new insights.

In order to benefit fully from the course, it is essential that participants read the academic material provided two weeks prior to the start date.

The admission process entails a three-step process:

1. Complete and submit the online application.
2. The Executive Education Department will email you to acknowledge receipt and provide further details on program dates, pre-program academic materials and bank details to submit payment.
3. Proceed with the payment of the program’s fee. This is an essential requisite to access the pre-readings and participate in the program. Two weeks before the start date, participants will receive an email with a user name to access the IESE Virtual Campus and pre-readings.

Fees

Barcelona & Madrid Edition fees

• General fee: €6,700
• Alumni fee: €6,030
• IESE Alumni Assoc. members: €5,695
• Executive Education Certificate fee: An additional 5% discount on the general or IESE Alumni Association member fee.

New York Edition fees*

• General fee: $6,700
• Alumni fee: $6,030
• IESE Alumni Assoc. members: $5,695
  The program fee is tax-exempt. Payment is required before the program begins and includes all academic materials and most meals. Please note that travel and accommodation expenses are not included.

Discounts are available for corporate agreements and multiple registrations from the same company. Space is limited and filled in strict order of reception so early registration is encouraged.
Approximate Schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with additional evening social activities.

Payment Details

We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.

Admissions Requirements
The Admissions Committee admits qualified candidates on a rolling basis as places become available. Executive Education Focused Programs have their own requirements, and all admissions are under the supervision of the Admissions Committee. In general, participants should have at least 10 years’ work experience and have held a position of leadership with significant responsibilities within the last 5 years. Although there are no formal educational requirements, admission is based on professional achievement and responsibilities within the organization.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 20 days of the program’s start date are subject to a payment of 25% of the program tuition. IESE reserves the right to cancel the current edition or modify dates up to 20 days prior to the scheduled start date. Under no circumstances is IESE responsible for any travel expenses incurred. Participants should consider purchasing travel insurance including cancellation coverage to protect against the unlikely event that the program is cancelled or their own inability to attend for personal or professional reasons.
Cancellation requests received within 3 calendar days of the program start date as well as those received during the program are subject to full payment of the program fee.

If interested in obtaining the IESE Executive Education Certificate:

• Complete, at least, 4 Focused Programs, in English or Spanish, within three years. The 4 programs must total a minimum of 12 days of learning.

In addition to earning the IESE Executive Education Certificate, you will enjoy a series of other exclusive benefits:

• Professional guidance with an IESE adviser.

• 5% discount on any future Focused Program.

• Possibility of becoming a Member of the IESE Alumni Association, which delivers a broad array of exclusive benefits. Discover here how to make the most of the membership.

Getting to the Madrid Campus

Getting to the New York Campus

Getting to the Barceloa Campus

Madrid: Exe Moncloa 4*, EUROSTAR Zarzuela Park 4*, Meliá Madrid Princesa 5*, NH Madrid Chamberí 3*, NH Zurbano  4*.

New York: parkcentralny, westhousehotelnewyork, msocial, manhattanclub, parklanenewyork, hilton, michelangelohotel, marriott

Barcelona: AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*, Sansi Pedralbes 4*, abba Garden Hotel 4*, Ikonik Anglí 4*