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 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.

Barcelona Edition

• Module 1: Online | November 14, 20 & 22, 2023
• Module 2: Barcelona | November 28 – December 1, 2023

Madrid Edition

• Module 1: Online | Start date: June 5, 11 & 13 – 2024
• Module 2: Madrid | June 17-20, 2024

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 Barcelona or Madrid Edition.
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

• General fee: €5,800
• Alumni fee: €5,220
• IESE Alumni Assoc. members: €4,930
• Executive Education Certificate fee: An additional 5% discount on the general or IESE Alumni Association member fee.

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 on a first come first served basis, so early registration is encouraged.

Participants in the on-campus Barcelona or Madrid edition can take advantage of exclusive rates at the following hotels:

Barcelona

• AC Victoria Suites (Marriot) 4*
• Sansi Pedralbes 4*
• Abba Garden 4*
• Meliá Sarriá Barcelona 5*
• Upper Diagonal 4*.

Madrid

• Exe Moncloa 4*
• EUROSTAR Zarzuela Park 4*
• AC Hotel Aravaca 4*
• Meliá Madrid Princesa 5*
• Trip España 4*
• NH Madrid Chamberí 3*.

Payment Details

We accept payments by credit card or wire transfer.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received within 20 days of the program’s start date are subject to a fee equivalent to 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 travel expenses incurred. Participants should consider hiring travel insurance including cancellation coverage to protect against the exceptional event that the program is cancelled or if they are unable to attend for personal or professional reasons.

Companies and teams

• Companies with corporate agreements with IESE: discount of up to 20%.
• Discount on multiple applications, for individuals and teams: up to 25% for groups of four or more people.
• The more focused programs you take, the more benefits you will receive: you may be eligile for discounts of 5% to 15%.

Alumni

• Special price for alumni: 10% discount
• Special price for members of the IESE Alumni Association: 15% discount. Recommend 2 participants and each one will also get 15% off.

Scholarships

• Entrepreneurs
• Executive women
• ONGs

Contact the Focused Program team here for more details.

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.