Become a Strategic Leader
Middle East Special Edition
Online kick off | December 2, 2025
Barcelona | December 9-12, 2025
A Strategic Approach to Leadership in Action
Why do some business strategies flourish while others fail flat? When it comes to reaching business objectives, effective execution is key, driven by self-awareness, team leadership and the ability to define and leverage social networks.
Unlock the mysteries behind solid strategy implementation and acquire the leadership essentials to align the processes, people and power dynamics to successfully execute your strategy.
Benefits of this Program
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Gain new leadership skills to effectively execute corporate strategies.
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Prepare your “taking charge strategy” for your next assignment.
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Identify sources of power within your organization and use them to build influence.
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Map out an organization’s political terrain to identify individuals critical for diffusing a strategy supportive culture.
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Enhance your performance by leveraging social networks.
Program Details
NEXT EDITION
BARCELONA
Online kick off: December 2, 2025
Face-to-face Module: Barcelona | December 9-12, 2025
Approximate Schedule:
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with the possibility of additional evening social activities.
CONTACT US
Toni Solanilla | Associate Director
(+34) 618 698 066
TSolanilla@iese.edu
Taking charge and leading strategy:
• Power: Why some people have it and others don’t
• Getting buy-in from your team: Change Pro Simulation
• Executing strategy in a global environment
• Overcoming resistance and obstacles: Enabling spectacular performance and creating an exceptional culture
• The FC Barcelona’s Experience: Building high
-performing team
It is aimed at Middle Eastern professionals seeking a top-tier training experience that fosters knowledge exchange and collaboration with Western professionals, as well as for European professionals aiming to connect with Middle Eastern counterparts to expand business relations, enhance collaboration, and gain valuable insights from a truly enriching experience.
Participants will benefit from a truly international experience, enriched by the diverse faculty and the global environment of IESE’s Barcelona Campus, but also by the inclusion of real-world case studies and insights from leading global companies. This unique combination provides an opportunity to develop cross-cultural understanding, build meaningful connections, and gain practical knowledge.
Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management
Former President and CEO Sara Lee Bakery Group Europe
Profesor de Dirección Estratégica PhD in Strategic Management, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Master in Organization and Strategy, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
The program leverages a wide range of highly dynamic and interactive teaching methodologies, including group discussions, class lectures and breakout sessions with a coach, all aimed to hone your skills as an agent of change. The combination of teaching methods has been strategically designed to foster an optimal learning environment.
The program takes place on IESE’s Barcelona campus.
To ensure participants get the most out of the program, they will be asked to prepare the academic materials provided two weeks before the program’s start date.
General fee: € 6,300
Alumni fee: € 5,670
IESE Alumni Assn. members: € 5,355
The program fee is tax-exempt and includes academic materials and lunches. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included. Discounts are available for corporate agreements and multiple registrations from the same company.
The program requires preparatory coursework, which will be made available two weeks before the start date. Payment is required in order to access this material.
Please note that travel, accommodation expenses and the taxes on food and beverage are not included.
Please consult our cancellation policy on the web. Places are limited and filled in strict order of registration.
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.
Barcelona: AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*, Sansi Pedralbes 4*, abba Garden Hotel 4*, Ikonik Anglí 4*.
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