Leading Innovation with Entrepreneurial Mindset

By the end of this program, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to drive innovation in your organization and apply this knowledge strategically to achieve competitive advantage.

1. Foundations of Open Innovation: You will learn how to assess open innovation principles, execute corporate venturing strategies and collaborate with startups for high-impact results.
2. Innovation for Advantage: The program will equip you with expertise in innovating business models, managing intellectual property and building entrepreneurial ecosystems to secure a competitive edge.
3. Leading Transformation: You will master the skills to foster a collaborative organizational culture, navigate resistance to change, and lead impactful transformations.
4. Sustainable Business Strategy: You will analyze the performance and impact of innovation initiatives, while exploring the role of policy and governance in open innovation to ensure sustainable success.

This program is designed for executives, entrepreneurs, innovation managers, R&D professionals, policymakers and consultants driving growth and innovation. It is ideal for senior executives in leadership, innovation, strategy, and business development who are responsible for driving strategy, growth, and transformation

The program maximizes impact by combining multiple interactive and practical teaching approaches. The case study method is the primary learning methodology used in IESE programs, enhanced by other immersive approaches:

• Lectures: Foundational knowledge and theoretical frameworks.
• Case studies: Real-world examples to analyze and discuss.
• Workshops: Hands-on activities to apply concepts and tools.
• Guest speakers: Insights from industry leaders and practitioners.
• Capstone project: A practical project to design and present an open innovation strategy.
• Online components: Pre-recorded lectures and readings.
• Innovation kit: An effective learning tool that fosters creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving.

Admissions 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 receive an email with a user name to access the IESE Virtual Campus and pre-readings.

Fees

• General rate: €4,650
• Alumni rate: €4,185
• IESE Member rate: €3,952.50
• 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 in strict order of reception so early registration is encouraged.

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.

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 herehow to make the most of the membership.

Getting to the Barcelona campus

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