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You already have experience as a manager – and now you want to hone your strategic thinking and develop your business skills even further. The 21-day Executive Development Programme helps you to become a true leader.
It gives you a unique opportunity to sharpen your skills and develop a holistic approach to management. It will empower you to leap into cross-functional, strategic leadership and make your organisation even more successful.
Detailed programme
Across five core modules, you’ll discover insights, tools and approaches that will empower you to become a more effective leader. Then you’ll channel everything you learn into a project for your own company –creating immediate value for your organisation.
You’ll also deepen your knowledge in specific areas by taking five or six days of elective programmes and sessions. It’s a perfect way to tailor this middle management training to the needs of both you and your company. We'll be happy to help you.
Module 1: (Self-)Leadership
- Explore the dynamics of leadership, teamwork and culture – and reflect on your role in building a high-performance team
- Discover your leadership style through a 360° survey, and create a personal development plan
- Learn to become a leader with the potential for a successful corporate career
Module 2: Business mastery
- Learn in depth about finance, marketing, operations and business process management
- Develop critical knowledge and analytical skills across a variety of management domains
- Discover the potential of cross-functional thinking – and how to have a bigger impact on your organisation
Module 3: Strategic thinking
- Learn strategic concepts and how to apply them
- Develop your strategic thinking and reflect on your organisation’s strategic choices
- Discover how to respond to competitive marketplaces with strategic innovation
Module 4: Integrated business simulation
As part of a small team, you’ll participate in a business simulation – running a company in a competitive market. You’ll have a specific role and you’ll need to work effectively as a team.
In-company project
Apply your new learnings to an in-company project – responding to a business or strategic challenge for your own organisation.
- Apply your learning to a project from your own organisation
- Use your fellow participants and our expert faculty as a sounding board
- Create ROI for your organisation
Electives: Tailor your learning journey
Personalise your learning path by choosing up to six days of elective programmes. You can select a topic that’s new to you – or dive deeper into a subject you’ve already explored. Choose from leadership, business, change and negotiation paths – or opt to create your own path.
- Choose up to six days from our range of short-term programmes
- Tailor your programme to yours and your company’s needs
- Start your electives before, during or after the core modules
Why this programme
- Make a bigger impact in your organisation
- Strengthen your leadership qualities and management skills
- Learn to align cross-functional management domains
- After graduating from this programme, you are entitled to join our alumni network. Visit the Vlerick Alumni website for more information
Who should attend
- Managers who want to broaden their understanding beyond their technical specialism
- Managers who are looking to transition to the next level
- Professionals with at least a decade of experience – including at least four years in management
In previous editions, we had the pleasure of welcoming participants from companies like:
Practical info
To apply for this programme, you need to complete four steps:
1. Check your eligibility: Check if you meet the admissions criteria for the programme you want to apply for.
2. Submit your application: Fill out the application form and upload it together with your cv or LinkedIn profile.
3. Take part in an interview: When we receive your application, we’ll get in touch to set up an interview. This will take about an hour and will cover:
- Your professional experience and current challenges
- Your career ambitions
- Why you want to take the programme
- Which electives are right for you (if the programme includes electives)
4. Confirm your registration: If you pass the interview, we’ll send you a registration form. You’ll have two weeks to complete and submit the form to confirm your programme place.
Success stories
Tinneke Denayer
Rare Blood Disorder Leader at Sanofi Genzyme
Every module delivered new business insights and enhanced motivation to make things happen. Our group was diverse, with people from different sectors of industry and government, as well as entrepreneurs. A dynamic and tight group of great people − and even now we are still in contact. This programme was a building block for the rest of my career.
Faculty
Marc Buelens
Professor of Management
Katleen De Stobbeleir
Professor of Leadership
Katleen De Stobbeleir is inspired by leaders who stand up and speak – and she is passionate about those who have the courage to sit and listen.
Kurt Verweire
Professor of Strategy
Kurt Verweire is a specialist in helping companies to develop and implement winning business strategies.
Steve Muylle
Professor of Marketing
Steve Muylle creates business impact with actionable insight about digital technology.
Robert Boute
Professor of Operations Management
Robert Boute creates financial and social value with operations and supply chain optimisation.
Stijn Viaene
Professor of Digital Transformation
Stijn Viaene is dedicated to helping executives transform their enterprises for a digital world.
Wouter De Maeseneire
Professor of Corporate Finance
Wouter De Maeseneire is passionate about explaining financial management principles by linking finance to business models and strategies.
Dirk Buyens
Professor of Human Resources Management
Dirk Buyens is an authority on strategic HR, strategic talent management and organisational structuring, in line with business strategy.
Marc Buelens
Professor of Management