Business Leadership Program:
Develop your leadership competencies, empower your team
Leadership competencies are important because the success of a company and its ability to maintain its competitive edge depends fundamentally on the talent of its people. Discover how to improve your leadership skills , identifying your strengths and weaknesses and empowering the individuals and teams in your organization to reach their full potential.
New York
New York: $ 6,700
Benefits of the Business Leadership Program
1
Invigorate your leadership skills through enhanced self-management.
2
Cultivate a coaching style that inspires, motivates and mobilizes others by learning how to develop executive leadership competencies.
3
Acquire the requisite mindset and frameworks to spearhead change and spark positive organizational transformation.
Program Details
NEXT EDITIONS
Blended Barcelona edition
Online Module: November 12, 19 & 21, 2024 (75min)
Face-to-face Module: Barcelona | November 26-29, 2024
Blended Madrid edition
Online Module: June 4, 10 & 12, 2025 (75min)
Face-to-face Module: Madrid | June 16-19, 2025
Blended New York edition
Online Module: September 16, 23 & 25, 2025
Face-to-face Module: New York | September 30 – October 3, 2025
Approximate Schedule: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with additional evening social activities.
CONTACT US
Anna Olivas | Program Director Barcelona
(+34) 93 253 52 82
(+34) 678 60 36 62
AOlivas@iese.edu
Mª Jesús Biechy | Program Director Madrid
(+34)91 211 30 50
mbiechy@iese.edu
Idunn Jónsdóttir | Program Director New York
+1 646 346 8895
+1 914 646 3788
IJonsdottir@iese.edu
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.
Academic director
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Organizational Behavior, Harvard University
Master’s in Sociology, Harvard University
MBA, Southern Methodist University
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD and Master’s in Organizational Behavior, Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Organizational Behavior, Maastricht University
Master’s in Psychology, Radboud University Nijmegen, Netherlands
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Management, HEC, University of Lausanne
Master’s in International Business, National Taiwan University
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Management (Organizational Behaviour), INSEAD
MSc in Business Administration, INSEAD
Professor of Managing People in Organizations
Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University
Doctor in Philosophy, University of Navarra
Master in Business Administration, IESE, University of Navarra
Assistant Professor of Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Management, George Washington University School of Business
MBA, IESE Business School
Academic Director
Professor of Strategic Management and Managing People in Organizations
PhD in Organizational Behavior and Industrial Relations, University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business
MSc in Organizational Behavior and Industrial Relations, University of California-Berkeley Haas School of Business
Professor of the Practice of Management of Operations, Information and Technology. Doctor of Industrial Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. MBA, ESADE, Universitat Ramon Llull. Degree in Industrial Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
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 12, 19 & 21, 2024
- Module 2: Barcelona | November 26-29, 2024
Madrid Edition
- Module 1: Online | June 4, 10 & 12, 2025
- Module 2: Madrid | June 16-19, 2025
New York Edition
- September 30 – October 3, 2025
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:
- Complete and submit the online application Barcelona, Madrid or New York Edition.
- 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.
- 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
Blended Edition
- General fee: €6,100
- Alumni fee: €5,490
- IESE Alumni Assoc. members: €5,185
- 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.
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.
Getting to the Barcelona campus
Getting to the New York Campus.
Participants in the on-campus Barcelona and on the Madrid Campus can benefit from special rates at the following hotels:
Barcelona: AC Hotel by Marriott Victoria Suites 4*, Sansi Pedralbes 4*, abba Garden Hotel 4*, Ikonik Anglí 4*.
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