IESE PMD. Who Is Right For This Program?

You are already experienced in your managerial position. You have led teams, and you have delivered success, but you are ready for more. If you want to take on greater responsibilities and to have more impact across your business, this is the program for you. The Program for Management Development (PMD) gives you the leadership qualities, management capabilities, and self-knowledge that you need to make positive and impactful changes in your career.

Program for Management Development participants are high-potential managers from a very broad spectrum of sectors and backgrounds who are ready to step up and deliver greater impact to their organizations. Does that sound like you?

As a high-achieving functional manager, you’re looking to take your leadership skills and general management expertise to another level.

You’ll join a truly diverse group of talented managers from a spectrum of industries, cultures and backgrounds. And you’ll contribute to building a rich and dynamic learning environment.

  • Talented functional managers
  • Senior managers
  • New general managers
  • Specialists wanting to improve managerial skills
  • 5+ years of managerial experience

8 core capabilities for senior leadership

1

Adopt an integrative thinking perspective

Adopt the integrative perspective of a senior general manager to developing a complete overview of the business.

2

Acquire an innovative mindset

Learn how to address business problems with creativity, leveraging resources from different sources.

3

Master decision-making

Explore how to make more confident decisions with a deeper understanding of cross-functional dynamics.

4

Execute change with full competency

Enhance your ability to plan resources and tactics to execute change.

5

Master the skills of negotiating & influencing

Cascade organizational objectives and advocate upwards for your managerial position when necessary.

6

Improve your communication skills

Build team buy-in and alignment to streamline processes.

7

Self Management

Know yourself, your areas of improvement, and your mission. Be aware of the impact of your behavior on others and develop humility and authenticity.

8

Improve team management skills

Drive engagement and efficient collaboration between team members.

1

Adopt an integrative thinking perspective

Adopt the integrative perspective of a senior general manager to developing a complete overview of the business.

2

Acquire an innovative mindset

Learn how to address business problems with creativity, leveraging resources from different sources.

3

Master decision-making

Explore how to make more confident decisions with a deeper understanding of cross-functional dynamics.

4

Execute change with full competency

Enhance your ability to plan resources and tactics to execute change.

5

Master the skills of negotiating & influencing

Cascade organizational objectives and advocate upwards for your managerial position when necessary.

6

Improve your communication skills

Build team buy-in and alignment to streamline processes.

7

Self Management

Know yourself, your areas of improvement, and your mission. Be aware of the impact of your behavior on others and develop humility and authenticity.

8

Improve team management skills

Drive engagement and efficient collaboration between team members.

We Believe in Women

IESE is committed to increasing the number of women leaders in the global business field and empowering a more inclusive generation of future leaders. We work to break the glass and concrete ceilings, incorporating talent that is not always considered through financial aid, student-led clubs like the Women in Business Club, conferences and research.

Discover all the resources and projects that IESE offers women so that you can learn, network and grow as a leader.

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