#1
in Open Executive Education in Belgium and #25 worldwide
205
former participants
4.4/5
for Learning Impact
You want to move into management – and this programme will give you the strategic approaches, financial skills and self-knowledge to make the leap. Take part to expand your leadership skills and grow into the role you want.
Detailed programme
Module 1: Developing and implementing a winning strategy
- Understand how strategy powers business – and know how to make it come to life for your teams
- Diagnose strategic strengths and weaknesses in your business or unit
- Discover how to successfully implement strategy
Module 2: Financial fundamentals
- Understand key financial terminology
- Discover the cash conversion cycle, know how to assess the need for working capital – and how to optimise it
- Read and interpret annual reports, balance sheets, P&L and cash flow statements
Module 3: Effective interactions and communication
- Experience the strengths and pitfalls of your preferred communication and interaction style
- Learn how you can adapt your communication styles to have greater impact on the behaviour of others
Module 4: Influencing without authority
- Organise messages for maximum impact
- Explore approaches for persuading people
- Use principles of fairness to overcome resistance
- Communicate change effectively
Day 5: Feedback report
- Assess your leadership behaviour using the 360° feedback tool
- Benefit from expert Vlerick coaching, in small, safe groups
Why this programme
- Strengthen your financial understanding and strategic know-how
- Develop the confidence and ability to take on your (next) managerial role
- Get feedback and coaching on your leadership approach
- Experience the power of networking with peers who face similar challenges and opportunities
Who should attend
- First-time managers who want to grasp business knowledge and leadership skills
- Professionals with the potential and ambition to grow and take the next step in their career
- Employees who want to make a difference in their organisation.
In previous editions, we had the pleasure of welcoming participants from companies like:
Success stories
Jolien Mores
Teamleader Interne Projectleiding at Groep Huyzentruyt
This programme teaches you the main aspects of leadership and gives you insights into financial, strategic and business management in which the human approach is central. Great for networking and thinking out-of-the-box! The full day of coaching allows you to grow as a person and as a better leader.
Yannick Vliegen
Head of Operations at Knapp Benelux
This programme has inspired me and improved my confidence. It gives you the foundations for making good decisions, and it makes you more confident that your decisions will also be accepted by your company. I can definitely recommend this programme to everyone who has just started to manage a team.
Anneleen Quirynen
Lawyer at Stibbe/SRL
This programme gave me the intellectual framework (both hard and soft skills) to support me when taking the next step in my career. The 360° leadership report was excellent: it gave me insight into my own leadership style; and with the help of my coach and peers, I have concrete action plans to achieve my goals.
Jonas Verstraete
Operations Manager Fridge at Sitra
This programme covers the major aspects of management – from strategy to finance, from people management to power and influence. It gave me the chance to expand my network and become a better leader. I’m also finding that participation in the programme opens doors, in my company and beyond. I definitely recommend it!
Faculty
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.
Carine Peeters
Professor of Strategy
Carine Peeters is a firm believer in boosting company performance through people.
Mathieu Luypaert
Professor of Corporate Finance
Mathieu Luypaert explains how insights into financial figures and decisions can lead to value creation.
David Patient
Professor of Leadership
David Patient explores the effects of managerial communication, power and influence.
Veroniek De Schamphelaere
Lecturer of Human Resources Management
Veroniek De Schamphelaere is an HR expert with extensive practical experience, who advises on process and career development
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