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Discover a selection of content on continuing education, its challenges and how it works, as well as on HEC Lausanne Executive Education and its programs.
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03 June 2026
Becoming a manager for the first time: the 5 mistakes to avoid
Taking on your first management role is often presented as a reward. In practice, it's a change of profession. Becoming a manager for the first time means giving up what made you …
Management
Leadership
22 May 2026
Management issues: the challenges facing modern managers and how to address them
Team managers today face an unprecedented accumulation of demands. Managing hybrid teams, integrating artificial intelligence tools, retaining more mobile employees, and passing …
Management
Leadership
28 April 2026
How to build a strong company culture: a guide for executives
Company culture has become a real leadership topic. But the gap between the culture you advertise and the culture people actually live keeps widening. So how do you recognize a …
Management
Leadership
20 April 2026
Strategic planning: the guide to stop flying blind
Do you feel like you're flying blind with your business or nonprofit? It's time to set a clear course. Discover our guide to building a simple strategic plan, getting your teams …
Leadership
Project
07 April 2026
6 tips for giving constructive feedback to your employees
Discover 6 tips for mastering the art of feedback to boost team performance and help your employees grow.
Management
Leadership
09 March 2026
How can you develop your emotional intelligence at work as a manager?
Discover how emotional intelligence enhances managerial effectiveness through seven key skills that are essential for team leaders.
Leadership
Management
17 February 2026
What are the different types of leadership?
Discover the different types of leadership and identify the one that matches your personality.
Leadership
Management
10 February 2026
What are the essential skills for a manager today?
Discover the key skills that every manager needs to master in order to meet the challenges of modern management in Switzerland and ensure the performance of their organisation.
Leadership
Management
08 October 2025
The 10 essential skills for becoming a project manager in 2025
Responsible for managing projects from start to finish, project managers are able to coordinate the various stakeholders, ensuring that objectives are achieved on time and within …
Leadership
Project
25 March 2025
Launch of the University Certificate (CAS) in Team Management in English
We are delighted to inform you that the CAS in Team Management is now also offered in English: a major step forward in the range of continuing education courses offered by …
Leadership
Management
11 March 2025
Inclusive enterprise: Buzzword or real performance driver?
Inclusion now occupies a prominent place in management discussions. This is due, in part, to societal trends that place greater value on fairness and representativeness. Is this …
Leadership
Project
16 August 2024
How can we promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
Do you want to boost diversity and inclusion within your company? To anchor this choice and these changes, a number of actions need to be put in place on a daily basis. So where …
Leadership
Project
26 October 2023
Benevolent leadership: motivating employees and preventing burnout
Want to transform your management style? Discover how compassionate leadership can reduce the risk of burnout among your teams.
Leadership
Management
12 October 2023
How can you improve your speaking skills and reduce speech errors?
When speaking in public, elocution plays an essential role in effectively conveying your message. A pronunciation error or monotonous delivery can undermine your credibility and …
Communication
Leadership
29 March 2023
How to avoid bias in team leadership?
There are countless examples of leaders who fail to act with integrity. Yet impartiality on the part of team managers is now a key factor in determining the trust and commitment …
Leadership
08 July 2022
Understanding transformational leadership
“We want more leaders and fewer bosses!” Does this famous quote resonate with you? The role of the manager is evolving along with the aspirations of the company and its employees. …
Leadership
Management