Change management
15 days spread over 4 months
Transformational trends
The future already exists. To face it, you need to develop systemic skills to anticipate the technological, societal and environmental changes that will disrupt your business. What's more, as a leader, you must also learn to foster innovation to ensure your company's longevity.
training informations
Short program (FC)
duration
3 days spread over 1 month
price
CHF 2’250
language
French
location
Onsite
internationally recognized
hands-on & practical course
Presentation of the program
Demystifying our society's new technological disruptions is the obvious aim of this short program, but it's not the only one. In a world known as "VUCA" (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous), societal evolutions and environmental constraints also represent both challenges and opportunities.
The holistic approach proposed by our program is therefore totally unique. We'll help you discover that the future already exists, and that you can integrate it into your thinking, or even anticipate it. A holistic vision of the system in which you evolve is necessary to anticipate the inevitable changes in your industry, and thanks to our short program you'll be able to understand your environment and its challenges, and then adopt the posture of a visionary, innovative and responsible professional.
Learning objectives
- Identify the transformational trends that will impact your professional world and prepare to integrate them.
- Assess the disruptive potential and impact of major transformational trends on your business.
- Integrate these major trends into your strategic thinking, both professionally and personally.
Target audience
- Executives and professionals wishing to hone their change management skills, from all business sectors.
- Executives and professionals seeking to identify a new strategic direction, penetrate a market or change their business.
- Managers and professionals wishing to develop strategies to support innovation within their organization.
About the program
This short program Transformational trends was built for professionals seeking to learn about fundamental concepts and then practice them trough practical exercises. There is a strong emphasis on practical application supported by academic excellence, with the use of exercises and break-out groups, industry examples and guest speakers. The fundamental notions will be presented beforehand, then supplemented and illustrated by numerous practical exercises based on real cases .
This approach will allow the participants to deploy the concepts presented during the course as well as forging a strong analytical mindset to tackle future challenges they might face on .
our speakers
main program
Program's sessions
You can see all our open program sessions in Transformational trends below. Click on the session you are interested in or check the full calendar.
September
2026
full
- full dates
- 3, 4 and 5 September 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 31 July 2026
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How do I anticipate the major trends that will impact my company?
The program helps you identify technological, societal, and environmental shifts already underway. You learn to analyze their potential impact on your business and your operating model. This structured perspective allows you to factor these trends into your strategic thinking rather than simply react to them.
How do I know if a trend is truly significant or just a passing fad?
The module gives you benchmarks to assess the depth and durability of a given shift. You learn to distinguish weak signals from deep-rooted transformations. This analytical ability prevents hasty decisions and strengthens the soundness of your choices.
How do I integrate AI or new technologies without losing direction?
You approach these technologies from a strategic perspective. The goal is to understand their impact on your organization, your teams, and your value proposition. You integrate innovation in a coherent way, aligned with your vision.
How do I develop a more holistic view of my environment?
The program offers a systemic reading of your ecosystem. You connect economic, social, and environmental trends to your professional reality. This approach broadens your perspective and strengthens your capacity for anticipation.
How do I turn disruptions into opportunities?
You work on analyzing the potential impacts on your business. Rather than seeing only risks, you identify pathways for innovation and adaptation. This proactive stance supports the long-term sustainability of your organization.
Is this useful if I am not in a technology-driven industry?
Yes. Transformational trends affect every industry. Societal and environmental shifts also influence the expectations of customers and partners. The program helps you understand these dynamics, regardless of your field.
How do I foster innovation within my team?
You explore the conditions that encourage openness, experimentation, and accountability. By understanding deep-rooted trends, you give meaning to innovation initiatives. This coherence makes it easier to rally people around high-impact projects.
How quickly can I apply these insights to my strategy?
You can analyze your current positioning in light of the trends covered. The program helps you identify concrete short- and medium-term adjustments. You leave with an analytical framework you can use for your strategic decisions.
What are the terms and conditions applicable to this course ?
The Transformational trends course is subject to the terms and conditions available here
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September
2026
full
- full dates
- 3, 4 and 5 September 2026
- language
- French
- registration
- Before 31 July 2026