Global CEO Program

MIT Sloan School of Management

Global Economics & Markets

About Programme

Why attend the Global CEO Program

As a CEO, you build your legacy by mapping out your company’s course, charting its strategy, and fostering a culture guided by clear objectives and a shared mission. Today’s global, interconnected world calls for senior leaders who are uniquely attuned to the economic currents and market shifts that could advance — or undermine — their firm’s long-term sustainability. The Global CEO Program has been designed and developed for leaders like you. It will enhance your strategic vision and equip you with new tools to better navigate disruptive trends that could impact your business. By merging the expertise of two top business schools and three global venues, the program delivers a singular learning experience like no other. The modules in Cambridge, Singapore, and Barcelona will give you a stronger grasp of the issues facing your company.

Course Topics

Programme Content

Day 1

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception and Group Photo

Day 2

8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Registration

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Welcome and Breaking the Frame (w/ break)

10:15 AM – 12:15 PM

Systems Thinking: Beer Game

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Systems Thinking: Beer Game (cont.)

3:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Global Context: North America Perspective (w/ break)

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Me, Myself, and You

5:45 PM – 8:00 PM

Dinner

Day 3

8:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Learning Circles

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

4 Digital Business Models in the Digital Era (w/ break)

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Innovation and the Technology Framework

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM – 3:00 PM

Digital General Purpose Tech: Generative AI (w/ break)

3:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Digital General Purpose Tech: AI, Data, IoT, BC, Cyber Applications, and Business Implications (w/ break)

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Me, Myself, and You

Day 4

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Learning Circles

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Decision-Making and Resistance to Change (w/ break)

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Decision-Making and Resistance to Change (cont.)

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM – 3:00 PM

The MIT Walking Tour (w/ break)

3:30 PM – 4:45 PM

How Non-Digital Tech is Reshaping Our Lives (w/ break)

4:45 PM – 5:45 PM

Me, Myself, and You

Day 5

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Learning Circles

9:00 AM – 10:45 AM

ESG Overview (w/ break)

10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Diversity and Inclusion

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM – 3:30 PM

On-Demand Talent (w/ break)

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

CEO Challenge Intro

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM

Me, Myself, and You

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reception and Celebratory Dinner

Day 6

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast and Learning Circles

9:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Strategy Execution (w/ breaks)

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

Reflections and Closing

1:15 PM – 2:15 PM

Lunch

Programme Objective

The case method, interactive lectures, workshops, group discussions, study groups, and CEO panels will all stimulate actionable insights that you can immediately apply at work. You'll analyze a business challenge specific to your organization and gain invaluable feedback and support from expert peers.

Upon completion of the

Global CEO Program

, participants become Alumni of IESE Business School and receive a co-branded program completion certificate from IESE and MIT Sloan Executive Education. They also receive an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership and earn 8 Executive Education Units (EEUs) towards the MIT Sloan Advanced Certificate for Executives (ACE).

Programme Audience

The Global CEO Program is designed for top-tier business leaders including board members, C-suite executives, presidents, and chief decision makers. Participants have an average of 20 years of experience in senior management roles, and reflect a diversity of sectors, profiles, and cultural backgrounds.

Typical roles include:

Board Member

CEO

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Marketing Officer

Chief Operating Office

Chief Technology Officer

Managing Director

Managing Partner

Owner

Regional President

"An outstanding and transformative experience. The Global CEO Program delivered valuable insights, productive sessions, and truly comprehensive coverage of all key business areas. The quality of the faculty, the richness of the content, and the global networking opportunities made this program an exceptional journey for any senior leader."

"The program is animated by in-depth conversations with leading professors on the international academic scene, alternating with testimonials from prominent corporations and frequent moments of discussion and networking with fellow participants. A truly enriching experience, highly recommended for CEOs who have an appetite for continuous learning and wish to broaden their views on the most relevant issues of today's world."

Programme Benefits

Global Experience

Insightful and energizing modules in Cambridge, Singapore, and Madrid will give you a stronger grasp of the issues facing your company

Networking

Expand your network and learn from top-level peers in an invigorating multicultural forum

Mens et Manus

Participants in the program will have the opportunity to apply their learning to a real business challenge specific to their organization and gain invaluable feedback and support from expert peers.

Certificate

Earn a certificate of course completion from the MIT Sloan School of Management

Testimonials

"An outstanding and transformative experience. The Global CEO Program delivered valuable insights, productive sessions, and truly comprehensive coverage of all key business areas. The quality of the faculty, the richness of the content, and the global networking opportunities made this program an exceptional journey for any senior leader."

Toni A

"Great faculty and lectures. Could be better if we have unique case study just for the Global CEO program not using same cases as what faculty use for MBA class."

Shusuke A

"The GCP is a fantastic opportunity to acquire valuable insights on the current and prospective dynamics that impact business globally, from an economic, financial, geopolitical, sociodemographic and technological point of view. The program is animated by in-depth conversations with leading professors on the international academic scene, alternating with testimonials from prominent corporations and frequent moments of discussion and networking with fellow participants. A truly enriching"

Pier D

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CEOs must adopt new thinking, develop future skills, redefine values, and embrace demand-driven, resilient growth strategies to seize opportunities. The University of Chicago Booth School of Business’ Global CEO Program equips executives with the strategic, leadership, and innovation skills needed to succeed in competitive markets and outpace the competition. Over ten months, participants engage in seven courses covering growth strategy, crisis management, and values-driven leadership, culminating in a three-day, in-person experience in Chicago. This program provides CEOs with practical insights and crisis-tested methodologies to lead with confidence and drive lasting success. Applications for the cohort beginning December 14, 2026, are now open. Learn More This program is in partnership with Global Alumni. In this era of uncertainty and constant disruption, CEOs who want to drive growth and outpace the competition must embrace new ways of thinking, develop future-focused skills, and redefine their companies’ values. They need demand-driven strategies for growth and foresight to seize opportunities in times of uncertainty. By integrating crisis-tested methodologies, CEOs can lead with resilience and tenacity, working with their executive teams to achieve sustained success. Chicago Booth’s Global CEO Program is designed to help current and aspiring CEOs strengthen their decision-making, refine their leadership, and drive value for themselves and their organizations. Throughout the program, renowned Booth faculty and industry leaders will provide you with proven frameworks and practical examples to help you evolve into a next-generation CEO.

Program Details

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Pedagogy (case method, experiential learning, coaching, simulations)
Contact Person Details

Prashansa Uttam

Programme Advisor

+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

MIT Sloan School of Management

Executive Education Office

https://mitsloan.mit.edu

Cambridge, USA

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