HEC Paris

Leading change in a disruptive world

HEC Paris

Leadership

About Programme

This program equips leaders to navigate complex change challenges such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, demographic shifts, or geopolitical disruption of supply chains. It offers a deep dive into developing the versatile leadership skills necessary for navigating ambiguity and driving sustainable change in a fast-evolving landscape. A key focus is on the human dynamics of change. At the end of the program, participants will not only have a deeper understanding of the complexity of change but also a set of actionable next steps that they can implement within their organizations. These steps will help them foster cycles of learning, innovation, and sustained organizational growth.

Programme Content

FOCUS 1 - Assumptions about change

We adopt a multi-perspective approach to change. Participants reflect on their own and others’ underlying beliefs and assumptions about change

FOCUS 2 - Planning for change

Participants learn how to develop comprehensive and flexible strategies to manage long-term change processes

Focus 3: Navigating collaboration and conflict about change

This focus examines how to foster collaboration, manage resistance, and resolve conflicts during change initiatives

FOCUS 4 - Power dynamics in change

Participants gain insight into how power relationships affect change efforts and how to navigate them effectively

FOCUS 5 - Change communication through informal network

We highlight the importance of leveraging informal networks to spread and reinforce change initiatives

FOCUS 6 - Organizational culture and change

Participants examine the role of organizational culture in either enabling or hindering successful change efforts

FOCUS 7 - Experimentation and failure in change

This focus addresses how to create an environment where experimentation is encouraged and failure is viewed as part of the learning process

FOCUS 8 - The learning organization and its leader

Participants explore how to foster a learning culture and lead organizations that continuously adapt and evolve.

Programme Objective

Apply reflective and critical thinking in order to analyze organizational needs, question assumptions about change, and define the key issues to be addressed
Manage the complexity and ambiguity of organizational transformation by applying creative problem-solving approaches and developing behavioral agility
Design and implement systemic change initiatives by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and aligning actions with sustainable and shared solutions
Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to foster engagement and ensure successful mobilization of resources for change.
Identify enablers and resources required to lead sustainable change, and contribute

Pedagogy

Pédagogy : There is a strong focus on experiential learning, including role plays, simulations, group exercises, reflections, and psychometric testing alongside engaging case studies and conceptual framing sessions. The program draws on the collective experience of the group, fostering peer learning and shared insights to develop new leadership capabilities.

Evaluation: Participants will be assessed through the development of a strategic memo focused on a self-selected question or opportunity, relevant to their industry, role, or interests.

Programme Audience

Leaders in any role that involves dealing with organizational change, including but not limited to senior executives and c-suite leaders, particularly leaders in transformation, human resources, and innovation as well as consultants and advisors.

At least 10 years of professional experience is required.

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HEC Paris

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+33 (0) 1 39 67 75 04
https://www.hec.edu
Jouy-en-Josas, France

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Leading change in a disruptive world | HEC Paris