IMD Business School

Strategic Forum for Senior Executives

IMD Business School

General Management

About Programme

How do you secure your leadership position when uncertainty becomes the new normal and old assumptions no longer hold? What strategies and tools will enable you to lead effective transformation, and how can you challenge conventional boundaries to unlock new growth?

The Strategic Forum for Senior Executives brings together senior leaders for an exclusive and inspiring exchange on breakthroughs at the intersection of geopolitics, the economy, technology, and leadership. Over three days, you will explore how to anticipate change, harness uncertainty as a source of innovation, and act on emerging opportunities with confidence. You will learn from organizations that have successfully turned disruption into breakthrough ideas, demonstrating strategic foresight and bold leadership.

You will gain actionable insights to embed a breakthrough mindset across your organization – one that drives transformation, resilience, and sustainable growth. Through engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and thought-provoking exercises, you will leave with fresh perspectives, practical tools, and the clarity to navigate complexity and lead meaningful change within your organization and beyond.

Analyze the implications of change

Adopt a systematic approach to the business implications of change in international relations, by combining strategic frameworks, data analysis, and real-world insights.

Understand the influence of technology

Explore how technological advancements intersect with geopolitical strategies and economic developments. Examine the influence of disruptive technologies on international relations and economic structures.

Define the strategic agenda

Create a dynamic, forward-looking strategic agenda that both captures and capitalizes on breakthrough changes to drive sustained growth and competitive advantage.

Apply scenario planning

Navigate uncertainty effectively by developing and exploring multiple potential scenarios to anticipate future breakthroughs in geopolitics, technology, and the economy. Consider contingency strategies.

Develop a visionary mindset

Lead significant change by adopting a visionary, breakthrough mindset. Foster a culture of innovation, leveraging emerging technologies, and building resilient teams.

This program is part of our broader General Management portfolio for ambitious executives , designed to strengthen strategic leadership, drive organizational performance, and prepare leaders to navigate complex business challenges.

Testimonials

"As always at IMD, sharing experiences and knowledge with the other participants adds tremendous value. The Forum introduces you to new trends, challenges, and how to spot new opportunities. In addition to discussing the mindset needed to enable breakthroughs, how to reframe your thinking, and how to create and work with scenario planning, the impressive speaker line-up and faculty ensured we got an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and world events."

Per Östberg

Futurist | Keynote Speaker | Founder, Foresight and PERspectives, South Africa

"It was a great experience, both insightful and engaging. We explored the rationale behind U.S. tariff shocks, the rise of China and its impact on geopolitics, as well as AI adoption and its relevance to business. We also learned how to ask better questions to support smart decision-making and scenario planning in today’s complex environment, helping us navigate both headwinds and tailwinds."

Wanda Matandela

Chief Executive Officer, MTN Cameroon

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