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Breakthrough Forum for Senior Executives

Drive transformative growth and innovation with a breakthrough mindset

Breakthrough Forum for Senior Executives

Drive transformative growth and innovation with a breakthrough mindset

Location
Lausanne
Length
2.5 days
Fee
CHF 5,950
Next program starts
26 May 2025
Discover breakthroughs at the intersection of geopolitics, technology, the economy, and leadership

How do you secure your leadership position in a rapidly changing global landscape? What strategies and tools will enable you to drive effective transformation? And how can you embrace innovative approaches that successfully challenge conventional boundaries.

The Breakthrough Forum for Senior Executives invites you to join with other senior leaders in an inspiring exchange on breakthroughs at the dynamic intersection of geopolitics, economy, technology, and leadership. Over 2.5 days, you will learn how to anticipate trends, embrace innovation, and respond to emerging opportunities to achieve success. You will discover companies that have successfully captured and capitalized on breakthrough ideas, events, or opportunities, illustrating their strategic foresight and innovative approaches.

You will gain actionable insights into how to drive your organization to adopt a breakthrough mindset that inspires transformative change. You will position yourself as a catalyst for growth and innovation within your organization and industry.

Through engaging discussions, collaborative activities, and thought-provoking exercises, you will gain fresh perspectives, practical tools, and innovative ideas to enhance your strategic foresight agenda. You will leave equipped to confidently navigate complex challenges and empowered to drive meaningful transformation 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.

Who you will meet

The Breakthrough Forum for Senior Executives brings together an exclusive community of senior global leaders.

Participants include IMD alumni of the prestigious Breakthrough Program for Senior Executives (BPSE) and other accomplished senior executives of similar experience and influence. This is your opportunity to connect with peers who share a passion for transformative leadership and impactful ideas.

Your agenda | Detailed schedule

  • Day 1 – 26 May 2025 (half day)
  • Day 2 – 27 May 2025
  • Day 3 – 28 May 2025
  • Breakthroughs in geopolitics, economics, and global trends

    • Opening panel (IMD and guest speakers)
    • Breakthroughs in geopolitics, economics, global trends
    • Moderated discussion
    • Personal breakthrough activities
    • Reframing for leaders including biographies of reframers
    • Moderated discussion
    • Keynote speaker
    • Dinner

    Breakthroughs in sustainability, AI, digital, and new workforce

    • Guest speaker
    • Breakthroughs in sustainability, AI, digital, and new workforce
    • Moderated discussion
    • Personal breakthrough activities
    • Relationships reframed including two global case studies
    • Keynote speaker
    • Closing dinner

    Anatomy of breakthroughs

    • Visualizing alternative futures
    • Workshop: scenario planning
    • Moderated discussion
    • Personal breakthrough activities
    • Presentations and discussions
    • Closing panel
    • Individual reflection and farewell
    Meet your program directors

    This exclusive forum for senior leaders will equip you with fresh perspectives, practical tools, and innovative ideas to enhance your strategic foresight agenda.

    Stefan Michel Professor of Management; Dean of Faculty and Research

    The Breakthrough Forum is a strategic catalyst for senior executives to challenge conventional thinking, exchange high-impact insights, and unlock transformative solutions.

    Dr Hischam El-Agamy Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning; Executive Director at IMD
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    Length: 2.5 days on campus.

    Dates
    26 May – 28 May 2025
    Location
    Lausanne
    Length
    2.5 days
    Price
    CHF 5,950