IMD Annual Report 2021

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mixing in-person, synchronous and asynchronous technology-mediated interactions, and seven programs were retired from the portfolio. This agile approach, and the breadth and depth of choice, allowed individual participants the freedom to focus on strategic questions or topical deep dives, with the possibility to combine programs into purposeful learning journeys, for example, as part of the Digital Excellence Diploma or Board Director Diploma series. On an organizational level, groups and teams were able to choose from comprehensive options, in terms of program choice, focus and delivery mode, to fit their circumstances. technology-mediated learning experiences during 2020, IMD developed and adapted its approach in 2021 as technology became firmly established as a key part of individual learning journeys and embedded into organizational development strategies. This included launching new virtual programs, such as Leading Customer Centric Strategies, and enhancing existing offerings with virtual elements, as in the case of the Advanced Management program. Technology as the norm After the widespread and rapid adoption of

Leading Customer Centric Strategies

Greater emphasis on sustainability

With sustainability growing in importance for individuals, organizations and their stakeholders, IMD launched a new program – Leading Sustainable Business Transformation – to support executives in managing the transition to a more sustainable global economy. The program, delivered through a blended format over three days of liVe virtual sessions, five weeks of largely asynchronous online learning and four days on campus, received significant praise from its diverse and senior-level inaugural class. With an ongoing personal project and coaching thread running through each module, the program enabled the immediate transfer of learning back to the workplace. This focus on practice and execution allowed participants to engage directly with their own current and future sustainability challenges to reap the benefits of sustainable business transformation.

Leading Sustainable Business Transformation helps leaders transform organizations.