IMD Annual Report 2021

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What our participants say

New programs The enhanced portfolio of programs in 2021 equipped participants to address a range of governance, leadership, marketing and strategic challenges facing executives in today’s fast-paced digital world. • Digital Transformation in Practice A practical, step-by-step approach to digital business implementation • Mastering Board Governance Principles and best practices for effective board membership • Leadership Skills for the Digital Age How to motivate, empower and build teams in the virtual space • Digital Transformation Sprint An innovative 15-day learning journey to upskill executives in digital strategy “The Digital Transformation Sprint was indeed a transformational experience. It was a great program to dive into a topic in a very fast and still conclusive way and empowered me with knowledge and tools that I can immediately use.” THOMAS ULLRAM INNOVATION DIRECTOR SAVOURY, GIVAUDAN (DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SPRINT) “Thanks for an extremely well-constructed course. The flow, along with the videos and assignments, allowed both a progressive digging in on certain elements but also a broadening of perspective. In the end, it’s hard to imagine the course being as effective if any one of the constituent elements had not been included. So, well done. Looking forward to practising!” ELAINE GEYER-ALLÉLY DEPUTY LEADER, GOVERNANCE, WWF INTERNATIONAL (INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP) “I liked a lot the possibility to network and share with my buddy and with my team, this was very insightful.” NINA MALDONADO AGILE TRANSFORMATION AND DIGITAL INNOVATION MANAGER, AKZONOBEL (LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR THE DIGITAL AGE)

“The course has been a wonderful journey for me and a great experience. What I got from the course was beyond expectation and a unique experience. I sincerely thank the entire course team for the excellent coordination, and my coach for fruitful discussions. Thanks to my buddy, group members and other participants.” AYODELE ALAIYA SCIENTIST AND SECTION HEAD, KING FAISAL SPECIALIST HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER (LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS) “Amazing journey mirroring the real world where impact can be felt within the organization even during the course and not after it, with all the tools and skills learned.” MUSTAPHA CHAKER MANAGING DIRECTOR, BARILLA SINGAPORE (STRATEGIC THINKING)

• Digital Marketing Fundamentals Helping marketeers rethink their approach to digital marketing • Cybersecurity for Managers* How to respond to new security threats and build a more cyber resilient business • Developing Digital Transformation Strategies* Targeted strategies for organization-wide digital transformation • Leading Digital Innovation in Supply Chain and Logistics* Exploring opportunities to transform supply chains by leveraging technology

* in partnership with 2U GetSmarter