The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Senior Management Program 2025, a program in partnership with SDA Bocconi School of Management and ESMT Berlin. This program is thoughtfully constructed to provide senior executives with the strategic foresight and fresh approaches necessary to navigate the intricate and unpredictable global business environment of today.
How does the Program Address Today’s Leadership Challenges?
In a period where leaders are increasingly called upon to balance immediate demands with long-term viability, the Senior Management Program aims to broaden perspectives and introduce new viewpoints for those at the pinnacle of their professional journeys. It assists senior managers in foreseeing and adjusting to rapid shifts by interpreting the evolving business context and its wider influence. These principles reflect the vision of the Open Programs Division at SDA Bocconi, led by Associate Dean Emanuela Prandelli, which is deeply committed to supporting the transformation of business and work in a truly sustainable way. At the core of this mission is the belief that managerial education is a key driver of change—equipping leaders to build organizations that are both economically sound and socially responsible.
Learning Approach
The 2025 edition, extending over six days and structured into two distinct modules (totaling 48 equivalent hours), will be hosted in two prominent European cities: Berlin and Milan. Module I, titled “Looking outside: making sense of the context of senior leadership,” will run from September 10 to 12, 2025, at ESMT Berlin. This segment will explore the broader macro environment and emerging trends, including geo-economics, geopolitics, financial dynamics, technological advancements, and environmental and social factors. Participants will reflect on how these elements shape the evolution of senior management and learn to formulate non-market strategies, managing stakeholders and their concerns within this larger context. Experiential games will introduce “ambidextrous leadership,” setting the foundation for the subsequent module.
Module II, “Looking inside: setting the stage for sustainable value creation and change,” will be conducted from September 29 to October 1, 2025, at SDA Bocconi in Milan. This part of the program concentrates on moving from strategy formulation to successful implementation. Key areas of study include a scientific approach to strategic decision-making, utilizing risk management to enable precise execution and foster innovation in complex settings, corporate governance, data management, and the crucial role of innovation. Furthermore, it addresses how to achieve outstanding performance and well-being by leveraging human and social capital. The learning methods are diverse and interactive, incorporating lectures, executive coaching, action planning, self-assessments, simulations, webinars, business cases, project work, and peer coaching, all designed to ensure direct applicability of concepts.
Apply to Meet Your Goals
This program is specifically designed for seasoned executives boasting more than 15 years of experience. This includes individuals currently serving as or aspiring to be CEOs, Managing Directors, Business Unit Leaders, Country Managers, C-level executives, plant managers, or heads of various functions. It is ideal for those seeking to explore new career avenues and strengthen their leadership abilities.. A significant advantage of joining is gaining entry to the extensive Bocconi Alumni Community, including:
- A wide-reaching international network
- Comprising over 140,000 professionals
- Spanning 133 countries.
Gabriella Bagnato, Tenured Lecturer in Leadership and SDA Bocconi Director of the program, highlights that “Continuous learning is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative for senior managers, to stay ahead of industry trends, refine their strategic vision, and drive organizational success.”
Why Choose SDA Bocconi?
SDA Bocconi consistently ranks among the world’s leading business schools, recognized for its continuous advancement and the development of individuals and organizations. It holds a strong global presence, with its main campus in Milan, a new location in Rome, and a pan-Asian hub in Mumbai. The institution’s commitment to academic rigor and its openness to the world ensure a learning experience that is both deep and globally relevant.
Through this collaboration with ESMT Berlin, SDA Bocconi offers a distinct chance for executives to lead with purpose and guide organizational prosperity in a constantly changing world.
For more information or to apply, please visit: https://worldluxurychamber.com/events/senior-management-program/
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