PROGRAM
PROGRAM
The Executive Management Program for Leadership in Education (EMPLE) is a high-impact learning experience designed for Principals and Heads of Schools ready to lead educational institutions into the future. Delivered in a blended format, the program combines the academic excellence of IE Business School with a practical, globally minded curriculum that equips participants to respond strategically to the complex challenges transforming the education landscape.
In a world reshaped by AI, emerging technologies, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting student and societal expectations, educational leaders must rethink how they deliver excellence and impact. EMPLE empowers school leaders to drive meaningful change by combining cutting-edge management tools, future-forward insights, and a global leadership perspective.
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PROGRAM CONTENT
PROGRAM CONTENT
Module 1: Drive excellence into school management.
Equip yourself with the Management Fundamentals. Think as a Board member while implementing strategy. Courses:
- Strategy: From mission to implementation
- Financial Management & Control
- Leading & managing people
- Achieving excellence in Educational Experience
Module 2: Stay Ahead: Understand Trends Shaping Education's Future
Understand the broader context—social, economic, and geopolitical dynamics—alongside innovation and technology trends that are reshaping the educational landscape. Courses:
- The Intersection between education and the Global Economy & Geopolitics
- Understanding and engaging Alfa & Beta generations
- Cross Cultural in Education
- AI & Emerging technologies in Education
Module 3: Empower people through leadership; Elevate Your Impact
Managing people, students, staff, and stakeholders to enhance their contribution to the school/college. Courses:
- Managing and Influencing Educational Stakeholders
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication in the hybrid era
- Well-being: Supporting and caring for students, teachers and staff
Module 4: Educational Leaders Forum
Strength and foster collaboration, inclusivity, and shared vision among educational stakeholders through meaningful conversations with educational leaders.