Executive Short Program
Développer un leadership durable
- Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus
- Dec 14 2026
- 4 days
- French
- 6100 €*
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Executive Short Program
Adaptive leadership in complex situations Adaptive leadership in complex situations
In an unpredictable world, leadership is no longer about giving orders — it’s about making sense of complexity and guiding others through uncertainty. Designed by HEC Paris, this transformational program helps you navigate daily tensions (performance vs. purpose, authority vs. empathy, structure vs. agility) by developing ambidextrous leadership — combining strategic drive with emotional intelligence. Through immersive learning methods (role-playing, experiential workshops, peer exchange), you'll turn insight into action and expand your leadership presence. Ready to explore a new kind of leadership?
Place(s):
Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus
Duration:
4 days
Format:
In-class
Next start(s):
Jun 23 2026
Language(s):
English
Cost:
6 100 €*
Objectives
- Decipher complex organizational situations by unpacking perception bias, stakeholder expectations and behaviors, and conducting a reflective analysis of the issues involved.
- Explore two leadership behaviors – “Dynamic” and “Gentle” – in order to adapt your posture and manage teams in complex, multicultural environments.
- Overcome the conflicting dimensions of leadership paradoxes by developing an ambidextrous leadership style, suited to solving complex problems under constraints.
- Develop your leadership versatility and adaptability when facing ambiguity, by anticipating tensions and managing uncertainty in a constructive manner.
- Identify stress triggers to support your resilience and better accompany teams in contexts involving resistance to change or high emotional load.
Program
These two online courses –which require about 3 hours each to complete – unpack the core theoretical elements associated to Situational and Adaptive Leadership. They offer our participants opportunities to explore case studies but also to identify their own ongoing complex situations and start developing an ambidextrous mindset.
Situational intelligence is the ability to decode and understand complex situations, resulting of changing organizations in a volatile, uncertain, and interconnected world.
Based on P. Hersey and K. Blanchard's situational leadership questionnaire, this workshop invites participants to discover their own predominant leadership style, then to consider the possible need to broaden their range to other leadership styles in order to better respond to the challenges of their situations and the expectations of their colleagues.
Based on individual Harrison Assessments, this session will conduct each participant to reflect on their management principles in action and their agility to manage paradoxical situations. They will also identify the specific situations that might trigger stress and behavioral flips under stress.
Based on individual Harrison Assessments, this workshop will allow participants to unpack their behavorial patterns and biaises, and allow them to explore how to adapt their behaviors to better address on-going paradoxical situations they face at work.
Leading means not only setting the best strategies but also driving their implementation and the changes needed to make them happen. This session will focus on applying your leadership by understanding power and influence in organizations, managing stakeholders, and building coalitions to create trust, inspire innovation, and lead transformation responsibly.
Profile
Who is this program for? Is it right for you?
Participant Profile
Designed for : executives from all functions across different industries facing complex business and organizational situations.
We are particularly addressing managers who:
- have 5 to 10 years of managerial experience in leadership roles
- are identified as high potentials by their organisations
- are experienced technical specialists who are transitioning to leadership positions
- are entrepreneurs addressing the scale-up and growth of their company.
Prerequisites and Admission Criteria
Our certificate is designed for all executives, leaders, and functional or operational managers with at least 5 years of professional experience.
Faculty
Emmanuel COBLENCE
Associate Professor, HEC Paris
In an uncertain world, true leadership relies not on formulas, but on the ability to adapt without losing one’s values. This program is a demanding and authentic exploration of that path.
Julien JOURDAN
Associate Professor, HEC Paris
Every leadership situation is unique—just like you. This program helps you navigate complexity in your organization, tackle the challenges you face, and balance performance with trust and collaboration in your work context.
Learning methods & evaluations
Pédagogy :
In this leadership program, our participants work on their own leadership situations, taking into account their unique personality and style, the context of their organization, and their role. For participants, it is not only a matter of mastering leadership theories but also of learning to adapt their behavior to situations and act decisively as a leader. The pedagogy is active, alternating between role-playing, practical exercises, conceptual contributions, reading grids, peer discussions, and the provision of tools and methods to structure a personal action plan.
Evaluations:
- Quizzes during the online courses of Situational Leadership and Adaptive Leadership
- A Personal Action Plan that identifies possible avenues and experimentations for leadership development
Registration
Would you like to register? We invite you to:
1. Complete your registration form on our platform by clicking the button below. It will only take a few minutes.
Registration
2. You will receive a response within 7 days of submitting your application.
This program is accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact us if you have any specific requirements or to obtain the Public Accessibility Register.
Tuition Fees and Funding
The program fee includes tuition and meal costs during training hours (lunch and breaks).
Not included: Dinners (except in specific cases), transportation costs, and accommodation costs (except in specific cases).
Funding Options: Depending on your profile and chosen program, several solutions may be available to you. Visit our funding section for more information.
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