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Executive Certificate

Lead Campus – Impact of business and leadership models in Africa Lead Campus – Impact of business and leadership models in Africa

Environmental changes (climate change, biodiversity loss, exponential pressures on resources such as metals), and social changes (increasing inequalities), both globally and in Africa, are such that managing businesses responsibly is a prerequisite and a condition for long-term survival. However, it is urgent to go further: it is about profoundly transforming existing businesses and their economic models to create a positive impact, or creating businesses from the outset whose goal is to solve problems. Such transformations require transformational leadership from leaders and managers.

Place(s):

Paris, South Africa

Duration:

12 days

Format:

Online and in-class

Next start(s):

Apr 20 2026

Language(s):

French & English

Cost:

12 000 €*

Objectives

  • Understand and analyze new low-carbon, circular, biodiversityfriendly, and inclusive economic models to identify sustainable transformation levers applicable to the African context.
  • Develop transformational leadership to effectively drive and support the necessary changes in organizations in the face of economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Program

  • Focus 1: Transformational Leadership
  • Focus 2: Design thinking
  • Focus 3: Circular Economy
  • Focus 4: Social Innovation
  • Focus 5: Sustainable Cities
  • Focus 6: Energy transition in Africa
  • Focus 1: Business Model Innovation: Odyssey 3.14 SDGs
  • Focus 2: Climate Change Impact Diagnosis
  • Focus 3: Developing a «Net Zero» Vision
  • Focus 4: Levers for Transforming Carbon Footprint
  • Focus 1: Low Carbon Business Model
  • Focus 2: Circular Business Models
  • Focus 3: Biodiversity-Respectful Business Models
  • Focus 4: Inclusive Business Models

Module closure: presentation of projects developed by participants

Capitalization

This Executive Certificate is eligible for capitalization towards the "Lead Campus : Sustainable Leadership in Africa – Advanced Management Program"

Profile

Who is this program for? Is it right for you?

Participant Profile

Executive populations exclusively associated with the African continent, either African, working in Africa, or carrying an impact project for the continent: 
• Senior executives of private or public companies 
• Management of national or international NGOs, and/or local associations 
• Members of international organizations 
• Social or impact entrepreneurs 
• Leaders of developing SMEs

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Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Our program is designed for all executives, senior managers, and functional or operational leaders with at least 5 years of professional.

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Faculty

Christelle BITOUZET

Adjunct Professor, HEC Paris

Come explore and decode the keys to transformations towards greater responsibility and impact for businesses operating in Africa. This program—50% experiential (visits, exchanges with practitioners) and 50% academic—is designed for you!

Learning methods & evaluations

The program is characterized by diverse learning methods: theory, practical cases and field trips, exercises, application within your own company, practice sharing, co-development... Some preparation may be required before the modules, such as reading and preparing case studies.

Admission

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We invite you to:

1. Contact our training consultant, who will guide you through the admission process.
2. Then, complete your application on our platform by clicking the button below:

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This program is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Please contact us to discuss any additional needs 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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