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
Purpose-based leadership Purpose-based leadership
In a rapidly evolving world where artificial intelligence is reshaping the nature of work, the need for deeply human leadership anchored in purpose and meaning has never been more critical. This program, designed with the academic excellence of HEC Paris, offers a transformative journey for leaders aspiring to embody authentic, inspiring, and responsible leadership. Participants will be encouraged to adopt a three-dimensional reflective stance: focusing on themselves, their teams, and their broader environment. Beyond mastering leadership theories, they will learn to adapt their behaviors to various situations and lead with meaningful impact.
Place(s):
Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus
Duration:
2 days
Format:
In-class
Next start(s):
Jun 02 2026
Language(s):
French
Cost:
3 100 €*
Objectives
- Understand the foundational theories of purpose-driven and responsible leadership.
- Recognize their role and potential impact as responsible leaders within their organizations.
- Experience and apply HEC Paris's approach to leadership in their current practices.
- Enhance their adaptability and capacity for action to lead with greater purpose and responsibility.
Program
Through group work and plenary debates, this session highlights the challenges and levers for organizations and leaders aiming to implement a purpose-driven approach. The latest research in responsible leadership provides key insights into obstacles, best practices, and actionable levers.
This session is dedicated to constructing a personal vision of the leader each participant aspires to be, along with a personal development plan centered on purpose and responsibility. Utilizing collaborative co-development and co-coaching workshops facilitated by HEC professors, participants will structure their development plans using a dedicated framework, which may include:
• Context
• Purpose objectives at three levels (organization, team, self)
• Available resources and means
• Anticipated obstacles and constraints
• Concrete action plans
Each participant will build and present their responsible leadership development plan, receiving feedback from peers.
Research from HEC's "Purpose-based Leadership" Chair indicates that empowering middle management is crucial for enhancing the performance of purpose-driven leadership. This session focuses on providing tools and methods that leaders can use to develop their teams' collective intelligence, thereby improving organizational dynamics and the impact of their purpose.
While current organizational discourse often addresses external complexity through decision-making models in uncertain environments (VUCA, BANI), internal complexity and inherent contradictions in leadership roles are rarely tackled. Drawing on HEC professors' research, participants will explore these complexities and their impact on the performance of purpose-driven companies. They will engage in a collaborative workshop aimed at reducing this complexity to sustainably engage their teams.
Profile
Who is this program for? Is it right for you?
Participant Profile
Designed for :
- Entrepreneurs
- Leaders of SMEs and mid-sized companies, as well as operational directors
- Members of executive committees, leadership teams, or divisional/function-specific management boards
- Any leader committed to advancing in responsible leadership
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.
A preparatory assignment is scheduled, including the reading of a key article, to enrich discussions from the outset of the program.
Faculty
Annabel-Mauve BONNEFOUS
Program Director
What if you could turn your company’s purpose into a powerful driver of engagement, decision-making, and lasting impact? This program enables you to align values, purpose, strategy, and performance — the very heart of meaningful and inspiring leadership.
Learning methods & evaluations
Pédagogy :
The program's pedagogy is grounded in a dynamic interplay of experiential learning, reflective practice, and high-level academic input. Participants engage in an active and immersive learning environment that includes role-playing, practical exercises, conceptual contributions, peer discussions, and concrete tools to structure a personal action plan.
Learning unfolds through a highly interactive format, structured around complementary modalities:
• Theoretical insights drawn from the latest HEC Paris publications on leadership.
• Group work and plenary discussions.
• Peer co-development workshops.
• Development of a Personal Progress Plan (PPP) designed to facilitate the practical implementation of responsible leadership within one's professional context.
Evaluations:
Upon completion of the course, participants will be invited to undertake the online "Responsible Leadership" module for further exploration and will be required to validate their learning through a graded quiz.
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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