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SKEMA China and Korn Ferry launch leadership programme to empower Chinese executives
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SKEMA Business School, in collaboration with Korn Ferry, one of world's largest management consulting firms, recently concluded the third cohort of their highly successful Innovative Leadership programme. Its aim was to foster innovation and empower Chinese executives with cutting-edge leadership skills.
Held from 16 to 19 June, the programme attracted a diverse group of ambitious Chinese executives eager to enhance their leadership capabilities and gain a competitive edge in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. The collaborative effort between SKEMA and Korn Ferry aimed to equip participants with the necessary tools and knowledge to drive innovation within their organisations.
The programme spanned four modules, offering participants a comprehensive understanding of innovation strategy, business models, leadership dynamics, and the innovators' mindset.
The first module, led by Philippe Chereau, director of SKEMA Ventures, focused on innovation strategy and business models. Siu-Fung Chan, president of Korn Ferry Greater China, spearheaded the second module on innovation leadership. Evan Mei, a global partner at Korn Ferry Greater China, brought his expertise to the third module, which focused on team innovation dynamics. The final module, revolving around innovators’ mindset, was undertaken by Xiaodong Yang, chair professor at SKEMA.
The four-day programme culminated in a graduation ceremony held on 19 June, where participants were presented with certificates to commemorate their successful completion of the Innovative Leadership programme. The ceremony provided participants an opportunity to celebrate their achievements and reflect on the knowledge and skills they acquired during the programme.
“By combining the expertise of SKEMA Business School and Korn Ferry, we have created a comprehensive programme that addresses the challenges and opportunities of leadership in today's fast-paced business environment,” said Matthieu Dumont, director of SKEMA China. SKEMA-Korn Ferry Innovative Leadership programme is a certificate training programme for executives who want to enhance their innovation and leadership skills to drive their team more effectively in today's disruptive environment. Participants gain exclusive KF4D© Leadership Assessment by Korn Ferry and one-to-one coaching from experts. Senior executive education experts from SKEMA lead each module.
