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Leading Businesses for the Future

Learn how to build adaptive, human-centred organisations through strategic foresight, organisational design and human-AI collaboration.

Programme Impact

Lead Organisations Fit for the Future

Develop the capabilities to lead through uncertainty and develop organisations that thrive across multiple possible futures.

  • Gain the tools, frameworks and peer network needed to lead organisations that are fit for the future.
  • Develop practical expertise in strategic foresight and scenario planning to navigate uncertainty with confidence.
  • Learn alongside a curated cohort of senior leaders facing similar organisational and leadership challenges. 
  • Move beyond reacting to disruption and learn how to design organisations that anticipate and adapt to change.

  • Develop practical approaches for integrating human and AI capabilities to drive performance and innovation.

  • Build the confidence to lead transformation across multiple plausible futures and complex business environments.

"This course goes beyond traditional management, building individual skills to lead organisational transformation."

Rik Simoens, Head of Business Coordination Service | Eurocontrol

Right for you

Designed for C-suite executives, founders and senior leaders leading organisational transformation in an era of uncertainty.

14 years management experience

on average

16 industries

on average per cohort

With an average of 14 years of management experience, attendees include:

  • C-suite executives and senior leaders with enterprise-wide responsibility (CEO, COO, CFO, CTO, Business Unit Leaders, Strategy Directors)

  • Board members and aspiring board members navigating long-term strategic uncertainty

  • Founders and entrepreneurs scaling organisations for sustainable futures

  • Senior leaders in Strategy, Operations, Finance, and cross-functional roles shaping organisational direction

Who attends

Leading Businesses into the Future programme regional distribution map, showing attendee origins by percentage: N Am (18%), C/S Am (17%), Europe excl. UK (14%), SE/E Asia (13%), S Asia (12%), UK (10%), Mid East (8%), Africa (4%), Oceania (4%).

The data above displays the top nationalities and top 10 industries across a three year average of participants on this programme.

Programme content

Future-proof your organisation

An immersive five-day learning journey combining strategic foresight, organisational design and leadership for the future.

  • Strategic Foresight and Futures Thinking – Identify emerging trends, apply scenario planning techniques and prepare for multiple plausible futures.

  • Organisational and Architecture – Develop adaptive, human-centred and technology-enabled organisations built for long-term success.

  • Human-AI Collaboration and Workforce Transformation – Rethink how humans and AI work together to drive innovation, performance and workforce development.

  • Institutional Transformation, Culture and Leadership – Build resilient organisations by embedding continuous transformation into culture, governance and leadership practices.

Certificate in Management

This programme can also be taken as part of the Certificate in Management. Enhance your leadership and business skills with a comprehensive learning journey tailored to you and create a personalised curriculum to shift your career to the next level.

Our faculty

Experts in the field

Access some of the world’s leading thinkers whose cutting-edge research in global business is grounded in real-world practicality, future thinking and insights.

How to apply

Submit your application through our online application form.

Not ready to apply yet? Reserve a place

Fees

The fee for the programme is £13,500.*

The programme fee covers all required study materials, programme activities, as well as refreshments and most meals. It also includes access to a well-appointed gym with a swimming pool. It does not include accommodation.

We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who have completed four eligible Certificate in Management or Certificate in Finance programmes.

For more information on what the programme fee covers, please speak to our Client Relationship Manager.

*Fees are subject to change.

Contact us

Whether you are an individual or an organisation/group looking for a programme, get in touch and we can help find the best solution for you. 

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