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Executive Short Program

Management de l'innovation Management de l'innovation

Immerse yourself in the shoes of an SME/Startup entrepreneur to truly grasp the essence of entrepreneurship. We'll challenge you to reflect on key takeaways from it and apply them to your leadership role within your own company. We will be compare traditional business models to the agility of startups, analyzing their respective strengths and weaknesses. This approach will empower you to generate genuine value for your company and all its stakeholders.

Place(s):

Paris – Jouy-en-Josas Campus

Duration:

4 days

Format:

In-class

Next start(s):

Nov 03 2025

Language(s):

French

Cost:

5 900 €*

Objectives

  • Enhance your leadership capabilities with a holistic, responsible, and agile approach
  • Elevate your leadership skills and your capacity to collaboratively, sustainably, and innovatively create value
  • Take proactive steps to navigate the evolution of your business model, capitalizing on the digital revolution within a complex global landscape
  • Deepen your understanding of the entrepreneurial approach and apply its best practices to your leadership role
  • Embrace risk-taking as a means to invigorate your business.

Program

Strengths and weaknesses of startups and traditional companies

Navigating from risk-taking to the fear of loss

The decision-making process

Cultivating courage for advancing your business

Effective time and stress management

Defining professional success and failure

Unraveling the startup ecosystem: Funding, priorities, leadership

Embracing Lean methodologies and pivoting strategies

Business reinvention during times of crisis

Fostering innovation through startup mindset

Profile

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

Participant Profile

The program is aimed at:

  • Company executives and managers overseeing a strategic business unit
  • Operational or functional directors and senior managers with short- to medium-term aspirations of assuming leadership for a strategic business unit.
  • Entrepreneurs with imminent or near-future plans to acquire or establish a company
     
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Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

Demonstrate 5 years of professional experience as an executive, leader, manager, etc.

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Faculty

Michel Safars

Associate Professor, HEC Paris

Dive into a seminar dedicated to the entrepreneurial spirit. From idea to pitch, explore the fundamentals of business creation, confront your fears, take risks, and experience the intensity of a hands-on exercise designed to transform your mindset.
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Teaching Methods and Assessment Modalities

This program comprises theoretical courses, a workshop spanning the entire module, as well as discussions and exchange of experiences with instructors and among participants.

The pedagogical structure is designed to maintain a harmonious blend of theory, methodology, practical case studies, experiential sharing, hands-on exercises, diverse international competencies, and both individual and group work.

Registration

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Registration

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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CHRISTINE COLLONGUES

Program Advisor Management & Strategy

collongues@hec.fr
+33 (0) 1 39 67 94 57
Christine Collongues