Program Overview

EMBA Module - Leading Transformation

Overview

The EMBA Module Leading Transformation is designed for senior and executive managers responsible for strategy, execution, or implementation. Participants will explore the dynamics of change and the complexities involved in translating plans into actions.

Program Details

• Start Date: January 21, 2027, Campus Tilburg
• Duration: 5 months
• Language of Instruction: English
• Costs: 17,000
• Accreditations:
  • AACSB
  • AMBA
  • EQUIS
• Rankings: TIAS Executive MBA #1 in the Netherlands, #12 worldwide for career development according to the Financial Times
• Format: Part-time (3 consecutive campus days per month)
• Outcome: TIAS certificate, stackable towards an Executive MBA degree

Introduction

This module addresses the often-challenging transition from strategic planning to actual change. It recognizes that having a clear direction is insufficient; behavioral change within organizations is crucial for successful outcomes. Participants will engage with a comprehensive change framework tailored to connect steering mechanisms, practical applications, and insights into human behavior.

Participant Profile

• Demographics: Average age is 38 years with a gender distribution of 70% male and 30% female.
• Experience: Average of 14 years in diverse professional environments.

Program Objectives

Understanding change alone is inadequate; participants will gain the tools to implement change effectively. The module aims to:

• Develop a coherent change framework.
• Facilitate deeper insights into individual leadership roles.
• Transform resistance into momentum.
• Achieve greater organizational alignment in direction, behavior, and decision-making.

Program Structure

The program consists of five courses structured as a cohesive learning journey, culminating in a practical Live Performance Challenge. Each course will offer new perspectives grounded in the participant's professional practice.

Courses

1. Management Controls: Focused on guiding behavior through incentives, accountability, and metrics.
2. Organizational Behavior: Examines motivation, leadership, and cultural dynamics influencing performance.
3. Leading Change: Explores drivers of behavioral change and conditions necessary for successful organizational change.
4. Transformational Leadership Trail Austria: A personal leadership exploration focusing on what is important in life and work.
5. Live Performance Challenge: A real-world application of learned concepts in a client organization facing change hurdles.

Time Commitment

Participants will attend five residential weekends, each lasting three days. The initial phase requires a study load of approximately 1618 hours weekly, decreasing in subsequent weeks due to the experiential format.

Certification

Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation. This certification can contribute toward earning an Executive MBA degree if they complete all four EMBA tracks and a capstone project.

Faculty

The program features distinguished faculty, including:

• Roemer Visser: Associate Professor, specializing in performance improvement.
• Frieda van Belle: Independent management consultant, focusing on technology-driven growth.
• Woody van Olffen: Professor with a research focus on organizational dynamics.
• Eddy Cardinaels: Professor integrating psychology and behavioral economics into decision-making insights.

Tuition and Financing

The program fee covers registration, required materials, on-campus meals, and accommodation. TIAS offers flexible payment options, including payment by invoice and installment plans. Participants are encouraged to explore employer contributions or available financing options.

Additional Information

The EMBA Module Leading Transformation is not only a standalone advanced program but also forms part of the broader TIAS Executive MBA offering. It serves as an opportunity to delve into critical aspects of leadership and organizational change, preparing leaders to effectively mobilize and sustain meaningful transformations within their organizations.