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What is EHL’s approach to leadership development ?

EHL Hospitality Business School , founded in 1893 as Ecole hotelière de Lausanne , designs and delivers unique educational formats in human - centricity to a multiple range of industries and service sectors Based on our unique service heritage , we consider people , not digital competences , as the focus of our efforts and actions . A small but important difference as it positions the human value creation in the “ Industry 4.0” as a central element and task

Our leadership development approach aims at creating self - aware individuals that understand how to put people first, invest in human growth and wellbeing , and value long - term benefits over short - term gains

What are three key leadership skills executives need to be successful in business ?

In an ever - changing world , it comes as no surprise that great leaders require an evolving and particular set of skills to afford their companies a competitive edge . Our curricula reflects a commitment to innovation , preservation , and expansion of human - centric themes such as the creation of a community, social accountability, and a sense of purpose , and belonging For that, we develop leadership skills that facilitate constructive human interaction in global environments . Our top three human - centric leadership skills pick are :

1. A Collective Mindset

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In environments characterized by constant changes , people will increasingly seek help to deal with complex tasks . In these circumstances , leaders who are approachable , transparent, spare confident and show vulnerability, create the right climate of trust to navigate the future .

The boss who is always busy, disconnected , unreachable , and speaks first in meetings will not be able to fulfill future tasks What ’s required today is that the “ leadership ego ” gets out of the way in order to develop a successful organizational culture .

But this is easier said than done To achieve this change of mindset, one should recognize their own success within the success of others

2. Embracing Empathy

If we are to be guided increasingly by purpose , we need to truly understand what it is that people need and want

This can only be done by forging meaningful connections and tapping into our emotional intelligence . Empathetic leadership is more pertinent than ever with a hybrid workforce

The anonymity that comes with not showing your face at the office needs to be counteracted with an increased emphasis on team spirit and inclusivity, remembering we all have lives outside of work and that it is human to need support.

3. Become Self-reflective

Individuals first need to be aware of their own biases before focusing on the needs of others

What is your approach to sensemaking ? How do you analyze your surroundings ? How do you manage your human interactions ? How do you communicate ? Do you know how to approach a specific cultural background that could be sensitive ?

As companies assess the future of work , how is lifelong learning increasingly important ?

For years , we ’ ve known that a culture of organizational learning strengthens a firm ’s competitiveness , profitability and employee satisfaction . Employees are eager to learn and develop in order to continuously update their knowledge and skills as new technologies and trends become available

The overall importance of lifelong learning has substantially increased So the lifelong learning concept is not new for those interested in attracting , retaining , and growing talent

Individuals and organizations need to develop competences and capabilities that go beyond foundational business skills In the future , the search for organizational success will shift towards creating , upskilling , and reskilling multi - faceted and complex human competences based on problem solving , critical thinking , creativity, computational thinking , and mastering human interactions It is our ambition to become a trusted partner in the design , development and delivery of these lifelong learning paths .

Is online delivery here to stay ?

At EHL , we delivered our first blended program ( MBA in International Hospitality) and course certificates back in 2017. We have since then included online learning in all of our programs from Bachelor to Masters and Executive Education

We believe online delivery and digital learning are here to stay – however, they are educational formats to support and not to replace in - person learning journeys . This way, we see online delivery as highly complementary to in - person delivery

What particular industries should be looking to executive education today ?

We see educational needs more from a competence and skills perspective , instead of a particular industry. Economic trends , such as digitalization and servitization , have deep consequences on the way companies will be managed in the future Teams on various hierarchical levels will need to adapt and update their managerial skills , including both hard and soft competencies . Given our history and positioning , we believe we are ideally placed to provide executives with the right skillsets when guiding others through these uncertainties

How is EHL supporting more women and minorities on their leadership journey ?

The EHL student community is extremely diverse in terms of origins and citizenship Women have consistently represented more than 50% of our students over the recent years At EHL , several initiatives have been put in place to support women and minorities through their studies and to prepare them for their future career.

Given the substantial untapped female leadership potential across the world , we believe that women aspiring to create a positive impact in organizations and society should be empowered to attain their vision and contribute to leadership diversity. For example , Women in Leadership is an EHL initiative that promotes leadership , culture , and policies aimed at diverse , balanced , and people - focused environments

What makes Executive Education at EHL so distinct ?

Based on EHL’s heritage , its brand promise , its culture and its overall positioning , I strongly believe that EHL has a future role to play in the highly competitive leadership education market.

Being in the service business means dealing with human beings on a daily basis Mutual respect, being mindful of ones ’ activities , as well as dealing with a variety of cultures , opinions , and backgrounds are fundamental pillars that we ’ ve mastered for more than 125 years . We offer a differentiated approach to executive education , promoting a focus on human - centred management, service excellence , and customer experience Thanks to a unique and world - class learning environment on our multiple campuses in Switzerland and Singapore , and our industry connections , we are able to create lasting learning experiences that will change executives ’ minds and hearts .