06/12/2024
Find out how we nurture sustainable mindsets on our Executive MBA.
What makes a top Executive MBA? We believe it’s a mix of prestige, innovative education and a genuine connection with your cohort. The “From Purpose to Impact” residential week is a staple of the Executive MBA at IE Business School and concentrates on the need to build real connections. If you’re looking to improve your leadership skills, take a moment to understand why our most recent trip to Segovia, Spain is an essential for executive profiles.
Overview of our Executive Leadership Bootcamp: essential learning for a top Executive MBA
Modern business leaders must act with good physical and emotional health. Our Executive Leadership Bootcamp in Segovia nurtures those characteristics, setting our Executive MBA cohort up for future success.
While much of the Executive MBA is focused on project-based learning with actionable academic topics, the residential week is a moment of bonding among course mates.
It takes place every year and offers an array of classes that supplement the more cerebral aspects of our curriculum.
Segovia, Spain is a historic city located northwest of Madrid and central to the Castile and León region. Upon visiting, you’ll be welcomed by a plethora of artistic design, including Romanesque churches, a Gothic cathedral and the Medieval Alcázar. It’s also home to one of our IE University campuses. With a serene, green backdrop, it’s the perfect destination to reconnect with your purpose.
A range of personalized Executive MBA classes throughout the week
The most recent residential week took place from September 30th to October 4th. It included a range of transformative workshops focused on leadership, communication and innovation.
The first half of the week featured workshops on value, vision and holistic leadership. Participants learnt how to align their core values with a clear professional vision. They also worked on emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
The students applied all these concepts to ethics of communication. With classes on mindfulness, they built connections both with nature and each other.
The latter half of the week focused on vitality management, nutrition for brain performance and self-care. These unique MBA classes culminated in discussions on how to nurture diverse thinking styles to ultimately drive organizational success—with concluding presentations and reflections on how the week went.
The Executive MBA residential experience according to the students
We target our Executive MBA towards those with over 8 years of professional experience. The resulting cohort is mature and ready to take the next step in leadership.
Current student Omar Hatem described the residential experience as “an incredible week”. He noted: “We had the privilege to immerse ourselves in the Executive MBA holistic week alongside our fellow Spanish cohort. It was a week of collaboration, and exploration, filled with new perspectives and valuable lessons.”
“We engaged in dynamic team exercises and walked away with not only new tools but new friends. This week reinforced that continuous learning, diversity, and working together are essential in shaping us into more effective leaders for the future.”
Another fascinating insight came from Executive MBA student Hugo Rodrigo Beramendi Ortega: “One of the standout lessons was the relationship between Body-Mind-Soul and kinetic thinking. We also embraced the Appreciative Inquiry approach for change management, which shifts focus from problems to strengths, successes, and future potential… Our journey reminded us that by focusing on what’s already working well, we fuel enthusiasm, cultivate innovation, and build lasting, positive change.”
Why study the Executive MBA at IE Business School?
The Executive MBA caters for mid-career executives with C-suite aspirations. The program plots students on a transformational journey to leverage their strengths and propel them to the top of their respective industries.
If you’re looking for practical and dynamic learning, this is the course for you. The Executive MBA’s combination of advanced business theory, leadership development and series of hands-on Business Sprints makes it one of the best Executive MBA programs on offer.
Ready to become the Next Best You with IE Business School?
Find out more details about the course by downloading a brochure from our official website. It’s totally free—and the first step towards meaningful career growth. We look forward to hearing from you.
