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Programs for Organizations

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#8 globally
Customized programs Executive Education

Empowering people and transforming organizations through learning and development

If you're looking for a customized executive development program that genuinely drives impact, you likely have high expectations. You want to prepare your organization for tomorrow’s challenges, foster strategic change, help your key people become more effective leaders, and support them as they navigate career transitions. And, naturally, you want a learning experience that’s engaging, thought-provoking, and leading to real-world application.

If that’s the kind of transformation you’re seeking, welcome to ESMT. We thrive on working with ambitious clients who think big, value innovation, and are serious about making a lasting change. Sure, like any top business school, we offer outstanding faculty, the latest insights, and cutting-edge formats. But what truly sets us apart is the care and commitment of our dedicated client teams.

From that first conversation to the final delivery, our teams are with you every step of the way. We take the time to truly understand what your organization needs, the challenges you’re facing, and the development goals you have in mind. Then, we turn those into tailored, transformative programs that make a real difference. And throughout it all, you’ll get personal attention and thoughtful support.

As a boutique business school with a proven track record—backed by top rankings—we invite you to get to know us better. We believe you’ll find our conversations as engaging as they are productive.

Curious to see what this kind of transformation looks like? Dive into our Impact Stories for closer look at the journeys and success stories of our partners and witness the tangible changes ESMT’s employee training and development can bring to your organization.

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Key facts about ESMT Custom Programs

#8
worldwide
Ranked 8th for custom programs in the Financial Times Ranking 2024. Ranked top 10 three years in a row and that we are youngest b-school among this elite group.
#2
for aims achieved
Ranked #2 worldwide for aims achieved and #3 for program design in the Financial Times Ranking 2024.
300+
Companies supported by ESMT
20,000+
Participants served in our programs
20
Years of experience in creating custom solutions

How we customize our programs

Custom programs at ESMT are developed through a rigorous co-creation process. We take the time to truly understand your organization—how it operates, its goals, challenges, and most importantly, what motivates the individuals and teams driving it forward. Here’s how we make it happen: 

Step 1

Immersion in your world

We start by immersing ourselves in your organization's unique environment. This means gaining a deep understanding of your business model, strategic goals, and the changes you want to achieve.

We also want to learn about your corporate cultureand the challenges around talent development. Ultimately, we want to understand how you’re looking to grow—both as an organization and as a team. 

Step 2

Defining a unified vision and key learning needs 

We then work closely with you to define a shared vision for the program. This involves setting clear learning objectives that align with your broader organizational goals and the development needs of your people.

This alignment lays the groundwork for a program that drives meaningful, relevant outcomes at every level. 

Step 3

Designing tailored interventions

With a shared vision in place, our team crafts a program design that draws on a wide range of interventions. These could include dynamic classroom sessions, individual or peer reflections, coaching, consulting, project work, action learning, and experiential formats.

Every aspect of the design is customized to ensure it addresses your specific needs and leverages the latest trends in executive education. 

Step 4

Continuous enhancement for impact

Once the program is up and running, we collect ongoing feedback from participants and our partners. This ensures we continuously improve the learning experience, making adjustments as needed to maximize its impact and ensure lasting value for your organization. 

Why choose to work with ESMT?

What really sets ESMT apart is our human touch. We take the time to fully understand the “job to be done” and treat the entire process—from program planning to delivery—as a long-term partnership. It’s an open dialogue in which your input shapes every step.

  • Collaborate with a dedicated team that will work closely with you to design and implement a tailor-made learning journey perfectly aligned with your business context.
  • We emphasize the practical application of lessons in program design, using a variety of methods to maximize impact and drive organizational success.
Program director Carolin Puppel in the classroom at ESMT campus

Latest Awards

ESMT Berlin has won the MERIT Award 2024 for Leadership Development for its customized Global Leadership Excellence Program, developed for Schaeffler Group AG. The program stood out for its strong board support, focus on immediate learning transfer, and innovative global modules in the USA, Singapore, and Germany, delivered with cutting-edge teaching methods.

Lei Lu, program director at ESMT Berlin, MERIT award winner

MERIT Award 2024

Formats

As we develop learning journeys, we pay special attention to the interplay between relevant content and creative formats. What our participants learn and how they learn are inseparable questions. Creative formats, if implemented intelligently, can foster engagement, inspire self-discovery, and motivate learners to apply their learnings in their daily practices.

Featured Formats

Participants engaging in group work
Individualized Learning

Our team believes that creating personalized learning journeys is the most effective way to maximize our clients’ investment. We tailor both the content and teaching format to fit each individual’s career path, learning style, and working context, ensuring the best possible learning experience.

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Experiential learning

As part of our experiential learning approach, we design learning laboratories where participants can experiment with leadership styles and practices. In a safe learning environment, they get to experience failure as well as success, so they can be prepared when they lead real teams on real projects and they can use the experience gained from that to be successful. As a bonus, the sessions are a lot of fun as well.

Global Online MBA virtual classroom
Blended learning

Blended learning combines the strengths of asynchronous virtual content, live online interactions, and face-to-face training in order to create new and inspiring learning experiences. With online learning, busy executives gain scheduling flexibility, allowing for better time management. Face-to-face modules stimulate discussion and networking with peers. Done right, blended learning is the best of both worlds. 

Benefits

At ESMT Berlin, we love working with ambitious clients – those who want innovative, transformative solutions specific to their organization.  

Impact-driven transformative journeys

At ESMT, we believe in creating lasting, positive change. Our custom programs are designed to deliver impactful results for both your organization and its people, helping you navigate strategic challenges and unlock new levels of success. 

Personalized, human-centered approach

We care deeply about the people behind the change. By providing personalized support and attention, we ensure that every participant in our programs experiences a learning journey that resonates with their unique needs, aspirations, and growth potential. 

Tailored solutions aligned with your vision

Every organization is different, and we make it our mission to deeply understand yours. We co-create bespoke programs that align with your strategic goals while fostering individual growth, delivering solutions that are as unique as the challenges you face. 

Commitment to excellence, innovation, and research

Our programs are built on a foundation of excellence, innovation, and cutting-edge research. We continuously refine and evolve our learning formats to ensure your program remains relevant, forward-thinking, and impactful. 

A culture of collaboration, care, and ownership

Our client partnerships are driven by a culture of ownership, collaboration, and care. We’re with you every step of the way, ensuring that your learning journey is both fulfilling and empowering, for individuals and the organization. 

Tailor our programs for individuals to your organization

Our programs for individuals provide an excellent foundation for a custom solution. 

Each one can be developed into a tailor-made program that meets your organization’s specific needs.

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Customized program: "Enter the Eurozone"

What our cooperation partners say about their experience with ESMT Berlin.

Impact stories

We have partnered with organizations from across the globe to deliver custom programs to over 20,000 participants. With clients from industries of all shapes and sizes, we pride ourselves on our co-creation process and the lasting impact our programs deliver. 

Want to know more about the tangible impact of our programs? Explore our case studies to see how ESMT Berlin can help you develop new solutions for your business. 

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Meet our program directors

At ESMT Berlin, you will have access to a diverse team of experts who can bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and the real-world challenges your business faces.

Want to know more about our program directors? Meet our program directors—the ones who will help deliver a transformative learning experience for your organization. 

ESMT's Program Directors

Embark on a learning journey with ESMT Custom Programs

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Book

The future of executive education. Learning leadership in a digital age. Edited by Nora Grasselli. ESMT Berlin, 2023