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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MERIT Award 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
Embark on a learning journey with ESMT Custom Programs
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