Learning methods

The IEDC custom programs are designed to maximize the learning experience for participants through a combination of traditional lectures, real-world industry examples, company-specific discussions, and small group work on a range of cases and scenarios.
The sessions are highly interactive and participants must be prepared to contribute to them by sharing their own business experiences in the context of the topics being discussed.

Your program could include any of these methods and many more:

Business simulations

Simulations, both face-to-face and virtual, allow managers to practice theories and apply business concepts.

Friendly consulting (work in coaching groups)

Participants study their own actions and experiences in a group in order to improve performance. This gives individuals time to explore issues that they need to resolve in an environment which is empowering and which helps the individual to find a solution – rather than be told what to do.

Group work

Two types of groups can be discerned: Study groups, formed for supporting the learning process during the modules; or working (buzz) groups for in-class case study analysis and other assignments and exercises.

Learning from art metaphor

IEDC uses art as a platform for leadership development: it inspires exploration and enhancement of the sources of personal inspiration and creativity. Participants will work with artists who are able to transmit lessons of creative leadership through art.

Projects

Learning by doing is praised as the most effective approach to management development. IEDC has built outstanding know-how in management education based on a combination of traditional learning and work on solving "real-life" business problems.

Tailored case studies

Case studies provide practical, real-life examples that can be used to put theory into context and encourage active learning.

Virtual learning

Our virtual learning environment is tailored to your needs - whether you need virtual teamwork, business project work or a virtual learning community during the modules.