Certificate in Leading Global Teams and Strategy

• Develop impactful leadership skills for global teams 
• Enhance strategic thinking abilities 
• Foster innovation and creativity 
• Improve decision-making processes in a global context.

• Networking and Orientation for International Leaders (Schulich ExecEd & CUOA Business School) 
Build Connections Before You Begin — Kickstart your learning journey with a high-energy networking session designed to foster meaningful connections. Through roundtable introductions, polling questions, and break-out activities, you’ll establish a strong foundation for collaborative learning.

• Leadership & Vision (Schulich ExecEd) 
This session explores leadership styles, long-term strategic thinking, and the alignment of business goals with organizational culture. Learn how to navigate change, inspire teams, and lead with authenticity in fast-paced environments. 

• Innovation & Change Leadership (CUOA Business School) 
This session delves into cultural intelligence, cross-cultural communication, and inclusive leadership strategies. Gain practical insights on managing diverse teams, leveraging digital tools for global collaboration, and creating an inclusive environment that fosters innovation and engagement. 

• Intercultural Management & Global Leadership (CUOA Business School) 
Transform Challenges into Opportunities — Innovation is the key to staying ahead in today’s competitive business world. This session equips you with the tools to foster a culture of creativity, leverage AI and digital transformation, and drive change with confidence. 

• The Art of Negotiating in the Age of AI (CUOA Business School) 
This session explores cutting-edge negotiation techniques, from AI-assisted scenario planning to leveraging digital insights for stronger outcomes. Engage in an interactive simulation to refine your skills and gain a competitive edge in high-stakes business negotiations 

• Strategic Decision Making (Schulich ExecEd) 
This session hones your ability to assess risks, balance corporate responsibility, and lead with confidence. Learn ethical leadership strategies, how to align personal and organizational goals, and how to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in decision-making. 

• Asynchrous Video Talks 
Access a dedicated learning portal featuring short, high-impact video lessons from Schulich ExecEd instructors. These on-demand sessions provide expert insights on leadership, management, and business operations, allowing you to deepen your understanding at your own pace. 

Federico Armani 

Federico has 20+ years of experience as a business leader, specializing in designing, delivering, and developing strategic and operational plans. He is responsible for the development, management, and delivery of training programs related to Negotiation, Sales Effectiveness, Leadership, Behavioral and Communication Styles, Potential Evaluation, Persuasive Communication, Strategy, and Organization. His experience and expertise span diverse industries, business lines, and company sizes, from multinational corporations to medium and small organizations. Regardless of the environment he works in, he focuses on fostering negotiation and communication skills among individuals, departments, and entire organizations to cultivate an impactful communication approach and drive business results. 

JP Gedeon 
JP Gedeon is a nationally recognized, published expert in leadership, leadership psychology, corporate transformation and cultural change. Over the past 20 years, he has held executive level positions in the private, public, academic and association sectors, having developed many of the mainline education and credentialing programs available in the sector today. JP is a highly regarded trainer and consultant, with a wealth of municipal experience. 

Kristina Riis 
Kristina has over 20 years working in business transformation. She is known for being able to take any strategic idea and turn it into operational reality through a mix of careful design and planning. An expert in navigating the tricky human dynamics that get in the way of delivering results. Working with senior leadership teams at the intersection of strategic value-creation, transformation delivery, and culture. Experienced in demanding environments that are experiencing the complexities of scaling, integration, and growth. 

Memfi Sappa 

Memfi is a passionate and certified trainer and facilitator specializing in multicultural team building and leadership development. Born in Italy, she brings international experience to her role at TCO, with a strong focus on cross-cultural awareness, team dynamics, and motivation. Her engaging style, influenced by theatrical improv, inspires audiences and enhances team agility. 
Her work with major multinational companies and her contributions to diversity and inclusion highlight her commitment to nurturing young global leaders. She has co-developed key programs such as The Bridge Builders, Developing Empathy, Understanding Motivation, and Facilitating Teams. 

Yadvinder S. Rana 
Yadvinder holds a Doctorate in Business Administration in Cross-Border M&A negotiations from the Edinburgh Business School, an MBA from the Manchester Business School, and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. 
He is an Adjunct Professor of Cross-Cultural Negotiation at the Catholic University in Milan, and at the Bologna Business School, and delivers negotiation workshops in companies and leading International and Italian Universities and Business Schools such as CUOA Business School. 
He gained a significant international experience between 2004 and 2010 as Africa, Asia & Pacific Sales Director for a global company leader in the luxury goods sector, managing commercial and marketing organizations in China and India, and establishing the company presence in China, India, Japan, S. Korea, Southeast Asia, Middle East. Previously, between 1997 and 2003, he worked for Fiat Group in Pennsylvania – USA, London – UK, and Lyon – France leading cross-functional teams implementing post-M&A integration strategies Xand New Holland, Iveco and Renault V.I., Fiat-GM JV). 

Participation fee is € 1.300 + VAT

- Be First Discount: for registrations and payment by June 25th, 2025

- Early Bird Discount: for registrations and payment by September 1st, 2025

Alumni will also be able to benefit from the dedicated 20% discount.

This course is exclusively reserved for CUOA Alumni who have graduated from a Master's program. 

All Alumni have access to the exclusive Alumni discount of 20%. 

DISCOVER THE PROGRAM 
Thursday May 8th, 3:00-4:00 PM CEST 

Are you interested and want to learn more? Join us and the Schulich ExecEd Team for the launch webinar of this Certificate! 

We will discuss the program's content and learning objectives and answer all your questions.  

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