CIO Leadership Excellence Program
Refine Your Digital and Leadership Capabilities 
About the Program
Digital transformation is the key challenge for executives today. WHU and Foundry (formerly IDG Communications) offer an advanced program for senior executives in IT and digitalization that enhances your capabilities to lead and transform your organization into a digital, disruptive, and globalized economy.
The five-day module hosted in Düsseldorf challenges your entrepreneurial mindset and inspirational leadership capabilities. Join an active network of more than 200 program alumni!
Program Content
The CIO Leadership Excellence Program provides a platform for senior professionals to enhance their capabilities to lead transformation in a digital and global business environment. You will boost your leadership capabilities and enhance your entrepreneurial mindset. Moreover, you will broaden your professional network. Enjoy being inspired by renowned faculty and experts from practice. This program is highly interactive and emphasizes peer coaching formats. Launched in 2012, the CIO Leadership Excellence Program has a tight and active network of program alumni who benefit from additional touchpoints provided by our collaboration partner Foundry.
Program Format and Module Dates
The CIO Leadership Excellence Program takes place at WHU Campus Düsseldorf. The program fee is 4,450€ (5,295€ incl. VAT).
For more information and registration please visit the CIO LEP website.
Program Benefits
- Connect to peers and expand your professional network
- Enhance your capabilities to lead your organization into a digital business environment
- Boost your ability to inspire your team(s) and lead transformational change
- Enrich your toolbox in agile management practices
- Deepen your entrepreneurial mindset
- Broaden your scope on the global level of digital transformation
- Become a member of more than 200 program alumni who actively connect
Upon completion, you will be awarded a WHU Executive Education Certificate, a recognized mark of your commitment to growth, leadership, and lifelong learning, issued by one of Europe’s top business schools.
Participant Profile
This program is suitable for senior executives with at least ten years of leadership experience.
Participant job positions include:
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Digitalization Officer (CDO)
- Head of IT Strategy
- Vice President IT
- Vice President Digital
- Director of Strategy
- Digitalization executive in marketing, HR, etc.
The program is targeted at CIOs and IT managers from user companies. Employees from software providers or consultants will not be admitted to the program.
FAQ
1Who is this program for, and what qualifications or experience do I need?
This CIO leadership program in Europe is designed for senior executives in IT and digitalization, including CIOs, CDOs, Heads of IT Strategy, Vice Presidents of IT or Digital, and digitalization executives in functions such as marketing or HR. Participants should have at least ten years of leadership experience. The program supports CIOs, C-level executives, senior IT leaders, and digital transformation decision-makers seeking to strengthen their technology leadership skills.
2Where does the program take place, how long does it last, and what is the format?
The CIO Leadership Excellence Program runs once per year over five in-person days at WHU Campus Düsseldorf, Germany. This digital leadership CIO training combines interactive faculty input, expert sessions, peer coaching, and networking with experienced executives and senior IT and digital leaders.
3What are the key takeaways from this program?
You will strengthen your ability to lead digital transformation, inspire teams, and apply agile management practices. You will also deepen your entrepreneurial mindset and broaden your global perspective on digital business.
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We look forward to connecting with you!