EBU Academy Future Leaders Programme
The Future Leaders Programme is a transformative journey designed for aspiring leaders who want to navigate the ever-evolving media industry. The programme equips participants with the skills, insights, and strategies needed to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. More details: https://academy.ebu.ch/future-leaders-programme
Who it’s for
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Functional experts looking to expand their scope within the media industry
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Media professionals with initial management experience
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Any media professional ready to take on greater leadership responsibilities within their organisation
Schedule
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Berlin: 2–4 June 2026
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Bergen: 1–3 September 2026
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Ghent: 3–5 November 2026
Mentorship
Throughout the programme, participants are paired with a mentor.
These mentors are distinguished senior executives from the media industry.
Fees
€9,800
Contact
Frédéric Frantz
[email protected]
+41 22 717 21 48
Programme Outline
Module 1: Strategy and Customer Centricity (ESMT – Berlin)
This module focuses on designing and executing strategies that are both mission-driven and customer-centric, aligning public value with audience needs and expectations.
Module 2: Leadership in Execution (BI Norwegian Business School – Bergen)
This module helps bridge the gap between strategy and results. It explores leadership behaviours, communication skills, and organisational practices that turn ideas into sustained impact and mobilise teams for change.
Module 3: Unleashing Innovation: Change Management and Innovation Challenge (Ghent)
In the innovation challenge, participants collaborate in groups of four to tackle a real innovation topic. The project involves exploring new growth opportunities, formulating a fresh business model, creating a prototype for a new service or product, and presenting ideas persuasively.