St.Galler Management & Leadership Summer School | English

Summer School Week 1  

There are many reasons to begin the program in St. Gallen—and here is a key one: nestled between the historic tranquility of the Abbey Library and the vibrant atmosphere of the city, we create the ideal environment for harmonizing one’s roots with one’s personal impact.

The first week focuses on values-based and sustainable leadership. Leaders find the balance between management and leadership—but how much of each is needed in their current role? And how can one lead authentically and effectively? The individual answer to this question is a central component of the program. Only those who know themselves—who reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, and idiosyncrasies—can purposefully develop their behavior. 

A high-performing team does not emerge by chance, but through the targeted development of existing talents. Team development is an ongoing process of change and growth that harnesses individual strengths to achieve common goals. Future competencies must be taken into account as early as the strategy development phase and systematically fostered through talent management. 

Week 1 Content
Effective Leadership – Authentic, Value-Driven, Results-Oriented

• Effective Leadership – Authentic, Value-Driven, Results-Oriented
• Introduction to the St. Gallen Leadership Model – Pioneers and Visionaries
• Leadership in Balance – Effective, Authentic, and Value-Driven
• Effective Leadership – The Focus Is on Practical Skills
• One’s own “roots” – the source of values and view of humanity
• Self-image and public image – perceiving oneself through reflection
• The vision – long-term professional and personal orientation – Part 1

Think Tank

Expert lectures and think tank sessions

Summer School Week 2

For us, Vienna is more than just a backdrop—the city is our learning environment. We directly link the traditions and business models of Vienna’s famous coffeehouses to the content of the TRANSFORM! model. In this way, we make the transition from time-honored traditions to new innovations tangible for you.

The second week is dedicated to strategy, change, and culture—crucial success factors for future-oriented leadership. Strategic thinking means recognizing developments early on, steering them purposefully, and responding to changes with foresight. Those who want to actively shape the future must continuously analyze markets, competitors, and technologies, identify opportunities from trends, and make smart decisions. The appropriate methods and tools are taught in a practical manner to effectively implement strategies. 

Change opens up new possibilities. It challenges us, creates space for innovation, and drives progress. Those who actively shape change rather than merely managing it strengthen their companies, leadership skills, and their own impact. Successful transformation management requires a deep understanding of structures, dynamics, and the people who help shape this change. 

But how can you effectively foster change, engage teams, and open up new perspectives? How can uncertainty be transformed into curiosity?

Week 2 Content
Successful and Forward-Looking Leadership in a Changing World

• The Vision – Setting Long-Term Professional and Personal Goals – Part 2
• Strategy Is Work – Thinking Strategically and Asking the Right Questions
• People and Culture – Preparing for Change and Actively Managing It
• Viable Organizations – How About Networked Instead of Centralized Versus Decentralized?
• Job Design – Supporting and Developing Unique Individuals
• Results-Oriented Leadership – Implementation Makes the Difference

Think Tank

Expert lectures and think tank sessions