Executive Academy in Leading Transition

The first module consists of two sessions:

• EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia – Teambuilding and Introduction to Coaching and Fieldwork
• EKA Campus in Narva, Joala 18, Narva Estonia – Strategy and Systems.

The first session – Teambuilding, Introduction to Coaching and Fieldwork

The first session improves communication skills by introducing through constant feedback and coaching tools. The session helps participants to learn how to summarise and communicate complex issues in easy and understandable ways. The interactive workshop on coaching tools and techniques is delivered by Peep Aaviksoo and Merle Viirmaa.

Goals:

• Uses coaching in personal and professional development.
• Uses tools for group coaching in team setting.

The second session – Strategy and Systems

The second session takes a multi-level view to leading and designing change:

1. On systems level, it focuses on adapting to change in VUCA environment that requires understanding uncertainties and complexities.
2. On organisational level, it focuses on creating change in social systems comprised of individuals with occasionally aligning or conflicting goals.
3. On individual level, it focuses on creating change in oneself. Reflecting on participants development goals.

The session is delivered by Meelis Kitsing, Katri Raik and Kaarel Suuk

Goals:

• Uses strategy and systems thinking in transformative change.
• Applies skills for strategic planning and systems analysis.

This session focuses on the importance of coaching in a rapidly changing world. It develops skills for effective coaching and group coaching techniques. The module helps participants to adapt to change and lead others through change.

Session Overview

Location: EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• Introduction to Study Programme and Fieldwork
• Coaching Introduction – Listening and Coaching Individuals
• Using Coaching for Leadership Techniques.

Session Contents

The aim of this session is to start with initial fieldwork and obtain the skills of coaching.

• The person who completes the course acquires knowledge that enables a better understanding of the nature and potential of coaching in the development of management culture and the application of coaching methods and tools.
• The subject brings clarity to the differences between coaching-mentoring-consultation-training and helps to discover alternatives to giving advice. An effective GROW model is introduced, which allows you to start coaching right away. The course covers important techniques for effective coaching, including developing listening skills and practicing asking open questions.
• You will learn ways of listening that make your partner talk more, and you will be offered standard questions for practice that will bring the best answer.
• Those who have completed the course know the characteristics of coaching management and know how to combine it with other management styles. You will learn to design forward and feedback conversations.
• The course offers a lively learning environment and plenty of practical exercises.

Session Assignment

An essay on the topic “Who am I” with a length of 2-3 x A4 (750-1000 words), which must be uploaded to Canvas.

Session Reflection

Session reflection will take place virtually to discuss the session assignment.

This session focuses on strategic planning and systems thinking in the context of transformative change.

Session Overview

Location: EKA Campus in Narva, Joala 18, Narva Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

Session Contents

The second session takes a multi-level view to leading and designing change:

1. On systems level, it focuses on adapting to change in VUCA environment that requires understanding uncertainties and complexities.
2. On organisational level, it focuses on creating change in social systems comprised of individuals with occasionally aligning or conflicting goals.
3. On individual level, it focuses on creating change in oneself. Reflecting on participants development goals.

The session is delivered by Meelis Kitsing, Katri Raik and Kaarel Suuk

Goals:

• Uses strategy and systems thinking in transformative change.
• Applies skills for strategic planning and systems analysis.

This module focuses on the importance of analysis and benchmarking in systems-oriented design.

Session Overview

Location: EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

This module focuses on managing transformative innovation projects and learning from the best global practices.

This module focuses on setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and conducting cost-benefit analyses.

Session Overview

Location: EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

This module focuses on the balance between radical innovation and fine-tuning existing processes, with a focus on the technology basis.

Session Overview

Location: EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

This module focuses on designing value propositions, assessing viability, managing risks, and considering ethics.

Session Overview

Location: EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

This module focuses on business modeling, pricing strategies, and budgeting.

Session Overview

Location: EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• In progress

This module focuses on action planning, production management, investment decisions, and legal aspects such as GDPR, taxes, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

Session Overview

Location: EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia

This module focuses on communication, marketing, and sales.

Session Overview

Location: EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia

Timing:

• Marketing and Sales to achieve Organisational, Social and Personal Impact
• Media Communications Workshop.
• Public Presentation of Project Outcomes.
• EBS Campus in Tallinn – Final Graduation Ceremony

Session Contents

The goal of the media communication workshop is to equip participants with knowledge and practical tips for engaging with journalists, support the development of their personal presentation styles, boost their confidence, and optimally prepare them for presenting their message to the public. The workshop aims to guide participants in preparing for interviews, ensuring they remain focused on content during the interview, aware of their unique qualities and strengths, open,  confident, and ready to handle any surprises that may arise during the interview.

As part of the workshop preparation, each participant is required to produce a one A4 page text as written homework, based on their work, on a topic they wish to discuss in an interview. The methods used in the workshop include mini-lectures, interview video training, video analysis, and discussion.

Media communication workshop (television interview simulation) is an experiential learning-based training where:

• Participants are provided with an overview of the fundamentals of conveying effective messages in media communications, enabling them to practice public speaking skills and interview techniques relevant to their day-to-day work;
• Best practices are shared with participants, along with tips to guide their interactions with the media;
• Participants are inspired and encouraged to embrace the role of spokesperson for their organization and/or field, leveraging their unique personalities and individual strengths, and allowing them to reflect on their personal experiences with media communication.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Analyze their performance as public speakers and spokespersons, identifying their strengths and weaknesses related to media communication and interviews.
• Manage both their verbal and non-verbal communication and behavior during media interview situations, cope with the stress of public speaking and employ techniques to boost speaking confidence, in order to be impactful and persuasive when addressing public audiences and interacting with the media.
• Consider the needs of different audiences and adapt their presentation style to suit various contexts and situations.

The second module consists of two sessions:

• EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia – Analyses and Benchmarks
• Study Tour to Saarbrücken, Germany – Strategy and Systems.

The third session – Analyses and Benchmarks

This module focuses on the importance of analysis and benchmarking in systems-oriented design.

The fourth session – Study Tour to Saarbrücken

The third module consists of two sessions:

• EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia – Prioritisation and Analysing Future Focus
• EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia – Disruptive and Radical Innovation for New Idea Generation

The fifth session – Prioritisation and Analysing Future Focus

This module focuses on setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and conducting cost-benefit analyses.

The sixth session – Disruptive and Radical Innovation for New Idea Generation

This module focuses on the balance between radical innovation and fine-tuning existing processes, with a focus on the technology basis.

The fourth module consists of two sessions:

• EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia – Value Proposition and Value Creation
• (virtual meeting)
• EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia – Business Modeling and Value Capture
• (virtual meeting)

The 7th session – Value Proposition and Value Creation

This module focuses on designing value propositions, assessing viability, managing risks, and considering ethics.

The 8th session – Business Modeling and Value Capture

This module focuses on business modeling, pricing strategies, and budgeting.

The fifth module consists of:

• EKA Campus in Tallinn, Põhja puiestee 7, Tallinn, Estonia – Action Planning
• (virtual meeting)
• EBS Campus in Tallinn, Lauteri 3, Tallinn, Estonia – Communications and Marketing
• EBS Campus in Tallinn – Final Graduation Ceremony

The 9th Session – Action Planning

This module focuses on action planning, production management, investment decisions, and legal aspects such as GDPR, taxes, intellectual property, and mergers and acquisitions.

The 10th Session – Communications and Marketing

This module focuses on communication, marketing, and sales.