A compact seminar for managing directors, executives and senior managers who are responsible for, design and accompany organisational transformation.
We bring together science and practice: INFORM - ENABLE - MOBILISE
"The country needs new organisations",
yet about 70 percent of all transformations still fail. Results from research and practice show that companies often encounter the same hurdles and also benefit from the same success factors. In this compact seminar, we will show you what these are and which insights your company can particularly benefit from in order to holistically design and successfully implement your transformation. Together with academics, peers and transformation coaches, you will reflect on your challenges and develop options for action according to your needs.
Upcoming events | 2026: September 16–19, 2026, St. Gallen 2027: September 22–25, 2027, St. Gallen |
Times & Schedule | The seminar begins at 8:30 a.m. on all four days and ends at 5:30 p.m., except on the last day, when it ends at 4:30 p.m. Details regarding the seminar schedule will be provided with the registration confirmation. |
Conclusion | FAA-HSG Certificate of Participation, 4 ECTS (+1) credit points |
| Execution | The course will be conducted in German (knowledge of English is recommended, as some seminar materials are in English). Photos will be taken during the events and used for publication on LinkedIn, in brochures, and on the organizer’s website. |
| Fees | CHF 4,700, including course materials, refreshments during breaks and lunch, and a team networking event; excludes travel, lodging, and meal expenses. (Prices subject to change).
Discounts: FAA-HSG alumni receive a 10% discount on the course fee. Employees of organizations that are members of the FAA-HSG Support Association receive a 15% discount on the course fee. These discounts cannot be combined. |
Registration Deadline | up to one week before the seminar begins, as long as space is available |
Number of Participants | A maximum of 24 people |
Target group | This continuing education program is designed for CEOs, top executives, and senior managers who are responsible for, actively shape, and oversee transformation processes at the strategic level. It is aimed at CEOs, executives, and department heads from SMEs and large corporations across various fields, including transformation, strategy, organizational development, leadership development, people and talent management, and others. We aim to attract a diverse group of participants from all sectors of business, the public sector, and NGOs. |
| Application | zur Seminaranmeldung |
Gain Scientific Insights!
You’ll gain access to the latest scientific findings from organizational research, behavioral economics, and psychology to broaden your perspective on successful transformation.
Learn from Pioneers and Peers!
You’ll benefit from a wide range of real-world business examples. You’ll also learn from your peers’ expertise on how to overcome obstacles and drive transformation.
Apply What You’ve Learned Right Away!
Every day, you’ll be guided by experienced transformation coaches to apply the day’s insights to your own transformation case and work together to develop concrete recommendations for action.
Expand Your Network!
Experts from academia and the professional world will enrich your network; you’ll also become a member of our exclusive FAA-HSG alumni network. Take advantage of the many opportunities for exchange during this compact seminar—for example, at our networking events on the evening of the first seminar day or on Friday evening during a guest lecture with “snacks & drinks” in a relaxed atmosphere.
Full Professor of Human Resource Management at the University of St. Gallen, Director of FAA-HSG
CEO & Founder of Impact290Degrees GmbH, Lecturer in Organizational and Management Studies at the University of St. Gallen
Vice President and Head of Strategy, Corporate Development, and M&A at HARTING | CAPITAL Top 40 Under 40
General Counsel and Head of the Legal Department at KfW
Board Member and Head of Business Transformation, P&C @AXA
Psychological Psychotherapist (Depth Psychology), Existential Analyst, Instructor & Executive Coach
Transformation Designer, Coach, and Founder @covolution
We bring science and practice together: INFORM – ENABLE – MOBILIZE
Each training day is divided into three parts:
(1) INFORM: Participants learn about the current state of research on the day’s topic.
(2) ENABLE: Use cases provide insights into practical implementations and, at the same time, introduce tools that can help participants successfully shape their own transformation processes.
(3) MOBILIZE: In coaching sessions with experienced transformation coaches and peers, participants work together to identify which courses of action are available and recommended for their own transformation case.
Leverage your leadership role and become a pro at designing and executing powerful transformation processes!
4 Days – 4 Topics:
(1) Examining Objectives and Strategy
(2) Identifying Obstacles
(3) Designing Experiments
(4) Aligning Leadership
The next seminar will take place from 23rd until 26th October 2024 at Hotel Einstein, Berneggstrasse 2, 9000 St. Gallen, (https://www.einstein.ch/de/).
The first day of the seminar starts at 9.00 am. The other days start at 8.15 am until 5.30 pm each. The seminar ends on the last day at 17:00. Participants can reserve rooms from the pre-reserved room contingent up to 2 months before the start of the seminar, the details of the seminar will be announced with the registration confirmation.
The seminar fee is CHF 4,500 incl. documentation, break/lunch, incl. team networking event, excl. travel, accommodation/food costs.
Alumni of other FAA-HSG executive education programs receive a 10% discount on the course fee. Employees of the FAA-HSG's "Fördergesellschaft" (sponsoring organizations) receive a 15% discount on the course fee. These discounts are not cumulative.
Together with our proven experts, you will develop solutions that are tailored to your company and your leadership challenges. You
Last but not least, our compact seminar offers you an exclusive opportunity to exchange ideas and network with experienced decision-makers from other companies outside the course environment at the evening events.
Each training day is divided into three parts:
(1) INFORM: The current state of research on the topic of the day is conveyed.
(2) ENABLE: Use cases provide insights into practical implementations and at the same time convey possible tools for successfully shaping one's own transformation processes.
(3) MOBILIZE: In coaching sessions with experienced transformation coaches and peers, participants will work out together which options for action exist and are recommended for
their own transformation case.
This training programme is aimed at managing directors, top and senior managers who are responsible for, actively shape and support transformation processes at a strategic level. It is aimed at managing directors, executives and department heads from various departments: transformation, strategy, organisational development, leadership development, people and talent management and others. This includes managers from SMEs as well as managers from large companies. We aim to attract a broad range of participants from all areas of business and the public sector.
Seminar lead:
Prof. Dr. Antoinette Weibel is one of the world's leading researchers on trust and organisation. She is a full professor for human resources management at the University of St. Gallen, director at the Institute for Work and Employment Research (FAA-HSG), a presidium member in numerous associations as well as a speaker, coach and sparring partner for top management and C-suites.
Dr. Meike Wiemann-Hügler, Programme lead, Researcher and Lecturer in Organisational and Management Studies
Your lecturers and speakers:
Dr. Sandra Berenbold, CEO & Founder, Impact290Degrees GmbH, Lecturer in Organisational and Management Studies
Boris Billing, Head of Development & Transformation, Zürcher Kantonalbank
Julian Fieres, Vice President of Transformation, Strategy, Sustainability & Digitalization, ZF Group
Dr. Christoph Kolbe, Psychological psychotherapist Leadership trainer
Dr. Katrin Leonhardt, Chairwoman of the Board of Managing Directors, Sächsische Aufbaubank - Förderbank
Dr. Frédéric Schneider, Lecturer in Behavioural Economics, University of Birmingham and Executive Educator, Enlightened Enterprise Academy
Markus Stoisser, PO Rhythmix, People & Strategy Bridgehead, Coach, Facilitator, Future Designer Haufe Talent
Julia Straub, Transformation designer, coach and founder, covolution
Timm Urschinger, CEO, Co-Founder & Transformation Architect, LIVEsciences
Nadine Zasadzin, Transformation, Agile and Executive Coach, KMPG
Here you can download our course brochure: Download
“Highly recommended! It provides an analytical perspective on the transformation challenges facing your own company. The academic articles help you clearly identify obstacles, while the practical articles and coaching sessions offer potential solutions.”
““Transform or die” is the message in many articles on the subject. But what’s missing during periods of major change is a holistic approach to corporate transformation. This seminar fills that gap—I highly recommend it!”
“The leadership program offers a unique combination of scientifically grounded methods and practical strategies designed to equip leaders with the specific skills needed to successfully manage transformation processes.”
“By combining theory and practice, I have gained many valuable insights, and I am looking forward to applying them to my work.”
“I was really impressed by this leadership training program! The practical content and the instructors’ expert delivery provided me with valuable insights and tools for managing change processes within the company.”
