Canton of Vaud
Leadership Excellence Training in the canton of Vaud
A tailored in-company programme for managers and executives, built around real situations from organisations across Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux.
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Headquarters of international sports federations, global agri-food groups in Vevey, EPFL spin-offs, industrial SMEs in the Broye region: Vaud's leaders run very different organisations, yet share a common challenge — conveying a clear vision to demanding and often highly qualified teams.
The Leadership Excellence programme in the canton of Vaud develops executive presence, decision quality and succession planning.
The challenges of leadership in the canton of Vaud
- Leading teams of highly qualified experts who expect meaning and purpose.
- Moving from start-up mode to scale-up mode without losing agility.
- Exercising international leadership from a Vaud headquarters.
- Preparing succession in the canton's family-run SMEs.
The programme in 6 modules
- Executive presence before the board and teams.Develop an impactful presence and strategic communication to convince an international board of directors or inspire your multicultural teams within a group based in Vevey.
- Deciding under uncertainty with incomplete data.Learn to make decisions in the face of complex situations at EPFL start-ups or industrial SMEs in the Broye region, assessing uncertain scenarios with discernment.
- Delegating within a scale-up executive team or agri-food headquarters.Master the art of entrusting key responsibilities to leaders of innovative scale-ups or experienced executives of international sports federations based in the region.
- Leading experts: managing people more skilled than oneself.Acquire the tools to effectively guide teams of highly qualified experts, whether from EPFL engineering or the Vaud agri-food sector.
- Preparing and supporting succession.Structure relevant development pathways for your organisation's future leaders, whether a family-owned SME or a multinational established in the canton.
- Managing one's energy over the long term.Identify and implement personalised strategies to maintain your vitality and performance as a leader in the face of the intense challenges of the Vaud business world.
What the leadership Excellence Training in the canton of Vaud programme covers
The leadership Excellence Training in the canton of Vaud programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn leadership excellence into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in the canton of Vaud.
Core themes typically include: Présence exécutive; Décision sous incertitude; Délégation stratégique. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.
A method grounded in research and practice
Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.
Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.
Who should attend the leadership Excellence Training in the canton of Vaud
The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.
Sessions take place on your premises in the canton of Vaud, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.
Expected outcomes
At the end of the leadership Excellence Training in the canton of Vaud, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.
Leadership Excellence training locations in the canton of Vaud
- Lausanne
- Vevey
- Montreux
In-company training in the canton of Vaud
Looking for Leadership Excellence training in the canton of Vaud? We come to your premises in Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux and anywhere in the canton of Vaud. Find Swiss Human Resources on Google Maps and call us to organise your training locally.
SHR — Swiss Human ResourcesEsplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy
+41 58 788 01 69View the area on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions
Is the programme also suitable for start-up founders?
Yes, one module specifically addresses the transition from founder to leader of a larger team.
Can it be delivered in English?
Yes, for international headquarters in the Lake Geneva region, we deliver in French, English or a mixed format.