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Leadership Fit for the Future of Work

As the pace of change accelerates and work environments become more complex, today’s leaders need more than traditional skills—they need new ways of thinking and acting. This is a journey not a destination. The journey is both an inner and an outer journey. It is full of ups and downs. Every context and disruption you lead in needs careful consideration.

Our Leadership Fit for the Future of Work programme is a transformative six-month journey that equips leaders with the mindsets, practices, and skills required to navigate and thrive in a dynamic, interconnected world.

This evidence-based programme combines innovative theory with practical, real-world applications, challenging outdated leadership models in favour of a more human, ethical, and collaborative approach. Through a blend of interactive virtual modules, podcasts, in-person workshops, and real-world projects, participants will explore and develop the key mindsets and practices required to lead effectively in the future of work.

Key Details

23rd April 2025

Next Intake

€4,500 & €4,050 (*UCD Business Alumni)

Fees

6 Months

Duration

25-30

Class Size

Certificate of Completion

Award

Course Dates

Days

DATE

Live Virtual Webinar 1

23rd April (9:30-11:00am)

In-Person Workshop 1

8th & 9th May 

LIve Virtual Webinar 2

11th June (9:30-11:00am)
Live Virtual Webinar 3 30th July (9:30-11:00am)
In-Person Workshop 2 11th & 12th September

 

FT Global Rankings confirm UCD as leading Irish provider of Executive Education

UCD Smurfit Executive Development has been ranked in the global top 50 and EU top 25 in both the Open Enrolment and Custom Executive Education in the 2024 Financial Times Executive Education Rankings continuing its place as Ireland’s leading provider of Executive Education. 

The School is ranked 33rd in the world in the Custom Executive Education Rankings. Within the ranking criteria, the School ranked an impressive 4th globally for Growth reflecting year-on-year revenue growth and repeat business and 27th for Programme Design which ensures flexibility of the curriculum and cutting-edge expert lecturers. Overall, Client Satisfaction is highest in Ireland and ranks 23rd globally.

In the Open Enrolment Ranking, Smurfit Executive Development ranked 46th globally and first in Ireland marking the 7th year in the global top 50. Among the criteria used to assess the categories, the School scored in the global top 50 in 12 out of 14 categories. Find out more here

The ranking demonstrates consistency at the highest standard in the delivery of world-class executive education programmes and places UCD Smurfit Executive Development with an elite group of business institutions that are among the most recognised in the world.

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