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CIREM-HEC MTL'S PROGRAM
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From Experience to Strategic Vision
Businesses and organizations in all industry sectors continue to face an increasing number of constraints, including reduced flexibility, the growing need for accountability, the gradual elimination of middle managers, not to mention the need to adapt to market fluctuations and globalization. Businesses seeking to evolve and stand out from the competition are forced to look for effective solutions.
In this type of context, senior executives have to fully understand and master the intricacies of their business, as well as the interrelations involved. They are also expected to see beyond their field of day-to-day activities. Acquiring an integrated strategic vision will enable them to grasp the issues, to react smartly and to broaden their horizons by understanding economic, social, political, cultural and competitive realities, in a context that is not merely local or national, but also international.
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The Program :
• intensive (up to 51 hours a week), to develop a strategic vision in a local and global context,
• in French,
• in residence, so that participants can fully devote themselves to studying,
• in an environment promoting interaction between participants,
• proven, thanks to a flexible teaching concept.
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As a non-profit organization, CIREM is able to provide such training at a very competitive price. |
Networking Between Participants
All participants have management experience at the middle or senior level. They come to us from every area of expertise, every industry sector and every type of business, which creates an environment that is highly conducive to exchange.
Invariably, session after session, participants mention the winning nature of the comprehensive, in-depth and integrated course content, adding that the synergy stemming from the pooling of each person’s background, experience and training leads to exceptionally rich exchanges. They all agree on the exceptional value of the program.
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Profile of program participants :
• Participants are high-potential executives.
• They have at least ten years of relevant work experience, some portion of which is linked to management functions,
• They occupy an executive position, either in a private firm, or in a public or parapublic-sector organization,
• They hold a university degree (for the most part),
• They are between 30 to 45 years of age.
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A Flexible and Proven Learning Approach
CIREM – HEC Montréal’s learning approach maximizes effectiveness and reflects the needs and knowledge of each participant. Interaction is frequently triggered among the group of participants as a means of encouraging the sharing of experience and knowledge. Learning methods include :
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• simulation exercises,
• case studies,
• role playing,
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• team assignments,
• business software simulations.
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The program is developed by educators who are attentive to the needs of executives and administrators from all backgrounds. Most are consultants operating among companies in both the private and public sectors, and all of them are recognized as excellent communicators.
>> Four major topics
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All program courses deal with the following topics, but from different angles :
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• Integrated strategic approach: situate the organization’s mission in the expanded context of its competitive, economic, social and political environment.
• Market globalization: understand the current and future impact of this phenomenon.
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• Interdependence of the business functions: promote the development of optimum management processes.
• Business transformation: grasp the role of the manager as an agent and catalyst for change.
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