Bonnier Leadership Program

The Bonnier Leadership Program is one of the most appreciated and longest running programs of the Bonnier Media University. It is now an international program conducted in English, facilitating a network of managers from Bonnier companies all over the world. Some may argue that leadership style is something local which looks different in respective country. However, personal leadership always boils down to the same kind of human challenges everywhere: the ability to coach and communicate, to give and receive feedback. Most managers express their need to learn and get more self-confidence in their role as a leader.

What

The objective of the Bonnier Leadership Program is to develop leader and management competence. The participants will learn and practice tools for personal and organizational development. The program will also increase the knowledge of the Bonnier Group as a family company, its values and history.

On the agenda there will be subjects such as:

• Self awareness of my strength and weaknesses as a leader
• Coaching, communication and feedback 
• How to handle conflicts
• How to create, lead and manage change
• Operational, strategic and visionary leadership perspectives
• How to work with values

Who

The managers who participate need to have some years of management experience and responsibility for personnel. They will represent all forms of media and come from all countries in Europe where the Bonnier Group is active.

How

The teaching style at the Bonnier Media University is process-oriented and based on interactive participation; learning happens through doing, more practice and exercises than theories.

Format

The nine-day course is divided into two modules of four days plus one day of work at home. The number of participants is limited to 20. The program is conducted in English.

Faculty

The Program Director is Stefan Mehr, President and Executive Director of Bonnier Media University. He will co-lead the program together with Stefan Dahlberg, management consultant.

Program Fee

4,200 EUR, excluding VAT. Board, lodging and travel expenses are not included.

How to apply

Companies within the Bonnier Group are welcome to nominate participants. The Bonnier Media University makes the final decision based on pedagogical reasons and in regards to multiplicity.