Leadership & Strategy

Leadership Training: Develop yourself into a strategic leader

Leadership is about more than making decisions: it's about demonstrating vision, staying on course, and engaging others in change. Nyenrode's programs offer you the insights and building blocks to make an immediate difference for yourself, your team, and your organization. Read more.

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8 programs

  • Leadership Essentials (English)

    Start date: December 8, 2025 (Closed for enrollment), February 2, 2026 (English), April 13, 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    Leadership Essentials is centered around impactful leadership. As a project manager, consultant, or team leader, you will learn to mobilize people toward a shared goal through authentic leadership by bringing out the best in yourself and those around you.

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  • Policy, Strategy and Organization

    Start date: Start Autumn, 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

  • Transition, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

    Start date: Autumn, 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

    MMBA

  • Global HR Leadership Program

    Start date: March 4th 2026
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Breukelen
    • Other...

    The world of HR is changing. A 6 Months Blended Learning Journey To UNLOCK Your Potential

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  • Cooperation and Leadership

    Start date: March 4th 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

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  • Global L&D Leadership Diploma Program

    Start date: March 26, 2026
    Language:
    • English
    Location:
    • Amsterdam
    • Online
    • Other...

    Get new insights on how organizations can be more effective and efficient in developing their people by following the Global Master Program: L&D Leadership

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  • Leadership and Cooperation

    Start date: March 16th 2026
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    The module Leadership and Cooperation prepares you for the leadership of the future. Part of the modular MBA Business & IT.

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  • Strategy & Business Transformation

    Start date: 16 September 2025
    Language:
    • Dutch
    Location:
    • Breukelen

    This module is only given in Dutch. Please visit our Dutch site.

    Executive Education

Why leadership training at Nyenrode?

Build your strategic leadership with a leadership program at Nyenrode Business University. Real impact begins with leadership that combines vision, courage, and decisiveness. Your development starts with self-awareness and up-to-date knowledge. Our professors, lecturers, and coaches will provide you with the right building blocks for growth in your role as a strategic leader.

A leadership and strategy program at Nyenrode Business University means:

  • Directly applicable knowledge from professors and lecturers on current topics
  • Focus on your personal development as a leader and manager
  • For every career stage - from novice manager to experienced executive
  • Choose from short updates and in-depth courses in leadership, strategy, and management
Develop your talent and get the best out of yourself, your team, and your organization. By thinking differently, stepping back, and looking from new perspectives, you will learn to effectively tackle complex problems within your organization.

 

Join these professionals

  • "The program occasionally pushes participants well out of their comfort zone, maximizing learning impact."

    Harald Kruithof Algemeen directeur bij Language Partners B.V.
    Harald Kruithof

    The SLP lives up to Nyenrode's motto: it's a reward for life. Not only are the latest perspectives on strategy development covered, but participants also learn quickly enough about their own leadership qualities to determine how to most effectively implement strategy. The program regularly pushes participants significantly beyond their comfort zones, maximizing their learning impact. In short, participants leave the program enriched.

  • "Food for thought about leadership in the broadest sense of the word, personally, but also company-wide."

    Marjolijn Put Sr. Int. Brand Manager bij Looye Kwekers
    Marjolijn Put

    Food for thought about leadership in the broadest sense of the word, personally, but also company-wide.

  • "Gained more insight into my own leadership style and several applicable theories for the implementation of my projects."

    Remy Vorage Projectmanager HR Transitie ForCZ bij CZ
    Remy Vorage

    Gained more insight into my own leadership style, several applicable theories for the execution/management of my projects, and insight into the different motivations of team members and their actions.

  • "The AMP program has enabled me to look at my organization and my own performance from a distance."

    Lucas Lammers CEO bij LC Packaging
    Lucas Lammers

    The AMP program has allowed me to take a step back and look at my organization and my own performance. It has confirmed the things we absolutely must continue to do and made me think about things that could be done differently, both with regard to the organization as a whole and, most importantly, with regard to my own performance!

  • "It is precisely the, sometimes, contradiction in the approach that makes it move you."

    Arne Verhoeven Manager bij Fokus Wonen
    Arne Verhoeven

    A series of lectures, each one highly inspiring, based on its own specific topic. It's precisely the sometimes contradictory approach that makes them truly engaging. I'm able to take away points from each lecture that I find relevant to my leadership style.

  • "The program helped me land in my vision and development in the field of my personal leadership."

    Lara van der Well Directeur-bestuurder bij Stichting Exodus Zuid-Holland
    Lara van der Well

    The program helped me establish my vision and develop my personal leadership skills. The high level of the lectures, the inspiring instructors, the tools, and the "opening up our perspective on the world around us" offer our organization so much in terms of innovation and further development. We've been working on this throughout the Strategic Leadership Program.

Executive Education in Leadership: Develop yourself and your team

Do you want to strengthen your leadership and take your organization to the next level? Nyenrode's leadership programs help you develop your talent, effectively tackle complex challenges, and get the most out of yourself and your team.

Whether you're a manager, director, or professional: there's always a program that suits you. You can choose short, inspiring programs or intensive leadership programs that offer more depth in strategy, vision, and personal development. Customized solutions are also available for teams that want to grow together.

Your development is central to our professors, lecturers, and coaches. They challenge you and guide you personally. Are you ready for the next step?

Frequently asked questions 

What can you achieve with leadership training at Nyenrode?

A leadership program at Nyenrode Business University helps you purposefully develop and deepen your leadership skills, with immediately applicable insights for your organization. You will learn:

  • to think strategically and chart a course
  • to gain new perspectives on stakeholder management

  • to develop skills to lead change

For senior managers, leaders, and directors, it's an investment in personal growth and professional impact: you'll enhance your ability to guide teams, departments, or the entire organization. This not only contributes to your own success but also to sustainable value creation within your organization.

 

Who is a leadership program at Nyenrode suitable for?

Leadership programs at Nyenrode Business University are designed for professionals who want to strengthen their leadership, from aspiring managers to very senior leaders. This includes (prospective) team leaders and managers who want to solidify their leadership foundation, as well as senior managers, business unit directors, strategic leaders, board members, and C-level executives who want to set the course and drive change within their organizations. The programs are designed to challenge and inspire participants, and connect them with like-minded individuals with whom they can share valuable experiences.

What are the admission requirements for a leadership program at Nyenrode?

Nyenrode primarily considers relevant work experience and leadership ambitions for admission, ensuring you learn in a group with similar, experienced professionals. Most leadership programs require you to have leadership experience or demonstrably step into a managerial or strategic role.

For senior and executive programs, specific attention is paid to your experience in leading teams, departments, or organizations, strategic responsibility, and ability to oversee complex issues.

The goal is to create groups where participants learn from and with each other, so you benefit not only from the program content but also from the diverse practical experiences within the group.

What are the practical components of a leadership program at Nyenrode?

Leadership programs at Nyenrode Business University are strongly practice-oriented and designed to deliver immediate results in your own work environment. This includes working with real-life case studies from your own practice, interactive workshops, coaching and intervision sessions with peers, and assignments that you can immediately apply within your team or organization. You'll not only learn concepts and models but also develop concrete plans for your own challenges.

For senior managers and strategic leaders, this means honing your vision and leadership style and learning how to effectively lead your organization through change and growth.

Can leadership training at Nyenrode be combined with a full-time job?

Yes, all leadership programs at Nyenrode are designed for working professionals. This means you study alongside your job and can immediately apply what you've learned. The programs are modular and clearly structured, allowing you to prepare and organize in a timely manner. This makes them easily compatible with a demanding role as a senior manager, director, or board member. Moreover, many programs are deliberately designed with modules in between, giving you time to integrate what you've learned into your daily practice and reflect on it with your fellow participants.

Does Nyenrode also offer leadership programs with management and strategy components?

Absolutely. Nyenrode offers leadership programs that combine leadership development with management skills and strategic thinking. This is essential for senior managers, business unit directors, and strategic leaders who not only want to learn to inspire and coach, but also want to chart a course, lead change processes, and make an impact across the organization. The programs help you develop a vision, translate strategy into action, and effectively manage results, focusing on both the individual and the organization.

What leadership training courses can I take for team coaching and team development?

At Nyenrode Business University, you can take various leadership programs specifically focused on developing your team coaching and development skills. These programs help you better understand how to motivate teams, how to positively influence group dynamics, and how to build a culture of collaboration and ownership. They are ideal for managers and leaders who manage teams or are involved in change processes. You will learn how to shape your leadership role in guiding your team toward improved performance and greater engagement.

Which strategy courses are part of the leadership development offering at Nyenrode?

Nyenrode offers various leadership programs with a strong focus on strategy and vision development. These programs are specifically designed for senior managers, directors, and board members who want to set a course and make an impact at the highest level. You will learn to think strategically and analyze, create stakeholder alignment, and translate your vision into achievable plans. The programs are designed to strengthen your role as a leading leader and prepare you for the challenges of a complex, rapidly changing world.

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