Leading with impact requires more than management.
It demands strategic vision, agility in decision-making and the ability to mobilize teams in a constantly evolving market.
AESE Campus
October 15, 2026 to February 11, 2027
Thursday, 1:00 PM » 7:30 PM (lunch included).
Friday, 9:00 AM » 1:15 PM
AESE Campus
February 22 to July 5, 2027
Tuesday, 1:00 PM » 7:30 PM (lunch included).
Wednesday, 9:00 AM » 1:15 PM
Porto + Lisbon
180h In-Person Training
144h Preparation Work
Portuguese
Introduction
Management requires technique. Leadership requires transformation.
The PGL – Leadership Program at AESE was developed for professionals in positions of responsibility who want to strengthen leadership and integrated management skills in an increasingly challenging world.
With a multidisciplinary approach and focus on individual transformation, the program combines strategic vision, decision-making, teamwork and emotional intelligence — essential elements for leading with impact.
Throughout the program, participants reflect on their role as leaders, expand self-awareness and gain tools to mobilize teams, accelerate results and contribute to more human and effective organizations.
Objectives
Consolidate management skills
Master fundamental concepts in marketing, finance, operations and strategy for more informed and effective decisions.
Develop leadership skills
Reflect on the leader’s role, enhance self-awareness and develop communication, empathy and team management.
Integrate knowledge and action
Apply a practical and multidisciplinary vision of management, oriented toward results and value creation.
Reflect with depth
Leverage the program space to question, learn from peers and rethink one’s own leadership style.
Class Profile
The PGL | Leadership Program is designed for professionals with management experience who hold coordination, supervisory or directorial positions and want to advance in their leadership journey.
Participants have a critical mindset, ambition and a desire to grow — seeking to consolidate knowledge, strengthen leadership skills and prepare for greater challenges.
Testimonials
Programme
The PGL | Leadership Program offers a 360º view of business management, integrating technical knowledge and personal development, always with a focus on practical application.
Key program areas:
Develop a structured perspective on the company and the economic environment, strengthening the ability to make effective decisions in volatile contexts.
Improve communication, motivation and team management, aligning employees with strategic objectives.
Deepen economic and financial analysis to support decisions that promote company growth and sustainability.
Apply organizational transformation strategies to anticipate challenges and maintain competitiveness.
Teaching Method
Inspired by Harvard Business School. Developed with IESE.
The AESE Case Method challenges PGL participants to assume the role of decision-makers facing real business problems. Structured case analysis enables hypothesis testing, critical thinking development and confident decision-making.
Method principles:
- Decision-making in real scenarios
Authentic cases place participants in situations of uncertainty, requiring strategic analysis and well-founded responses. - Exchange of strategic perspectives
The diversity of participants’ experiences enriches debate and stimulates new approaches. - Structured and collaborative learning
Three stages: individual study → group work → general session led by the professor. - Professors as facilitators
Guide debate, challenge assumptions and help explore innovative solutions to complex business challenges.
The three stages of the Case Method:
- Individual Study – Independent case analysis and hypothesis definition.
- Group Work – Discussion and validation of strategies with peers.
- General Session – Guided debate that synthesizes learning and reinforces decision-making.
Learning in loco
The PGL includes company visits, colloquia with leading executives and sessions on the macroeconomic context — offering direct contact with management realities and decisions that have shaped business trajectories.
Professors
Individual Coaching
Developing leadership begins with knowing yourself better.
Throughout the PGL | Leadership Management Program, each participant has access to two individual coaching sessions with a certified coach — at the beginning, midpoint and end of the program.
This personalized support enables participants to consolidate learning, strengthen self-awareness and apply PGL knowledge more effectively in daily practice.
- Gather feedback and reflect on leadership style
- Deepen self-awareness and explore individual potential
- Define clear personal and professional development goals
- Align action with purpose and real impact
Accreditation
Fees and Admissions
€7,900
(+ VAT)The price includes documentation, support materials, catering and parking at AESE;
and directive coaching with individual sessions.
