PMS
It was a great opportunity to take part in this CEEMAN program, during which I gained knowledge from the faculty but also from the participants. I will certainly recommend it to members of INSEAD. This should become a reference program on these specific topics.
Leslie Marchin,
INSEAD, France

Program Management Seminar

02-04
April
2025
Bled, Slovenia

About

Described by the Financial Times as the program for "the infantry that wins the war", the Program Management Seminar is aimed at developing operational excellence in business schools and management development institutions and has educated so far over 583 participants from 162 institutions in 44 countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa.

We welcome registrations for the next edition of the seminar, taking place on 2-4 April 2025 in Bled, Slovenia and invite broader representation from management schools globally to join the discussion and sharing experience.

Who is it for?

For program managers and administrators in charge of design, promotion and delivery of management education programs.

What do you get?

You will learn from the best about how to organize an excellent program, work effectively with faculty and participants, and build relationships not only with them, but also among them, engage alumni, deliver good customer service and assure the quality of programs, deal with ethical dilemmas, market the program, and much more. Particular attention will be given to the current changes and challenges in program management caused by the growing use of AI. After completion of the seminar, you will also become a part of the PMS alumni network.

Program

The program is designed to make Program and Project Managers and Directors more effective in handling their increasingly demanding and complex responsibilities. Class sessions include briefings by experts, group discussions, and case analyses of problems faced by Program Managers and Directors. It gives you the chance to learn not only from the faculty, but also from other participants who bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives. Particular attention will be given to the current changes and challenges in program management caused by the use of AI.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Navigating Excellence in Program Management
  • Qualities of an Exceptional Program Manager
  • Trends Shaping Management Education Worldwide
  • Teamwork Essentials for Program Managers & Directors
  • The AI Horizon: Understanding the Opportunities Ahead
  • AI in Action: Engaging in the Future of Program Management
  • Exploring the Ethical Edge: A Manager's Responsibility (elective)
  • Creative Thinking Lab: Design Solutions for Program Management Challenges (elective)
  • Time Management – Prioritizing When Every Task Matters (elective)
  • Program Success: Best Practices in Project Management (elective)
  • Case Conversations: Real-Life Reflections from the Field
  • Peer Problem-Solving in Practice

 
 

Faculty

Program faculty includes a high-profile team of experienced practitioners of business education:

Drikus Kriek Director of Doctoral Studies, IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia
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Danica Purg President of CEEMAN and Founder and Dean of IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia
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Andrew Crisp Founding partner of CarringtonCrisp, UK
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Nenad Filipovic
Nenad Filipović Director of Executive Education, IEDC-Bled School of Management, Slovenia
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Ivan Zupic Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Management Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Fees

Early bird fee - before 17 February

  • EUR 980 + 22% VAT for CEEMAN institutional members
  • EUR 1100 + 22% VAT for exchange and individual members
  • EUR 1300 + 22% VAT for non-members

After 17 February

  • EUR 1100 + 22% VAT for CEEMAN institutional members
  • EUR 1200 + 22% VAT for exchange and individual members
  • EUR 1400 + 22% VAT for non-members

22% VAT applies to institutions without VAT number, to all participants who attend the seminar in person in Bled, and to all participants from Slovene institutions.

Participation at the program may be co-financed by the Erasmus+ staff mobility grant. Participants from Erasmus+ program countries will receive a certificate and confirmation of attending a staff or faculty training program.

Please contact Erasmus Mobility office at your institution or country for more details. From our side, Ms. Barbara Ferjan (barbara.ferjan@ceeman.org) will be happy to help with necessary mobility-related documentation.


Nearest airports

Ljubljana International Airport Jože Pučnik is situated 37 km southeast of Bled (about 20-25 minutes drive). It is connected with all major European cities and airports. For intercontinental flights we recommend a connecting flight via Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, London or Paris.

Other neighboring international airports are in:

Organize your airport transfer

Transfer from/to Ljubljana International airport: shuttle service at Ljubljana Airport. Transfer from/to Ljubljana airport can also be booked through CEEMAN Office.
Transfer from other airports: https://www.goopti.com/en/, www.flixbus.si or http://www.igoline.com/

Accommodation

A range of hotels in Bled, a unique tourist destination, is available within walking distance from the venue. Suggestions on accommodation can be provided by CEEMAN upon registration.

Registration

Early bird deadline: 17 February 2025
Registration deadline: 17 March 2025


Register now

In order to benefit most from the program, prior experience in program management and a good working knowledge of English is recommended.

Contacts

Barbara FerjanHead of Programs
+386 4 57 92 541
barbara.ferjan@ceeman.org