Programme overview
A five-day seminar for decision-makers who want to redesign and future-proof their business models to create lasting value — commercial, environmental, and social. The programme can be booked as a standalone seminar or as a module of the CAS Leading Sustainable Business Innovation
Seminar overview
Business models are under pressure from changing customer expectations, technological disruption, resource constraints, and evolving regulatory frameworks. Organisations that successfully adapt can unlock new opportunities for growth, resilience and long-term value creation.
This seminar explores how business model innovation can help organisations remain competitive while creating positive economic, environmental, and social outcomes. Participants learn how to redesign existing business models, develop strategies that balance profitability and impact, and engage stakeholders in driving meaningful transformation.
Over five intensive days, participants explore proven innovation approaches, circular economy strategies, and regenerative business practices while working on challenges that are directly relevant to their own organisations.
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Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Dr. Monica Barroso Head of Executive Education at Center for Leadership and Innovation in Society
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Next date
| Start date: | 20.09.2027 | |
| Application deadline: | 01.09.2027 | |
| places available | ||
How you learn
This seminar combines academic excellence with practical relevance. Participants learn from leading faculty, analyse real-world business cases, and engage directly with organisations that are pioneering new approaches to sustainable value creation.
Throughout the programme, research-based insights and proven frameworks are continuously connected to real business challenges. Company visits, case discussions, practical examples, and peer exchange help participants translate new perspectives into actionable strategies for their own organisations.
The programme combines conceptual depth with practical application, ensuring that participants leave with both a stronger understanding of sustainable business model innovation and concrete ideas for implementation.
Who should attend
This seminar is designed for decision-makers, entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals who are responsible for shaping strategy, driving transformation, or developing new growth opportunities within their organisations.
What you will take away
- Apply proven business model innovation patterns to create sustainable value.
- Identify opportunities for circular and regenerative business models.
- Translate sustainability goals into commercially viable business opportunities.
- Balance impact and profitability within a robust business models
- Mobilise internal and external stakeholders to support transformation.
- Evaluate and strengthen business model ideas using proven frameworks and peer feedback.
- Develop actionable strategies that can be implemented within your organisation.
What your organization gains
- Stronger capabilities to respond to market disruption and changing stakeholder expectations.
- Practical tools and frameworks that can be applied immediately.
- New approaches to growth, resilience, and value creation.
- Insights from leading organisations and cross-industry examples.
- Enhanced organisational capability for innovation and transformation.
- Access to a network of faculty, practitioners and peers working on similar challenges.
Faculty
Participants learn from leading academics and experienced practitioners who are shaping the future of sustainable business and business model innovation. Academic insights are complemented by practical perspectives from organisations that are actively driving transformation in their industries.
CAS integration
This seminar is a module of the CAS Leading Sustainable Business Innovation. Participants who successfully complete all four modules earn the HSG Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS), worth 10 ECTS credits.
Application
Places are limited to ensure an interactive learning experience and a diverse cohort of participants. Early application is recommended.
For detailed programme information, planned excursions, and further insights into the learning journey, participants can download the brochure or speak with the programme team.
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Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Dr. Monica Barroso Head of Executive Education at Center for Leadership and Innovation in Society
Why University of St.Gallen
At the University of St. Gallen (HSG), you can choose from one of the largest executive education portfolios in the German speaking region – the right programme for your needs and career objectives. The renowned quality and practical relevance of the learning experience convinces more than 6000 participants per year. Profit from an Executive Degree from St.Gallen – the best business school in the German-speaking world – and get ahead in your career!
