Programme overview
As technology accelerates how work gets done, the role of Design Leadership becomes more decisive than ever. Design Leaders are expected to set direction, make decisions, and take responsibility in environments shaped by accelerating change and growing complexity. AI changes how work gets done – your role as a Design Leader is to decide what should be done and why.
The Design Leadership Masterclass is a high-impact leadership journey for Design Leaders at mid to senior level. It brings together design as a leadership skill with future literacy to support you in navigating complexity with clarity and confidence.
The Changing Role of Design Leadership
Designers bring the ability to connect perspectives, balance short-term demands with long-term impact, and create value that remains meaningful and legitimate over time. With this perspective, Design leaders are ideally positioned to help organizations decide what truly matters, what to prioritize, and how to move forward when answers are not obvious.
This masterclass is designed for you if your role has evolved from designing solutions to leading through design – from delivering outputs to framing choices, shaping systems, and guiding decisions across complexity.
The Leadership Journey (3 Days)
The program follows a clear arc: orientation, immersion, application.
- Virtual Kick-Off: 08.03.2027
- On Campus Seminar: 15.03. – 16.03.2027
- Virtual Follow-up: 10.05.2027
Contact person
Learn more about the programme in a personal conversation.
Prof. Dr. Timo Meynhardt Center for Leadership and Innovation in Society
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| Start date: | 08.03.2027 | |
| Application deadline: | 01.12.2026 | |
| places available | ||
Registration
You can register via the “Register” button on this homepage. The number of participants is limited, and registrations will be considered in order of receipt.
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This is a joint programme of Center for Leadership and Innovation in Society (CLIS-HSG) at the University of St.Gallen and the iF DESIGN ACADEMY.
Do you require further information?
I am gladly available for you and look forward to hearing from you.
Prof. Dr. Timo Meynhardt 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!
