For aspiring senior leaders of professional services
May 17-21, 2026
Hosted by the Royal Netherlands Institute in Rome (KNIR) (IT)
Applications open now!
HUMANE is launching a new programme in 2026 “Preparing for Strategic Professional Leadership” designed to cultivate the leadership skills of experienced professional service senior leaders (e.g. directors of HR, finances, estates, IT, etc.) who aspire to move into more senior positions.
The programme will foster creative, out-of-the-box thinking by immersing participants in a dynamic learning environment that will stretch their thinking beyond their everyday workplace and national contexts. It will enhance their ability to connect and respond to complex issues found in more senior roles. By learning from their European and international peers, participants will develop broader perspectives and enhance their leadership capabilities.
The programme will help participants to:
Understand the key global trends that impact higher education: shifts in global economic powers; financial sustainability; global research and knowledge security; climate change; changing student demographics; the rise of technology, industry 5.0 and Artificial Intelligence; the future workforce (including the health and wellbeing evolution).
Gain insights into strategic professional service leadership, understanding what it takes to become a well-rounded and impactful senior leader capable of addressing challenges in dynamic environments and driving transformative change in their universities
Explore the breadth and depth of senior professional service leadership roles, while reflecting on personal leadership effectiveness, developing advanced leadership skills and the ability to lead specialist teams
Expand their international professional networks in the higher education sector
More information is available here; the programme structure is available here and you can apply here.
