ESADE and HSG have remained faithful to two principles in management education: the conviction that a plural methodological framework is enriching and the need to continuously innovate the methods and content of this framework. The PLD’s diverse methodologies ensure global learning while remaining perfectly centered around ESADE and HSG’s guiding vision of General Management. The LEAD Programme One key component of this course is the LEAD Program, developed by Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis and exclusively adapted for Europe by ESADE. LEAD consists of a series of practical sessions and personal exercises carried out via an online platform, combined with individual coaching sessions. Based on their ideal leadership profile, students develop a personal development strategy that goes beyond the end of the course. This strategy has a direct impact on students’ development as executives. Integrated knowledge The PLD programme requires assistance during all modules and strongly encourages interaction during class. Additionally, the modules require preparation and evaluation consisting of readings and cases as well as assignments at the professor’s discretion, which may represent a strong workload during the programme. Project Paper In addition to the classroom training, candidates will complete an individual or group assignment, either a leadership project or a thesis. Candidates should plan to spend two days per month on this assignment. It will be prepared under the supervision of programme faculty and, ideally, apply newly gained knowledge to the participants’ current working environment.