PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Your professional relationships are one of the most powerful assets for achieving a fulfilling career and ambitious goals, no matter your role or industry. When nurtured sustainably, they become a source of lasting competitive advantage in today’s fast-paced working world. Join Benedetto Buono, founding partner of strategic consulting firm Buono & Partners and Director of the Professional Program in Business Networking at POLIMI GSoM, for an insightful session. Learn models, strategies, and actionable tactics to enhance the urgency and awareness of developing your relational capital.

Purpose is the compass that allows us to navigate career changes with clarity and confidence. In this session, led by Giorgia Di Massimo, Head of Career Development Centre & Alumni Engagement at POLIMI GSoM, you will discover how to identify your Purpose and understand why it is essential in guiding your professional choices. You will learn how to translate it into tangible development goals, using it as a beacon to guide you through every transition, turning change into an opportunity for growth and professional evolution.

Professional dissatisfaction can arise for many reasons-complex workplace dynamics, a role that doesn’t meet expectations, or a career path that’s fallen short of its promise. Sometimes, these feelings can even lead to a sense of failure and the desire to make a bold life change. This session, led by Doriano Marangon, Adjunct Professor of Organizational Behavior, will explore practical insights and techniques to help you navigate these challenging moments and envision new professional pathways.

Effective habits are a cornerstone of professional success, but turning intentions into lasting behaviours is no easy feat. In this session, Eleonora Valenti, career and leadership coach, will guide you through the essentials of habit formation and sustainability. Discover how to overcome personal (often unconscious) barriers to change and develop actionable strategies to foster success-oriented habits. By the end, you will have a concrete plan to boost not only your own performance but also that of your team.

The recruitment landscape is evolving rapidly with AI and cutting-edge technologies reshaping how employers seek and hire talent. But these tools aren’t just for organisations-they can also empower job seekers to stand out. Join Sandra Bichl, founder of Career Angels and CHRO at Allegro, to learn how to navigate applicant tracking systems (ATS), prepare for AI-enhanced interviews, and use AI-driven tools strategically throughout your job search.

Are you aware of how your beliefs might be holding you back? Join Giorgia Di Massimo, Head of Career Development Centre & Alumni Engagement at POLIMI GSoM, as she explores the impact of imposter syndrome and limiting beliefs on your personal and professional potential. This session will offer practical strategies to transform obstacles into growth opportunities, helping you replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones.

Led by Yadvinder Rana, an expert in cross-cultural negotiation, this session will equip you with the skills to integrate AI into international negotiations. Learn how to address cultural complexities, enhance communication, analyse negotiation contexts, and identify value-driven opportunities. The session will also cover the ethical limitations of AI, offering hands-on exercises to apply these technologies effectively and responsibly.

In this session with Edoardo Sala, Adjunct Professor and CEO of Ideas on Stage, we will explore tools and strategies to enhance your communication skills and effectively convey the value of ideas, projects, services, and products. You’ll learn how to tailor messages for your audience, identify key points, and create memorable content-all while maintaining clarity and conciseness. This is an opportunity to refine your presentation abilities and make every pitch more impactful and engaging.

Crises can often feel like daunting challenges, but with the right preparation, they can be turned into genuine opportunities for growth. In this session, Giorgia Di Massimo, Head of Career Development Centre & Alumni Engagement at POLIMI GSoM, will guide participants through understanding how to plan and mitigate risks, and develop strategies to handle emergencies effectively. Together, we will explore how to manage critical situations, stay in control, and act with confidence. The aim is to provide practical tools to make crucial decisions in decisive moments, transforming challenges into opportunities for both personal and professional development.

A journey of professional transformation: from the security of a managerial role to the challenge of building something new from scratch. Becoming an entrepreneur is a complex path, full of courageous decisions and pivotal moments. In this session, Gaetano Lapenta, an EMBA alumnus and winner of the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in London, presented by the AMBA Association, will share his unique experience. Through the story of his key decisions, he will guide us in understanding when the time is right to make the leap, what to expect after founding a company, and how to navigate the challenges and opportunities that follow.

What is antifragility, and why can it be an even more valuable resource than resilience when facing challenges and leveraging difficulties? This innovative concept goes beyond withstanding obstacles-it encourages growth through them, combining proactive adaptation with emotional agility. In this session, Giuseppe Vercelli, psychologist, psychotherapist, and professor of sports psychology and human performance, will explore the foundations of antifragility and its impact on both personal and professional growth.