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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Alumni Training Catalogue
The Professional Development program is a tailored training pathway exclusively designed for our alumni community.
It aims to cultivate Career Management Skills, addressing contemporary career challenges and enabling effective and entrepreneurial management of your professional development.
At our core, we believe in continuous growth and development, and these specialized workshops are designed to empower you in shaping a purposeful career journey.
Contact us at career4alumni@gsom.polimi.it for any questions.
Purpose: your inner resource of energy
Tuesday, 16 April, 6:30 PM, online
Language: English
We can strive to reach a life that is more meaningful for us. When we know what matters to us, we multiply our energy and commitment. Discover why Purpose is a trending topic, how to find our inner drivers, and much more with Adjunct Professor at POLIMI GSoM and Trainer Raffaella Bossi Fornarini.
Emotional Agility: How emotions can guide you in your career journey
Tuesday, 14 May, 6:30 PM, online
Language: Italian
How do your emotions shape your career advancement, and how can you achieve a harmonious alignment between your inner self and the different stages of your career? Explore this and much more in the webinar led by Giorgia Di Massimo, Career Development Center & Alumni Engagement Manager at POLIMI GSoM.
Personal Branding on LinkedIn
Tuesday, 28 May, 6:30 PM, online
Language: English
In the current work scenario, knowing how to strategically shape and manage your own brand is crucial for professional success. Especially in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment, managers are required to present themselves effectively and consistently across different channels. This workshop, led by Sandra Bichl, trainer, consultant, and coach at Career Angels, will provide you with the tools to develop your personal brand and align your message across various channels.
Life is a Pitch
Tuesday, 18 June, 6:30 PM, online
Language: English
Learn the secrets of crafting compelling stories, captivating your audience, and mastering the art of influence. Join Edoardo Sala, Adjunct Professor and CEO of Ideas on Stage, for this engaging session where you'll refine your pitch and discover the transformative power of storytelling in the grand theater of life.
Impostor syndrome and other limiting beliefs: how to recognize and overcome them
Tuesday, 24 September, 6:30 PM, online
Language: Italian
Are you aware of how your beliefs can influence the expression of your potential? Delve into the topic with Giorgia Di Massimo, Career Development Center & Alumni Engagement Manager at POLIMI GSoM, as she sheds light on the dynamics of limiting beliefs and impostor syndrome. Discover how to face these challenges, transforming obstacles into opportunities for personal and professional growth, transitioning from limiting to empowering beliefs.
From Manager to Entrepreneur
Tuesday, 1 October, 6:30 PM, online
Language: English
How do you get from being an employee with a business idea to actually starting your own business? How do you do it to increase the chances of success, especially knowing that 90% of start-ups / new businesses fail? What do you start with? Quit and found a business? It’s very unlikely the corporate world “will take you back” after 2 years of having run your own company. Are you ready for that?
Join this session with Sandra Bichl from Career Angels to answer to these questions and more.
Blossoming in the Chaos: Unveiling Antifragility
Tuesday, 15 October, 6:30 PM, online
Language: Italian
What is antifragility and why could it be a more important resource than resilience? How does it relate to concepts like proactive adaptation and emotional agility? Find it out with Giuseppe Vercelli, Psychologist and Psychotherapist, Professor of sport psychology and human performance.
Embracing change in your career journey
Tuesday, 29 October, 6:30 PM, online
Language: Italian
Embarking on a journey of transformation within your career requires courage, skills and a willingness to navigate uncharted waters. Explore how to steer your ship through the ever-shifting winds of professional change with Giorgia Di Massimo, Manager of Career Development Center & Alumni Engagement at POLIMI GSoM.
Conflicts in the company: value, utility, need to manage them well
Tuesday, 12 November, 6:30 PM, online
Language: Italian
How can you avoid unnecessary conflicts and effectively manage the inevitable ones? In this session, Sebastiano Zanolli, Manager, Advisor, Author, and Speaker, will discuss key sources of conflict in companies, various styles for addressing them, and methods and tools to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.