Step into the future of HR Management with our Executive Programme.
Designed for experienced HR managers and aspiring leaders, this course offers a unique opportunity to expand your skills and acquire the tools needed to successfully lead the HR function in an increasingly dynamic and global corporate environment.
Today, the HR department plays a pivotal role within organisations – acting as a strategic partner in business decisions and guardian of the most valuable asset: people.
Through real-life case studies and a distinguished international faculty, our programme provides concise and effective knowledge and methodologies to tackle the key challenges of HR Management: managing diversity, promoting corporate wellbeing, fostering innovation, and attracting and retaining talent.
We also delve into essential aspects of general management to help participants stand out as successful leaders – from personal leadership to strategic vision and negotiation skills.
Prepare to transform your career and lead your organisation to success with our Executive Programme in HR Management.
IPE Business School primarily adopts the Harvard Case Study Method – an experiential learning approach using real business cases and a four-step process:
Simone Congedo, HR Manager – Magnaghi Aeronautica
Massimo Giuliani, HR Manager – Elcon Megarad
Valerio Salamida, HR Manager – Ruesch
Simone D’Auria, HR Director – Gruppo Petrone
Fabrizio D’Errico, HR Director – Gruppo SoFarma Morra
Augusto D’Urso, HR Director – Gruppo Balletta
Flavia Schiano, HR Director – Tecno
Carlo Iavazzo, HR Director – Farvima Medicinali
Lucia Maccarone, HR Manager – d’Amico Shipping Company
Raffaella Farricelli, HR Director – GSN Srl
Giuseppe Farina, Head of Industrial Relations – EAV Srl
Nunzia Intorcia, HR Manager – Laminazione Sottile
Irene Costenaro, HR Manager – FS Security
Enrico Originale Di Criscio, HR Manager – De Nigris Group
Led by Alberto Ribera – Associate Fellow, Kennedy School of Government (Harvard University) and Visiting Professor at IPE Business School
Self-Leadership: develop interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and self-management abilities to enhance your personal effectiveness.
Leadership & Team Working: increase your impact and credibility to lead, motivate, and develop others within a proactive work environment.
Led by Francesco Limone – Senior Advisor at eFM, Board Member at Humanistic ESG (Benefit Corporation)
Gain an in-depth understanding of the motivations that drive individuals to excel in their roles and learn practical methods and tools to enhance employee engagement, motivation, and sense of belonging.
Create optimal conditions that enable individuals and teams to fully express their potential over time, fostering an environment where personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported.
Led by Matilde Marandola – Managing Director at Reliance Consulting and National President of AIDP (Italian Association for Human Resources Management)
Explore multiple approaches to change management and understand their practical applications within an organisational context.
Examine the various phases of an organisational change process and identify the most effective strategies for successfully managing each phase.
Analyse the key features of successful organisational transformation programmes, with a particular focus on implementation and best practices.
Learn how to design and effectively monitor a change project, including visual representation techniques and monitoring systems.
Reflect on the role of the HR Director and HR Manager as coaching leaders in facilitating and supporting organisational change, developing a transformative leadership approach focused on supporting employees throughout the transition.
Led by Gianluca Bonacchi – Recruitment Evangelist, Indeed
Explore the new frontiers of Talent Management through innovation and the power of technology in recruitment and talent scouting processes, aimed at enhancing human capital and optimising employer branding.
Delve into the concept of the “employee journey”, analysing key stages of Talent Attraction, Onboarding and Retention to ensure a rewarding and positive experience for new hires.
Define what talent means today and develop effective strategies to identify and recruit it. Discover best practices in social recruiting, using algorithms and data insights to maximise the efficiency of selection and hiring processes.
Learn techniques to “humanise” recruitment efforts and reduce cognitive bias in talent acquisition. Examine various social channels and tools available for recruiting through in-depth case studies and analysis.
Understand the importance of Candidate Experience and develop strategies to ensure a positive and engaging recruitment process for candidates.
Led by Peter Sondergaard – CEO, The Sondergaard Group and Adjunct Professor at IPE Business School
This training module is designed to equip HR professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can impact business processes – especially within the Human Resources function.
Participants will explore the practical applications of AI in recruitment, talent management, and employee performance optimisation. The course covers AI tools and techniques such as predictive analytics, employee support chatbots, and HR process automation.
Additionally, the module will address the benefits and challenges of AI integration, including ethical considerations and change management. Through real-life examples and case studies, participants will learn how to implement effective AI-driven solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of HR functions.
Led by Paolo Taticchi – Professor in Strategy and Sustainability & School Deputy Director, UCL School of Management
This module explores sustainability as a strategic lever across the entire organisation, at all levels and across all functions.
In particular, it focuses on the development of a “double P” strategy: Purpose & Profit, highlighting the importance of balancing purpose and profit within strategic objectives and planning.
Best practices will be discussed to ensure that adopted strategies not only meet immediate market demands but are also adaptable and resilient in the face of future change.
Participants will learn how to assess long-term risks and opportunities, implement sustainable measures, and create lasting value for all stakeholders.
The module concludes with a focus on translating strategy into practice – ensuring alignment across all organisational levels through the development of a detailed implementation plan, regular monitoring, and adjustments to maintain coherence and direction.
Led by Andrea Granelli – Founder, Kanso
Explore the impact of digital transformation on workplace practices and the crucial role of HR in driving innovation.
Understand emerging organisational dynamics and business models, including remote co-working, regulatory challenges, management of distributed teams, and the adoption of digital platforms.
Learn how to create a flexible, digital work environment that fosters collaboration and efficiency.
Examine engagement models specifically designed for smart working, promoting employee involvement and productivity.
Deepen your understanding of the strategic role of the HR Business Partner in guiding the CEO through transformation and develop essential skills to lead your organisation to success in the digital context.
Led by Fabio Capasso – Chief Operating Officer, MySarma
This module focuses on understanding the challenges associated with decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
Participants will learn how to apply advanced decision-making models to address intricate challenges and enhance their ability to assess risks and opportunities in critical situations.
Combining practical and theoretical approaches, the module provides tools and techniques to support informed and strategic decisions, improving participants’ effectiveness in navigating uncertainty and complexity in professional settings.
Led by Pablo Sartor del Giudice – Academic Director and Full Professor, IEEM Business School (Uruguay)
Understand the challenges of decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
Apply advanced decision-making models to address multifaceted scenarios.
Improve your ability to evaluate risks and opportunities during critical decision-making processes.
Led by:
Antonio Ricciardi – President, IPE Business School
Enzo Arborea – Head of Research Office, IPE Business School
This module examines ethical dilemmas in business decisions and explores how to integrate ethics and social responsibility into decision-making processes, fostering a sustainable and ethically responsible corporate culture.
It also reflects on the value of work – exploring why and how we work, work quality, interpersonal relationships in the workplace, and the social importance of work.
Led by Marco Iannucci – Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Digitalisation, Mercer Italy
Explore the strategic value of statistical data and best practices in applying HR Analytics to the field of Human Resources.
Develop and implement a dedicated HR data strategy, gaining the tools needed to effectively understand and interpret data gathered through HR Analytics.
Delve into predictive and prescriptive analytics in HR through practical examples and case studies focusing on talent identification and development within the organisation.
Led by N. Vaccaro – Academic Director, Centre for Business in Society and Professor of Business Ethics, IESE Business School (Barcelona)
This module aims to develop advanced negotiation skills, providing a solid understanding of the key principles of strategic negotiation and techniques for successfully managing complex situations.
Participants will explore theoretical foundations such as the Harvard Model and the BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) concept.
You will learn how to prepare effectively by analysing stakeholders and defining clear negotiation objectives.
Through case studies and practical simulations, participants will apply the skills acquired, improving their ability to resolve problems and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Led by Pablo Sartor del Giudice – Academic Director and Full Professor, IEEM Business School (Uruguay)
Explore the concept of welfare and “wellness” as broader and more strategic than traditional approaches.
Assess the strategic value of welfare policies as tools to attract and retain talent.
Gain frameworks and tools to design welfare and wellness policies tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.
Led by Maria Sole Aliotta – Employer Branding, Capability Acquisition & Development, Diversity & Inclusion – Atlantia
Learn how to foster a leadership style that values diversity and creates an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Diversity is not only a corporate ethic but a strategic asset that drives creativity, innovation, and resilience – resulting in a competitive edge.
Develop an inclusive and sustainable organisation that adopts policies and practices reflecting the diversity of society, while promoting equity and employee wellbeing.
Address existing gaps related to gender, age, and other diversity dimensions by adopting targeted strategies to overcome them and ensure a fair and inclusive workplace.
Alberto Ribera
Professor of Managing People in Organisations, IESE Business School; Visiting Professor, IPE
Business School
A medical graduate with a PhD in Economics, Professor Ribera taught Leadership at IESE Business School from 2004 to 2022 in both Master’s and Executive Education programmes, also serving as Academic Director of the Coaching Unit. He has taught for organisations such as Enel, Ferrero, Compagnia di San Paolo, Banco di Napoli, Telecom Italia, Saint-Gobain, Henkel, BBVA, Banco de España, Ernst & Young, Hewlett Packard, BASF, PwC, Shiseido, UNDP, and UNICEF.
He was an Associate Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School and has been invited to teach in over 20 countries. Author or co-author of 9 books and more than 30 business cases, he served as Director General of the Euro-Arab Management School from 1999 to 2003, following a 15-year international career with the European Commission and other multilateral organisations, managing projects in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
He currently sits on the Boards of the Institute for University Cooperation (Rome), the Limmat Foundation (Zurich), and IPE Business School (Naples).
Francesco Limone
Co-Founder, Humanistic ESG Benefit Corporation; Senior Fellow, Digit’ed
Professor of Leadership and Communityship at 24ORE Business School and editorial contributor to Fortune Italia, Francesco has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice on Work-Life topics. He holds an Executive MBA from MIP Politecnico di Milano and completed the International Faculty Programme at IESE Business School in Barcelona.
In his teaching, consulting, and public speaking, he promotes a vision of work as a mission, organisations as communities of people, and the possibility of a more integrated life.
Matilde Marandola
Managing Director, Reliance Consulting Group; National President, AIDP (Italian Association for Human Resource Management)
With over 30 years of experience in HR, Matilde began her career at the IRI Group and rose through the ranks in one of Italy’s pioneering management consultancy firms, becoming Partner. She has served as evaluator for several municipalities, teaches on HR Master's programmes, and is a contract professor at the University Suor Orsola Benincasa of Naples.
She is a certified ICF Professional Coach and has held fractional leadership roles at Camomilla and De Nigris Group; she is currently Fractional People Director at SMS Engineering.
Re-elected as National President of AIDP in 2024, she is also on the Board of the AIDP Foundation for Work and Sustainability.
Gianluca Bonacchi
Recruitment Evangelist, Indeed
A consultant, speaker and storyteller, Gianluca helps business leaders leverage technology and HR data to scale their businesses. With over a decade of experience in managing international events and communities, he brings deep knowledge of linguistic and cultural nuance and excels in building personal connections worldwide.
In his role at Indeed, he uses data from Indeed and Glassdoor and analyses market trends to communicate recruitment strategies to leaders globally through consultancy and large-scale presentations.
Paolo Taticchi
Professor in Strategy and Sustainability & School Deputy Director, UCL School of Management
Professor Taticchi teaches strategy and sustainability and is Deputy Director for MBA, Global Engagement and Executive Education at UCL. He has delivered executive education to thousands of managers and Fortune Global 500 executives, and is a sought-after keynote speaker at top academic, governmental, and business events.
His latest book, Corporate Sustainability in Practice, was published in January 2021. He advises a range of organisations on strategy and sustainability and serves on multiple advisory boards. He is also a scientific advisor to Italy’s Ministry for Ecological Transition.
Named by Il Sole 24 Ore as one of Italy’s most influential under-40s, he has been featured in over 350 international media outlets.
Peter Sondergaard
CEO, The Sondergaard Group; Adjunct Professor, IPE Business School
Peter holds a degree in Economics from the University of Copenhagen and was Executive Vice President at Gartner, where he led Gartner Research in Europe. He previously held senior roles at IDC and Scandinavian Airlines.
As founder and CEO of The Sondergaard Group, he provides strategic consultancy to multinationals on digital transformation and go-to-market strategies.
He chairs the boards of AI firm DI2X and DecideAct, a strategy execution software company. An international authority on digital transformation, he collaborates with The New York Times, Financial Times, The Economist, CNBC, and more. He has interviewed Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, and Michael Dell as a keynote speaker.
Andrea Granelli
Founder, Kanso
A graduate in Computer Science with distinction, with postgraduate studies in psychiatry and an Executive MBA from McKinsey, Andrea specialises in leadership, talent development, and innovation.
He founded tin.it (later part of Telecom Italia) and led Tilab, the group’s research and venture capital unit. He has served on the evaluation committee of the CNR and the boards of WWF Italy and the Domus Academy.
He writes extensively on digital transformation and curated the "Communication Technologies" entry for the Treccani Encyclopaedia.
Co-founder of PerLaRe (for the revival of rhetoric) and the Venture Thinking Foundation, he contributes to rethinking workplaces and innovation culture.
Fabio Capasso
Chief Operating Officer, MySarma
Fabio began his career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) in Change Management within Financial Services. He then specialised in finance at KPMG, later directing several training institutions, including the Continuing Education School at Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome.
He entered the corporate welfare and fintech sector, eventually becoming partner at MySarma, an innovative startup delivering welfare plans for SMEs.
Since 2021, he has worked at ELIS Innovation Hub on innovation projects involving corporates, students, and startups.
Antonio Ricciardi
President, IPE Business School
Full Professor of Business Economics, Chartered Accountant, and Auditor, Professor Ricciardi teaches Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, and Strategy at the University of Calabria and Suor Orsola Benincasa University.
He is a member of AIDEA and SIDREA and has served on the boards of Campus Biomedico University, the University of Naples Federico II, and CEINGE.
He coordinates the National Observatory of Italian Industrial Districts and co-founded Project Elica for Italy-Netherlands industrial cooperation.
Enzo Arborea
Head of Research Office, IPE Business School
A researcher in Anthropology at the Faculty of Philosophy, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Enzo has been leading the Centre for Anthropology and Ethics at IPE Business School since 2018.
Previously, he held research roles in Theology and served as Secretary of the Scientific Committee for DISF (Centre for Science and Faith Dialogue).
An electronics engineering graduate from Politecnico di Milano, he directed RUI Foundation residences and was Head of Training from 2008 to 2012.
He co-edited volumes on formative assessment and science-worldview relations and received the Henri de Lubac International Prize (2018–2019), awarded by the French Embassy to the Holy See.
Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Digitalisation, Mercer Italy
Marco is a Senior Manager in the HR Transformation practice at Mercer Italy, based in Rome. With over 8 years of experience, he has spent more than 5 years at Mercer, managing projects focused on organisational transformation through the optimisation of operating models, people analytics, and individual capabilities. He also oversees project scoping and management for the adoption of new HCM solutions.
During his time at Mercer, he has worked with leading public and private sector organisations. Prior to Mercer, he was a Senior Consultant at EY, specialising in Business Process Management (BPM) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR), with a particular focus on ICT Strategy.
Marco holds a degree in Management Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata. He is Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified and holds a Project Management certification from ISIPM. Since 2018, he has been a guest lecturer for several major Italian institutions on topics such as HR Transformation and People Analytics.
Academic Director, Center for Business in Society; Professor of Business Ethics, IESE Business School (Barcelona)
Antonino Vaccaro is a faculty member in the Department of Business Ethics and the Negotiation Unit at IESE Business School. He also serves as the Academic Director of the Center for Business in Society and leads IESE’s compliance programmes for top executives across Europe, North and Latin America.
He holds a Master’s in Engineering (Politecnico di Milano), a PhD in Engineering and Industrial Management from IST Lisbon with a specialisation in technology manipulation and corporate corruption, and completed two postdoctoral fellowships at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Oxford.
Professor Vaccaro is Section Editor of the Journal of Business Ethics, ranked among the Financial Times' top 50 academic journals. His areas of expertise include compliance, white-collar crime, social innovation, and social entrepreneurship.
His research has been published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Research Policy, Journal of Management Studies, and Journal of Business Ethics, and has been cited by The Economist and Forbes.
He frequently contributes opinion articles to Il Sole 24 Ore, Expansion, Harvard Deusto Review, and others.
He has led consultancy and applied research projects for European government institutions, the United Nations (Global Compact), and multinational corporations such as Southern Company (USA), Alpiq (Switzerland), Volkswagen Autoeuropa (Portugal and Germany), CNIM (France), Artsana Group (Italy), REWE (Germany), Bayer (Germany), HM Clause (France), Fitò (Spain), and Rijk Zwaan (Netherlands).
Professor Vaccaro has acted as expert witness in over 100 cases involving corruption, white-collar crime, and damage assessment in civil and criminal proceedings across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Africa, and Latin America. He has also collaborated with law enforcement agencies including the Portuguese Judicial Police, Italy’s Guardia di Finanza, and Carabinieri.
Human Resources Director, Mundys
With 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Maria Sole Aliotta has worked with major organisations including Starwood Hotels & Resorts, NTV (Italo) during its startup phase, TIM (Change & Transformation), and ADR (Head of HR Management, Development & Compensation & Benefits). She currently leads Employer Branding, Capability Acquisition & Development, and Diversity & Inclusion at Atlantia.
She holds a degree in Communication Sciences and a Master’s in Strategic Human Resources Management.
The programme will take place at:
Napoli HUB – Via Riviera di Chiaia, 9
A multifunctional space with an elegant atmosphere, ideal for focusing on value creation.
(*) Calendario non definitivo e con possibile variazioni
| MODULO SELF LEADERSHIP & LEADERSHIP | GIOVEDÌ 7 NOVEMBRE 2024 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO SELF LEADERSHIP & LEADERSHIP | VENERDÌ 8 NOVEMBRE 2024 (9.00-13.00) |
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| MODULO BUSINESS ETICHS | VENERDÌ 8 NOVEMBRE 2024 (14.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO MANAGING PEOPLE MOTIVATION | MARTEDÌ 26 NOVEMBRE 2024 (14.00-18.00) |
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| MODULO MANAGING PEOPLE MOTIVATION | MERCOLEDÌ 27 NOVEMBRE 2024 (9.00-13.00) | |
| MODULO STRATEGIE E METODI DI CHANGE MANAGEMENT | MERCOLEDÌ 27 NOVEMBRE 2024 (14.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO COMPLEX DECISION MAKING | GIOVEDÌ 5 DICEMBRE 2024 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO COMPLEX DECISION MAKING | VENERDÌ 6 DICEMBRE 2024 (9.00-13.00) |
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| MODULO STRATEGIE E METODI DI CHANGE MANAGEMENT | VENERDÌ 13 DICEMBRE 2024 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO TALENT ACQUISITION & RETENTION | VENERDÌ 10 GENNAIO 2025 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO PEOPLE MANAGEMENT - DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION E IL NUOVO RUOLO DELL'HR | MERCOLEDÌ 22 GENNAIO 2025 (9.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO HR REWARDING E COST CONTROLLING | GIOVEDÌ 6 FEBBRAIO 2025 (9.00-13.00) | |
| MODULO MANAGERIAL APPRAISAL E VALUTAZIONE DELLE COMPETENZE | GIOVEDÌ 6 FEBBRAIO 2025 (14.00-18.00) | |
| MODULO PEOPLE ANALYTICS E DATA STRATEGY | MERCOLEDÌ 19 FEBBRAIO 2025 (14.00-18.00) |
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La scelta di effettuare un Master dopo tanti anni di lavoro nelle risorse umane è nata, oltre che da un desiderio di aggiornamento, anche dalla necessità di un confronto con i colleghi del settore. Reclutando in azienda costantemente ex allievi dei master IPE ed apprezzandone l’approccio e la professionalità, la scelta non poteva ricadere su altre Business School.
Il programma ha superato le mie più rosee aspettative sia come parterre di colleghi, con i quali sono nati rapporti di collaborazione oltre che di amicizia, sia per i contenuti didattici di eccellenza come il modulo effettuato al Campus IESE di Barcellona. Anche l'incontro con tanti docenti e professionisti internazionali del settore mi ha stimolato punti di vista differenti e nuove idee da spendere in azienda.
Flavia Schiano
Chief People & Potenzial, Gruppo Tecno
Partecipare al corso in HR Management dell’IPE Business School è stata una delle migliori decisioni della mia carriera.
Il programma è completo e i docenti sono di visione internazionale, offrendo preziosi insight e pratiche avanzate.
Le sessioni con i casi di studio reali hanno reso l'apprendimento coinvolgente e direttamente applicabile. Consiglio vivamente questo corso a chiunque desideri elevare le proprie competenze nel settore delle risorse umane.
Carlo Iavazzo
HR Director, Farvima Medicinali Spa
Il corso in HR Management è stato una rivelazione. Le lezioni erano ben strutturate e piene di contenuti rilevanti e aggiornati.
Ho particolarmente apprezzato l'attenzione alle ultime tendenze nel settore HR e le tecniche pratiche che ho potuto applicare immediatamente nella mia azienda.
Questo corso mi ha davvero aiutato a migliorare le mie competenze e a portare una nuova prospettiva strategica al nostro dipartimento HR.
Irene Costenaro
Hr Manager FS Security Spa, Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato
Il corso in HR Management ha superato tutte le mie aspettative.
Le tematiche trattate erano estremamente rilevanti e i docenti hanno saputo trasmettere concetti complessi in modo chiaro e comprensibile.
Ho trovato particolarmente utile le lezioni di leadership e self leadership per la mia crescita personale e quelle sul nuovo ruolo dell’HR nell’era digitale, che mi ha fornito pensieri e strumenti concreti per affrontare le sfide del futuro.
Questo corso è un must per chiunque voglia essere all'avanguardia nel campo delle risorse umane.
Raffaella Farricelli
Direttore Risorse Umane, GSN Srl
Aver partecipato al programma Executive in HR Management dell’IPE Business School mi ha permesso di confrontarmi con professionisti del mondo delle Risorse Umane provenienti da prestigiose realtà del territorio campano e non solo.
I docenti hanno adottato un approccio concreto e funzionale, grazie metodo del case study da analizzare e discutere in plenaria.
Inoltre, ho particolarmente apprezzato la sede (in una delle più belle zone di Napoli) e le lezioni esterne a Capri e presso il campus IESE di Barcellona con professori di fama internazionale.
Fabrizio D'Errico
HR Manager, GMM Farma (So.Farma.Morra Group)
Ho trovato il corso in HR Management eccezionale.
La qualità dei contenuti e l'esperienza dei docenti hanno reso il programma incredibilmente utile e interessante.
Le sessioni pratiche con i case study mi hanno permesso di mettere in pratica subito quanto appreso, con risultati tangibili nella gestione delle risorse umane nella mia azienda.
Raccomando questo corso a tutti i professionisti HR che vogliono crescere e innovare nel loro ruolo
Nunzia Intorcia
HR Manager, Laminazione Sottile Spa
