Transformation Leadership Programme

Take your career to the next level and learn to lead in a new way

Transformation Leadership Programme

Take your next step to lead teams, and transform yourself and your organisation. Evolve your mindset, learn novel techniques, and become a true adaptive leader with our Transformation Leadership Programme! 🌟

• You will lead your team in exploring a complex, real-world challenge.
• You will gain context around the transformation you envision through research, design, and prototyping possible solutions.
• You will apply design methods to co-create and experiment in an iterative learning process.

Key Facts

Fall 2025:

1 September 2025 – 23 January 2026

Deadline for application:
1st round – June 1 2nd round – June 30

Spring 2026:

2 February 2026 – 26 June 2026

Language: English

Mode of study: One day a week presence in Amsterdam

Cohort size: max. 8 people

Programme Structure

As a Transformation Owner in our 20-week programme, you’ll lead a team of 4-5 trainees through the Digital Transformation Intensive Programme (DTIP). Your role combines leadership, mentorship, and facilitation as you guide your team toward solutions that create real impact for partner organizations.

In the Transformation Leadership Programme, we place a big emphasis on peer learning. Our small cohort setup will allow you to build your own tribe of like-minded individuals eager to grow as leaders. We encourage engagement between learners and shaping your experience together with others.

Master Essential Methodologies

You’ll gain expertise in three powerful frameworks:

• Scrum for agile project management across five focused sprints
• Systems Design for addressing root causes and driving systemic change
• Design Thinking for creating innovative solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

Your Learning Journey

The Transformation Leadership Programme supports your growth through four key components:

• Learning Cross Fits
  Targeted sessions that equip you with tools and knowledge to drive team progress Intervision Sessions
• Collaborative problem-solving with peers, sharing insights and perspectives on current challenges
• Peer Masterclasses
  Opportunities to share your expertise and learn from fellow leaders
• Sprint Reviews
  Regular alignment sessions to share learnings and plan next steps
• Build Your Leadership Community
  Our intimate cohort model helps you build lasting connections with fellow innovators. Through peer learning and collaboration, you’ll develop alongside other emerging leaders who share your passion for digital transformation and sustainable impact.

Entry Requirements

Aspiring trainees will be considered for admission when they fulfil the following characteristics:

Schengen area citizens: Bachelor’s degree
Non-Schengen area citizens: Master’s degree*

B2 English level or equivalent. Recommended: IELTS Speaking/Listening 7 or higher, or TOEFL Speaking/Listening 27 points or more

Preferred: Two years of work experience

Educational and/or professional backgrounds preferably (but not exclusively) in the areas of Digital Design, Computer Science, Game Design, Data Science, MBA, Creative Industries, Humanities, UX/UI and Social Sciences.

Competencies:

• You are a critical and independent learner;
• You have knowledge and insights about the latest pressing social challenges or technological advancements.
• You can design, perform, analyse and report both in writing and orally on complex topics.
• You are willing to challenge your perceptions of the current growth-driven and technology-centred society.
• You are open-minded and collaborative, and you have an adaptable mindset.

If you do not meet all the admission requirements but believe you have enough demonstrable skills and competencies, we encourage you to continue your application process.

*We offer a very limited number of openings for participants with a Bachelor’s degree completed no more than two years before the start of the programme.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee to participate in the Transformation Leadership Programme is €4,400.