In today’s rapidly evolving business world, effective leadership is essential. Leaders must be able to navigate changing trends, address challenges with intelligence and diplomacy, and maintain smooth operations. Dr. Abdelmajid Mihil, a 7th Dan National Black Belt in Aikido and 5th Dan Aikikai Japan Shidoin, offers a unique approach to leadership. Through Aikido, a martial art tradition focused on victory without harm, Dr. Mihil shows how its principles can be applied to business practices for long-term success. Drawing on stories and experiences from high achievers in business, politics, and the arts, Leadership Aikido presents innovative strategies for overcoming outdated business models. In a world where employers and managers are looking for ways to integrate both professional and spiritual growth, Aikido provides a practical approach. Dr. Mihil teaches how embracing Aikido’s philosophy can bring our beliefs, perceptions, and actions into alignment, guiding us toward continuous personal growth, transformative leadership, and a harmonious work environment. This training is designed to improve your decision-making skills and enhance your human behavior in both life and business. It emphasizes the positive psychology of Aikido and offers strategies for increasing happiness, which you can incorporate into your daily routine to improve your well-being ... you'll develop the skills to lead with balance, resilience, and a deeper understanding of leadership rooted in harmony. Reserve your spot in the Certificate in Executive Management: Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance today and explore how these timeless principles can reshape your leadership approach.

Dr. Abdelmajid Mihil Program Director

We all seek to understand the fundamentals of human behavior

In today’s dynamic and fast-paced world of business, true leadership requires much more than knowledge of strategy or financial insight. Leadership demands resilience, emotional intelligence, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. The Certificate in Executive Management: Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance is crafted for high-level executives, CEOs, entrepreneurs, HR professionals, CFOs, and presidents who are ready to integrate ancient wisdom with contemporary leadership practices.

This 12-week transformative program is designed to teach you how to lead with balance, energy, and clarity, drawing inspiration from Aikido, an art of movement and strategic focus. This program empowers you to develop leadership capabilities grounded in harmony and resilience.

Transform Your Leadership with Aikido Principles

Certificate in Executive Management Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance

Program Overview.

• Program Duration: 12 weeks

• Tuition Fee: €5,600

• Mode of Study: Hybrid (Available at Montblanc Business School campuses in Paris, London, New York, Dubai, Geneva, Casablanca, Riyadh)

This innovative program is not just another leadership course. It’s a transformative experience that empowers you to lead with emotional intelligence, physical presence, and strategic focus. You will learn to navigate through crisis, manage conflict, foster collaboration, and build resilient teams, all while integrating principles of balance, harmony, and energy flow inspired by Aikido.

The Aikido Approach to Management: The Art of Adaptive Strategy is designed for executives, managers, and professionals seeking a management methodology rooted in fluidity, adaptability, and strategic balance. In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, leaders must navigate complex challenges with innovative and resilient strategies. Drawing inspiration from Aikido—a martial art and philosophy focused on harmonizing forces rather than confronting them head-on—this certificate transforms traditional management practices into an art of adaptive strategy.

Why Choose This Program?

As an executive, your leadership style shapes your organization's success. This program is designed to equip you with practical, actionable tools and insights to elevate your leadership and achieve lasting impact. Here’s why this program is a game-changer:

Leadership with Resilience and Balance
Develop a leadership style that thrives under pressure. Learn to stay calm and focused in moments of uncertainty, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

Practical Tools for Immediate Application
This program provides tools and techniques you can immediately apply in your leadership role. Whether it’s managing teams, handling crises, or making complex decisions, you’ll gain insights you can act on right away.

Holistic Leadership Development
True leadership goes beyond intellect. It encompasses emotional intelligence, physical presence, and energy management. This program focuses on developing all these aspects to enable you to lead effectively in any environment.

Conflict Resolution and Alignment
Learn to master conflict with Aikido principles, turning disagreements into productive outcomes, and aligning your team’s efforts towards common goals.

Exclusive Leadership Philosophy Rooted in Aikido
Develop a unique leadership philosophy inspired by Aikido—maximizing results with minimal effort, while maintaining integrity, compassion, and strategic clarity.

Certificate in Executive Management Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance

The Program Advisory Committee

Aikido offers profound insights into management, emphasizing the importance of balance, harmony, and adaptability in leadership. These principles help leaders transform challenges into opportunities, fostering environments where communication is clear, conflicts are resolved with understanding, and human behavior is respected and guided with empathy. By integrating Aikido into business practices, we can develop resilient teams, enhance decision-making, and create a culture of continuous growth and collaboration. Succession planning becomes a seamless, strategic process, ensuring that every professional is prepared to lead with confidence and integrity." — Dr. Abdelmajid Mihil, Director of the Executive Management Certificate Program: Leading with Balance and Harmony Through Aikido Principles, Doctorate in Business Administration, 7th Dan National Black Belt, and 5th Dan Aikikai Japan Shidoin.

"A leader shows care for their followers, treats them fairly, helps them reach their goals, and immediately acknowledges their accomplishments." — Dr. Remy Arbaoui, PEng, MSc, Executive MBA, PhD, DBA

"Effective leaders adjust to new environments, learn from both challenges and successes, and put in the effort and persistence needed to meet their goals." — Dr. Mohamed Younis, MD, MSc, Executive MBA, DBA - Medical Doctor

"Leadership is about guiding others to reach shared goals. It’s about inspiring them through collaboration and being open to their input in decision-making." — Dr. Anas Ouafi, PhD, DBA (Doctorate of Business Administration), Law and Business Affairs

"Marketing is built on relationships, much like Aikido. The strength of these connections determines success. Marketing leaders need to adapt to the market, combining strategic insight with a genuine understanding of their audience’s needs." — Dr. Meryem Mazini, DBA, Marketing and Personal Branding

"Just as Aikido teaches us to adjust to forces with balance and precision, economics and sales require an approach that aligns with the ever-changing market dynamics. The goal is not to compete, but to create shared value through understanding and adaptability." — Dr. Mokhtar Idrissi, MBA, DBA, Economics, Contracts, Sales

"Leadership, like Aikido, is about finding balance and alignment. Strong leadership doesn’t force its way, but integrates the strengths of others, creating a shared flow toward collective success." — Dr. Akouvi Manoab Bariyene, MSc, DBA, Psychology

"Ethical decisions, like Aikido techniques, require clarity and calm. Leaders who act with integrity foster trust and create an environment where long-term success is possible. Just as Aikido redirects force, ethical choices guide organizations in the right direction." — Dr. Fatima Zahra Bakkali, MSc, PhD, Physics, Human Behavior

"In engineering, like Aikido, the challenge is not in overpowering obstacles, but in working with them while maintaining integrity. Ethical engineering focuses on creating systems that benefit people, driven by collaboration and flexibility rather than force." — Dr. Abdelmottaled Haloua, Human Behavior, Psychology, Certified Life Coach, Engineering

"Leadership in ESG and CSR is about balancing action with purpose, similar to Aikido’s way of handling conflict. A sustainable future is built when leaders approach challenges with cooperation and mindfulness, ensuring that the goals of the organization align with the well-being of both people and the environment." — Dr. Claire Iallaten, MSc, DBA, Pharmacy, ESG, CSR, Sustainability Management

Certificate in Executive Management Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance

Core Modules

Our program is structured around eight transformative modules that serve as the cornerstone for revolutionary leadership development. Each module is meticulously crafted to equip you with advanced tools and a forward-thinking mindset—essential for navigating today’s complex business landscape.

1. The Art of Leading with Aikido
Discover the powerful parallels between Aikido’s fluid movements and dynamic leadership. Learn how to harness and redirect energy, neutralize tension, and transform potential conflicts into unified action. This module empowers you to lead with grace and strategic agility.

2. Strategic Resilience: Leading Through Crisis
Cultivate the poise and fortitude needed to excel in high-pressure situations. Develop actionable strategies to maintain clarity and focus during crises, turning challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.

3. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Enhance your interpersonal acumen by fostering emotional intelligence and empathy. This module guides you in managing delicate situations with compassion and insight, forging stronger, more resilient relationships within your team.

4. Team Dynamics and Collaboration
Master the art of building trust and fostering a collaborative culture. Learn innovative techniques to enhance communication, drive collective decision-making, and create an environment where every team member contributes to a shared vision.

5. Energy Management: Leading with Balance
Achieve peak performance by balancing your physical, mental, and emotional energies. This module offers practical methods to sustain focus and endurance, ensuring that your leadership remains vibrant and resilient over the long haul.

6. Conflict Resolution and Alignment
Transform workplace conflicts into catalysts for progress. Acquire the skills to address disagreements constructively, realign divergent perspectives, and foster a harmonious atmosphere where innovation and collaboration thrive.

7. Strategic Decision Making
Refine your decision-making prowess with techniques inspired by Aikido’s adaptive approach. Learn to remain agile under pressure, employing strategic foresight to make well-informed, impactful decisions that drive your organization forward.

8. Leading Change: Transformation with Aikido
Embrace the inevitability of change with confidence and precision. This module equips you with the tools to adapt your leadership style to evolving circumstances, spearheading transformational change with the fluidity and balance intrinsic to Aikido.

Certificate in Executive Management Aikido-Inspired Leadership in Harmony and Balance

How to Apply

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Contact Information

EMEA Program Director: Dr. Mohamed Younis
Email: mohamed.younis@montblanc-bs.com

Program Advisor: Dr. Claire K. Iallaten
Email: claire.iallaten@montblanc-bs.com

General Inquiries:
Email: info@montblanc-bs.com

Dr. Abdelmajid Mihil Program Director
Email: abdelmajid.mihil@montblanc-bs.com International WhatsApp: 0033 7 83 97 13 13