Executive MBA participants join the programme for a variety of reasons. Some wish to launch entrepreneurial projects and others are looking for new and exciting challenges. For many participants, their motivation lies in evolving in their current company or exploring a new department within the organisation. If you are ambitious and a talent that your company wishes to help flourish, they may be willing to invest in your goals and support you financially or in other ways. What can you do to increase your chances of a positive response from your employer? 1. Clearly identify your personal motivations behind wanting to embark on an MBA It is the first question that you will be asked by your employer and your response should be persuasive. The MBA should be in line with your career goals and the logical response on how to achieve them. Are you interested in moving further up the corporate ladder? Do you wish to change functions in the company? Are you lacking important skills necessary for you to successfully fulfill your current objectives in the company? Pinpointing why an MBA is the best path for you to achieve your particular goal is crucial for your negotiations. 2. Identify how achieving your goals will benefit the company Now that your employer knows how the MBA will benefit you, it is time to show how it is also a good move for the company at large. What is their ROI? The response to this question is subjective and depends on your industry and company. However, there are some common points that can be used across various contexts such as: - As the programme can be completed part-time, you can immediately implement what you are learning into your professional environment - During the programme you work on different case studies and have to share ideas and solutions, you will have the chance to converse with people from a variety of backgrounds who can inspire you to find solutions to problems that your company experiences - At the end of the programme participants are asked to complete a final Individual Makers Project on a subject of their choice. You could use a problem that the company is experiencing or a project that it wishes to launch as the topic of your paper, therefore providing tangible proof of the ROI 3. Do your research By carefully studying the programme you will not only demonstrate your motivation but also discover concrete examples to support the benefits that the MBA will have on yourself and on the company. Is there a particular course that stands out? Do the statistics of the cohort support your argument that the diversity of the programme will help you gain new ideas and viewpoints? There are regular online and on-campus information sessions where you have the opportunity to speak with staff and alumni to learn more about the details of the programme. This is your chance to get all of the information you need to support your arguments. 4. Develop a strategy on how you intend to integrate the MBA into your professional and personal life An Executive MBA is an important commitment. Even if you choose the part-time option and are in class 3 days per month, you are expected to work during your own time, potentially creating pressure in your professional and personal life. It is important that you are aware of this and demonstrate to your superiors that you have taken it into account to try to minimalise the disruptions with your professional responsibilities. Ensuring that you have the support from your family will also make the journey easier for you. 5. Research any scholarships and governmental organisations that could help finance the MBA Every MBA programme offers generous scholarships to great potential candidates. You may be eligible to apply for one of them and it is strongly recommended that you speak with the programme staff to get all the necessary information. Aside from internal scholarships, most countries have governmental organisations or their own scholarships that they provide to support people wishing to further their education. Every employee in France for example has a personal training account (Compte Personnel de Formation) that they can benefit from. Research the options available to you to ensure that you will have the maximum financial support from all parties. You employer will also see your motivation and appreciate that you are also trying to find other alternatives to help finance your Executive MBA. Recent statistics In 2016/2017 33% of participants were financed by their companies, 48% by governmental organisations and 19% financed the programme themselves.

In a changing, globalised and digital world, new challenges and territories to explore are presented to managers and company directors. Change is now an integral part of a company's daily life.

At the heart of these transformations, the operational manager positions himself as a true relay of the Directorate's strategic vision to his teams but also to other internal or external actors. He must implement change and obtain the commitment of his employees by empowering them. Understand the challenges of change In the business world, changes are generally poorly perceived, but also poorly presented and supported. In addition, the various technical aspects are often favoured over human issues. Generally speaking, change is frightening, this fear can come from the fact that individuals do not want to change their habits, from not feeling up to the task or from losing an acquired situation. It is important to consider the human in social relationships and not only individually. Nor should we deny the individual impact that change can have, but the social image and place in a group are extremely important. Be an actor and facilitate change The manager must play a role in the company as a driver and coach in change. To do this, he must take into consideration that change can have an effect on his employees. This can be done through a meeting through active listening, to hear his employees express themselves on the change and on what they feel. The aim is for them to feel listened to and to be able to establish a situation of trust. The manager must then change his behaviour by being more in a leadership position. Change in the company must be de-dramatized and seen as an opportunity. The manager's main mission is to ensure that his teams are aware of the project in which this change is taking place, but above all that his teams are committed to it. "Explain" and "convince" are therefore the two key concepts of the manager in managing change. It is therefore essential to rely on communication throughout the project (before, during and after). The best way to engage employees in change is not to make them feel that they are undergoing change, but rather that they are the actors of change. Employees must be aware of the challenges of this change in order to make them understand that they must see it as a challenge, a source of gratitude and not a fear. The manager must therefore implement different skills: Deal with problems independently. Have a medium- and long-term vision. Develop communication and argumentation so that employees understand why it is necessary to change. Find relays in the teams to have levers to rely on. The success of a project involving change requires taking into account the human factor, this is the role of the manager. To manage these changes and face possible reticence, the manager must demonstrate a sense of listening and leadership. Its objective is to facilitate the understanding of the project but above all the adherence to it through methods that accompany change and support the motivation of teams. Faced with these challenges, emlyon business school's mission is to develop the skills of all managers to enable them to manage their company's economic and social performance in a context of change. The General Management Program allows those who follow it to optimize their effectiveness but also to ensure their legitimacy on the managerial position they exercise, or their ability to progress on this professional aspect. The General Management Program in brief: Level: Diploma Bac+5, level 7 RNCP (formerly level 1) Duration: 3 days a month for 12 to 18 months. Calendar of sessions: next start in September 2019 in Lyon and Paris Prerequisites: a Bac+2 level of study (or Bac with a Validation of Professional Acquis) and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience are required. How to apply: contact our Training Advisors, who will assist you in your application process. Get informed: attend our next information meeting on May 18, 2019 in Lyon (registration here) In commercial partnership with Ecommerce-Nation

The CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Scholarship is merit-based scholarship that is awarded to participants whose, “research topic will focus on enhancing, developing and encouraging responsible (public or private) organizations in their CSR strategies and plans.” CSR is an increasingly hot topic as more and more businesses are being looked at to be held accountable for their social, environmental, and economic impacts. To participate in CSR practices, a business must be taking active measures to operate in ways that positively impact society at large. This may be beneficial for the world and paint the businesses in a better light by the public, but this benevolence does come with a cost to business. Hasan Samancioğlu, a recently enrolled GDBA participant in the January cohort, recognizes the need for continued advancements in CSR which is why he is focusing his thesis on the subject and was awarded the first CSR Scholarship by the two business schools. Currently, Hasan works at a multi-national development organization, the Islamic Development Bank, as a strategy professional to contribute to the economic development of countries in “fragile situations.” Out of the 56 member countries in the organization, “almost half of them are categorized as low or lower-middle income countries as per OECD classification,” says Hasan. Due to his work, he’s had the, “chance to closely observe the challenges that these countries face which encouraged me to find ways to work on solutions,” he says. “My research topic takes CSR in the heart of the discussion and will focus on the SMEs operating in emerging economies to ultimately attempt to provide evidence that CSR would contribute their long-term performance of having sustainable businesses,” Hassan explains. “I aim to find evidence that implementation of CSR not only contributes to the economic and social environment, but also to the development of the economy in emerging markets,” he states. He envisions beginning his research with an examination of the extent to which CSR is currently being used in selected emerging countries and then recognizing the, “paradigm shift that CSR is a balance between social and economic interests and that emerging markets also must recognize this, especially on a SME level,” Hasan postulates. Hasan was born into a conservative family in Turkey, but was able to go to college which he says, “liberated me and allowed me to not only explore a wider array of subjects and issues but also a vision to be open-minded and the ability to distinguish between right and wrong (including issues like inequality, environment, peace, justice, fighting poverty, and ethical values).” He is excited to start his Global DBA journey in January, with the help of the CSR Scholarship, and ultimately envisions, “understanding historical backgrounds of biased opinions and using this to question the status quo which will result in increased awareness in CSR-related issues.”

On November 23rd, 2023, the Human Resources consulting firm Emerging, unveiled its 13th annual ranking of the best higher education institutions in terms of employability. emlyon ranks again as #2 of the French business schools and maintains its position in the top 50 worldwide. emlyon | GEURS 2024 emlyon business schoolis once again #2 of the best business schools in France behind HEC, in terms of employability, according to the Global Employability University Ranking & Survey of 2024. It also ranks as #44 worldwide. This result shows the strong proximity of emlyon business school with its socio-economic environments and recognizes the capacity of its teams in providing support to the students for a successful professional integration and sustainable employability. The 2024 GEURS method The GEURS assesses the employability performance of 250 higher education institutions throughout the world. The survey was conducted over 11,560 employers in 21 countries. Recruiters assessed the performance of emlyon’s graduates according to 6 criteria: Interpersonal competences (hard, soft & digital skills) Specialization Work experience Digitalization Academic excellence Internationalization The complete 2024 GEURS

After an international career in marketing, Gayé Delahousse moved into entrepreneurship with the creation of Ski Guru, the first price comparison platform for ski resorts based on customer reviews. Here is the portrait of an exciting entrepreneur, at the head of a fast-growing start-up.

The mountains make you feel very small,” says Gayé Delahousse. Based at Le Bourget du Lac, with her company Ski Guru, she can admire the snowcapped peaks that have inspired her and where she has been skiing for over 10 years. But her career began far from the Alps and in Turkey, where she comes from. Her family took her skiing in Europe from a very early age and passed on to her the joys of skiing. She didn’t make skiing into her profession straight away; instead she began with marketing and psychology studies and jobs with international companies: Ogilvy, Hasbro and the Seb Group. “I was a group leader in Turkey and I had the opportunity to be expatriated to Rumilly in France, which is quite exceptional,” says Gayé Delahousse. That’s how she started getting involved with the snowcapped peaks. First on a personal level, for it was in Haute-Savoie that Gayé Delahousse met her husband. He was working in the mountains and the couple decided to settle in the ski resort of La Plagne. Then professionally. Gayé left the Seb Group for the Compagnie des Alpes where she handled marketing for Paradiski, and then took over marketing and sales management for Val-d'Isère. The missions and projects were exciting, and they were always changing. Team spirit Throughout this long experience, this marketing professional felt the need to train, take stock of her skills and expand her professional network. “I also wanted to have a high-level French qualification in keeping with the good schools I had in Turkey,” she explains. She chose emlyon business school and its Executive MBA. With modules such as finance, strategy and personal development, the course fully met her expectations and opened the door to entrepreneurship. “The courses were important and useful, but I also really enjoyed the group I was in. Like me, the participants were 40 years old on average and had similar questions. I learned a lot from my peers,” she adds. ­­ The road to entrepreneurship During the two years of the EMBA, she fine-tuned her know-how, changed the way she worked in favour of even more participative management and became more involved in Compagnie des Alpes committees. It was while she was developing a mobile application for Val-d'Isère that her business project was born. “I became interested in creating a site with customer reviews of holiday destinations, like ski resorts. I talked to Trip Advisor about it, but they weren’t interested. So I thought ‘there’s something to be done here’, and that’s how Ski Guru got started,” she explains. The project began in 2017 with the creation of this ski resort price comparison platform www.ski-guru.com, based on customer reviews. “In Compagnie des Alpes, I also noticed that the resorts were not very clear about customer reviews. What you find on social networks is only for captive users. Which was a problem if you want to be ‘customer-centric’”, adds Gayé Delahousse. The business model is based on partner stations having access to customer information and the opportunity to communicate with them. Internet users and professionals also have the guarantee that the opinions submitted via the partnership are truthful. As a sign that her project was meeting a need, over 5,000 customer reviews were collected in the first season. And 80 ski resorts are referenced. Ski Guru has also won two awards: the Trophée de la Montagne Française, an Economy award, and the Digital Mountain Awards for the best B2B start-up. International development Now a company director, Gayé Delahousse is discovering a new way of working, very different from big groups but just as fulfilling. And she makes use of her network and what she learned at emlyon business school on a daily basis. “In order not to feel I was on my own, I decided to anticipate and joined the Village by Crédit Agricole accelerator. I am also a member of the Cercle des Jeunes Dirigeants (Young Leaders Circle), which helps me to interact with other business leaders and to keep in touch with others. And I’m taking another look at my course notes to help me get through the different stages of entrepreneurship. My life is not as calm as it used to be. There are lots of joyful moments and also quite a lot of anxiety. I go from surprise to surprise, and that’s what I wanted,” says Gayé Delahousse. She has big ambitions: she wants Ski Guru to go international and reference European ski resorts. She’s thinking of a “summer” version and possibly other leisure destinations. All these ideas will help her to reach the heights very quickly! Ranked 5th worldwide for career progression (Financial Times 2018) The emlyon business school Executive MBA is the ally of those who want to see their career take off. Move up within your company, earn more, and delve into entrepreneurship ... Following the emlyon business school Executive MBA guarantees meaningful professional development. The program was ranked 5th in the world for career progression by the Financial Times in 2018. As a fast-track or part-time course, it is aimed at “makers”: experienced managers and executives who are leading a project or seeking to challenge themselves by acquiring new skills around today’s business challenges. The Executive MBA explores finance, strategy, decision-making, management, data, personal development and innovation. For more information, download the brochure

Franck Chuzel is driven by the challenges facing society. This researcher, who specialises in endocrine disruptors and risk management, works to address these challenges with his biotech company LifeScientis. Portrait.

Franck Chuzel’s career-changing moment happened in the 90s. At that time, he was a PhD student at INSERM, focusing on reproductive functions and sterility. With Rhône-Poulenc, he began to take an interest in endocrine disruptors, chemicals which are the subject of a huge amount of research today. Since then, these disruptors have shaped his career with major companies from Aventis Cropsciences to Bayer, where he managed various R&D projects. He has also worked with European and global bodies including the European Commission and the OECD, representing industry and participating in debates on the risk assessment of these substances. “I worked on texts and guidelines which focused on better assessing the dangers. I’ve always loved working on projects with a social impact,” Franck Chuzel explains. Entrepreneurial spirit After nearly 15 years spent working for major companies, Franck Chuzel tried his hand at entrepreneurship. In addition to his day job, he and several other partners founded an organisation specialising in the archiving of homologation documents for major life science companies. “We sold the company in 2012. That’s when I decided to stop working in the industry. I had too much to manage, it took too long to make decisions. I needed to take a break,” he explains. He already had a business idea chose to study the Executive MBA at emlyon business school. “I was able to take the time to think and have my ideas challenged in a kind, friendly environment. This reaffirmed my way of working and gave me additional tools. I also took the time to further explore risk and its perception at a societal level. I considered a number of business ideas; although some never came to anything, I met some incredible people during my studies,” Franck Chuzel says. LifeScientis was born during this career break: a biotech company which aims to improve both the efficacy and safety of products developed by the life science industries. It provides consulting services, helping life science companies to assess the dangers and toxicological risks. The R&D division creates and develops molecular encapsulation solutions (drugs, ingredients, flavours and even fragrances) with a focus on the well-being of the planet and its population, using soft and green chemistry processes. “We’re there to provide solutions with ingredients which are less toxic, thereby reducing the dangers and risks of use. So we focus on green chemistry and biodegradable products. It’s a way to respond to the challenges facing society, to contribute and to play our part,” Franck Chuzel explains. A public/private gateway Based in Grasse, the company LifeScientis works with SMEs, larger companies and start-ups too. The biotech company is also keen to develop research partnerships with universities, in addition to its partnership with Nice Sophia Antipolis, to bridge the gap between basic and applied research. “There’s a lack of understanding between the public and private spheres, but we manage to find more transparent ways of working together. It’s true that it’s sometimes simpler in Anglo-Saxon countries. But the issues surrounding the efficacy of treatment, toxicology and risk are complex. Unless we work together, we can’t do very much. We need to combine expertise to ensure a diversity of views and create real change,” Franck Chuzel notes. This new, agile company relies on the experience of its founder, developed over the course of his career working for major companies, and is growing fast. Three years after it was founded, it now has 5 researchers. Franck Chuzel is getting ready to open up the company’s capital to active board members. He’s also preparing a funding round in the next two years. “I would also like to resume my role with international organisations. The researcher’s role is key in these debates: we’re here to educate, using the information we have at our fingertips. When it comes to dangers and risks, there are still questions to which we have no answer and it’s only by debating that new ways of working will emerge,” the entrepreneur observes. Another way for Franck Chuzel to contribute. The Executive MBA emlyon business school, the ally of career progression Progress within your company, increase your remuneration, turn to entrepreneurship... Following the EMBA emlyon business school is a guarantee of significant professional development. The diploma was ranked 5th worldwide by the Financial Times, in terms of career progression in 2018. Offered in fast-track or part-time, it is aimed at "makers": experienced executives and managers who are carrying out a project or seeking to challenge themselves by acquiring new skills around today's business challenges. The Executive MBA covers finance, strategy, decision-making, management, data, personal development and posture. For more information, download the brochure

The 2023 Executive MBA ranking, issued on October 16th, 2023, by the Financial Times, ranks the Executive MBA of emlyon business school as #36 worldwide. The program achieves distinction for its orientation on environment, society and governance, carbon footprint and participants’ profiles. The Executive MBA of emlyon business school continues to progress by going up 11 ranks as compared to 2022, and stands out most especially on differentiating characteristics in keeping with the School’s mission: Professional experience (#5 worldwide): participants to the Executive MBA of emlyon provide high-quality profiles with solid professional experiences (seniority, length of service, international careers). Environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria (#11 worldwide): in order to reinforce the participants’ competences in anticipating and addressing the issues of ecological transition, social sustainability and ethics, social and environmental commitment permeated all the program modules (strategy, finance, leadership, supply chain, marketing and communication...), in accordance with the SDGs inside method, based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Carbon footprint (#14 worldwide): the carbon footprint is calculated using the net zero target year for carbon emissions determined by the School, and a publicly available audit report about carbon emissions. For Christine Baldy-Ngayo, Associate Dean of Executive Education at emlyon business school, “This result goes to show our collective commitment to train and support throughout their lives, responsible managers and directors who will transform organizations efficiently, for a fairer society, with more solidarity and respect for the planet. This ranking stands as a recognition of the strength of our Executive MBA program, of the talent of our participants and alumni, our world-class Faculty and top-tier staff.” Download the Press Release About the Financial Times Executive MBA ranking: The Financial Times ranking is an independent assessment of the world’s best Executive MBA programs. This ranking is built over two sources: data from an independent survey of EMBA alumni who have graduated three years prior (55% of the overall ranking) and data provided by the schools, about the program, the Faculty and the school (45% of the overall ranking). Full method and results Press contacts: KBZ Corporate for emlyon: Laurence Martin - lmartin@kbzcorporate.com - 06 47 69 85 99 Karine Zimeray - kzimeray@kbzcorporate.com - 06 09 15 65 14

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Testimonials of Sebastien & Laurencia

Ambitious Program Ranked Top 5 Best Executive MBAs in France (Financial Times 2022), emlyon business school's Executive MBA is a prestigious program that serves as a catalyst for professional growth. Participants develop their ability to make decisions and lead in a complex world. It is for these reasons that Laurencia Musol and Sébastien Jonard embarked on this adventure in 2021. They reflect on two intense and rewarding years that have transformed their professional trajectories.

Four participants of emlyon business school’s Executive MBA share their experiences in the program, their rationale for enrolling, the benefits of the unique nature of the cohort and course content, and how they have managed to juggle their work, studies, and personal lives. Ultimately, they paint a picture of a cosmopolitan group bonded by a shared and enriching learning experience, benefitting from the expertise of emlyon’s teachers and guest speakers. Interviewees: Jonathan Coll (Full-time EMBA & former Product Owner, Renault Trucks) Jérôme Clain (Full-time EMBA & former MBDA Project Manager and Thales Field Support Representative) Laurine Debauge (Part-time EMBA & Business Owner/Project Management & Project Controls Consultant, IPC2) Vincent Kouman (Part-time EMBA & Plant Design/Piping Manager, Technip Energies) Q. How do you manage balancing the EMBA program workload with your working and personal lives? Jonathan:Two words come to mind: organization and prioritization. I built a visual support with the milestones and assessment deadlines. This way I was able to better spread out the workload over time. Laurine:An important point for me was to remain very open with my family, friends, and workmates, so people could understand the reasons for my limited availability. Transparency about this major endeavor and the ability to talk about it was key for balance. Vincent:The workload requires a good level of organization between it, my professional work, and my family duties. It is very important for me to keep the right balance with my personal life, so I manage to always dedicate some appropriate time to share with my family every day! Q. What are the main highlights of the Executive MBA program? Vincent:The network. We are lucky enough to meet people from diverse backgrounds and with different aspirations. It is unique, and I have learned a lot from others. Laurine: It is a chance in a lifetime opportunity to extract yourself from your typical professional network and cross professional borders. It helps you build broader perspectives of what teamwork and contribution really are about and it helps you become a better leader. Jérôme: I would say how the teaching provides us with concrete insights into the impacts of decision-making, and also enables us to discover or rediscover fundamental concepts that encourage reflection and a sense of perspective. Q. To what extent is the diversity of the cohort an asset? Jérôme:The diversity of the cohort is a real asset. There are no two people in the same sector, or in the same profession. This offers an exceptionally rich learning environment, making for very enriching and instructive discussions. Jonathan: The cohorts are very diverse in terms of age, gender, background, experience, and personality. In this context, we are exposed to many different and interesting points of view and ways to proceed. This diversity is enriching and provides us with a host of new perspectives. Q. Did you have any fears when you first began your Executive MBA journey? Laurine: I would say I felt more excitement than fear. Maybe one concern was to lose some motivation over the 20-months, Part-time program. It can be a long challenge when combining work, school, and family responsibilities all at once, but fellow students are a great support. We are all in the same boat and can rely on each other. Vincent: Not really, I had the conviction that I would live a very transformational learning experience, which I can confirm has been the case. Q. Why emlyon business school? What else would you recommend about the program to prospective candidates? Jonathan:emlyon is a well-known business school in the region and it is gaining visibility worldwide thanks to its MBA program, its triple accreditation, and its involvement in so many global issues. Jérôme:Given the sector in which I am looking to pursue a career, it seemed appropriate to choose this school to start prospecting and start building a network here. If I had to recommend the school to future candidates, I would insist on the quality of the teaching and the speakers, but also on the awareness of social and environmental issues. Vincent:I chose emlyon because of its good ranking among all the Executive MBAs, its early makers spirit and the proximity to home, which is very important for managing my personal life and my work. Laurine:emlyon offers a very coherent and sound program allowing you to build a complete 360-degree view of business and its new challenges. It also triggers your mind about innovative thinking, the entrepreneurial spirit and sustainable societal value creation, which is very important in a world with so many changes and uncertainties.