M1
24 February · CotonouLeadership
Lead yourself to lead others. Self-awareness, presence, influence and augmented leadership.
Advanced Management Program · 2027 cohort
Leading in the age of AI.
See further. Decide differently. Transform with impact.
Starts24 February 2027
Cotonou + Global Immersion in China
Cotonou + Global Immersion in China
24 daysover 6 months
6 modulesone journey
May 2027Global Immersion in China
AIthread throughout
The manifesto
Not an AI module added to a traditional programme. A new way to lead in a world shaped by AI.
Artificial intelligence is changing tools, but also judgment, value creation, work design and the exercise of leadership.
The journey
Six modules. A progressive transformation.
M2
MarchStrategy & AI
Read disruption, choose where to play and turn AI uses into competitive advantage.
M3
AprilPerformance
Turn strategy into results through augmented decisions, new indicators and execution.
M4
MayGlobal Immersion in China
Observe innovation and execution at speed, then translate lessons to African contexts.
M5
JuneAI & Transformation
Transform roles, processes, talent and organisations through responsible governance.
M6
JulyImpact
Sustain transformation, communicate a vision and defend the final project.
AI Leadership Lens
AI wherever it changes the leader’s role.
Every module revisits its subject through the opportunities, trade-offs and responsibilities created by AI.
Augmented judgment
Question data, separate signal from noise and balance speed, value and risk.
Work and organisation
Rethink processes, talent, responsibilities and adoption beyond the tool itself.
Responsible AI Leadership
Keep people at the centre, make decisions explainable and build credible governance.
Global Immersion in China · May 2027
One week at the heart of Chinese innovation.
Decode Business China, meet innovation leaders and observe AI across industry, services and organisations.
Academic transparency. A framework with a Chinese academic partner is being considered for the immersion. Discussions are ongoing; the name and any logo require approval before external release.
Visible transformation
From programme to impact.
The journey should create visible change in how participants think, decide, communicate and act.
Individual capstone
An applied strategic project, including an AI dimension where relevant.
Dedicated coaching
Personal support to strengthen decisions, leadership presence and impact.
Leadership Experience
Experiential situations that develop mastery, presence and influence.
Personal branding
Media training and executive visibility in the AI era.
Who is it for?
Leaders determined to stay ahead.
CEOs, executive committee members, business unit leaders, entrepreneurs and high potentials expected to drive major transformations.
What the organisation gains
- PerspectiveA sharper understanding of AI disruption
- DecisionsBetter-informed strategic trade-offs
- TransformationStronger capacity to reshape work and organisation
- NetworkPeers and Africa–China–world reference points
2027 cohort
Practical information
- Starts24 February 2027
- JourneyCotonou + Global Immersion in China
- InvestmentX M FCFA
- AdmissionApplication and interview
Detailed logistical conditions will be shared directly with applicants.
2027 applications
Your next decision could change your trajectory.
Introduce your profile and project. The TESIWA team will respond once the admissions channel is finalised.