PFO Preparing For Opportunities

Preparing for Opportunities is Bertelsmann University's high potential program. It offers a combination of lectures, case studies and group work, delivered by INSEAD's leading experts. Topics covered comprise strategy, finance and organizational behavior. PFO also includes a two day outdoor ‘team building’ exercise. During the course of this intense one week course, participants will also have the opportunity to discuss  strategy topics with a member of the Group’s Executive Board.

Goals and Content
  • Level contemporary business tools and methods
  • Build and strengthen cohesive team spirit among peers
  • Raise awareness of social capital and corporate governance issues
  • Raise awareness of own personality and group dynamics
  • Build relationships for personal and business development
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 Sample Schedule

Dates
  • June 15 - 22, 2012
  • INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France)
  • September 28 - October 5, 2012
    INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France)
Target Group

PFO may be considered by prospective executives with their first corporate responsibilities and affiliation with the Group for at least three years. Only a limited number of 35 participants may enter the program.

  • Junior executives
  • Bertelsmann experience at least 3 years
  • First current leadership responsibility, evident career potential (vertical, medium-term)
  • Max. 35 participants
Faculty

Contact

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For questions regarding content and
design of the program, please contact:

Christine Scheffler
Senior Vice President, Managing Director Bertelsmann University

Phone: +49 5241 80 2184
christine.scheffler@bertelsmann.de

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For questions regarding organization and
administration, please contact:

Marietta Engelmeier
Program Administrator &
Coordination Manager

Phone: +49 5241 80 2627
marietta.engelmeier@bertelsmann.de