Reinventing Corporate Leadership in a Multipolar World Order

Course Description

Athens Workshop on Leadership | 4th Edition
May 18–19 | Domotel Kastri Hotel, Athens

ISLE Academy proudly presents the 4th edition of the Athens Workshop on Leadership—a flagship executive learning experience designed for leaders who must navigate complexity, uncertainty, and transformation at scale. Building on the strong positioning and executive tone of previous ISLE leadership workshops, this year’s edition expands the conversation from organizational leadership to leadership in a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic landscape.

Set in the refined business-hospitality environment of Domotel Kastri Hotel, this two-day workshop in Athens brings together strategic leadership, organizational design, and global political economy in a highly practical format. Domotel Kastri’s positioning as a premium venue with dedicated conference infrastructure makes it especially aligned with the executive character of the program.

Why this workshop now

Leaders today are operating in a world defined by fragmentation, competing power centers, supply-chain volatility, geopolitical risk, and institutional realignment. In this context, leadership can no longer be understood only as an internal organizational capability—it must also include the ability to interpret and respond to external shifts in the global order.

This workshop addresses exactly that challenge: how to lead organizations with clarity, resilience, and strategic coherence while the assumptions of the previous era of globalization are being rewritten. The theme is especially timely given Prof. Rawi Abdelal’s work on globalization, political economy, and the “next world economy,” as well as his focus on how the global system is being reorganized.

A two-day leadership journey with Harvard faculty

Day 1 | Prof. Boris Groysberg
Professor of Business Administration

Harvard Business School

Day 2 | Prof. Rawi Abdelal
Professor of International Management

Harvard Business School

What participants will gain

Participants will leave with:

• A sharper understanding of how the multipolar global environment is changing executive decision-making

• Practical frameworks for aligning leadership, culture, and execution inside the organization

• A stronger ability to assess geopolitical and economic signals and translate them into business action

• New perspectives on leading through uncertainty while sustaining performance and trust

• A high-level peer learning experience with fellow senior executives and decision-makers

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for:

• C-suite executives and senior leaders

• Business unit heads and country managers

• Strategy, transformation, and organizational leaders

• Decision-makers responsible for growth, resilience, and cross-border operations

ISLE Academy’s signature executive experience

As in previous editions of the Athens Workshop on Leadership, the program combines academic rigor, strategic relevance, and an intimate executive setting—creating the right conditions for thoughtful dialogue, practical insight, and high-value networking.

Secure Your Place – Limited Availability

📅 February 20 – March 31 | Early Bird: €780
📅 April 1 – April 30 | Standard: €990
📅 May 1 – May 17 | Last Call: €1,150

*All prices exclude VAT (24%). EU company participants may benefit from VAT offset per EU VAT / VIES legislation.

Seating is strictly limited. This workshop is designed for a small cohort of senior leaders to ensure an intimate, high-impact experience. For group registrations of 3 or more, please contact us at info@isleacademy.com for tailored arrangements.