Executive Formation | Methodology
Executive Formation at Westfield develops applied decision-making and strategic leadership. It integrates the dual faculty model and the CORE block, enhancing learning with rigorous cases and guided reflection.
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Methodology
Executive Formation develops leaders with a comprehensive understanding of business, enabling them to connect strategy, operations, leadership, and decision-making from an integrated perspective.
Executive Formation strengthens decision-making through rigorous academic and practical training. The Lecturer + Practitioner model ensures each course is co-taught by a PhD academic and an active executive, combining theoretical depth with real-world insights. The CORE Block forms the nucleus of executive subjects, with intensive case analysis, leadership simulations, and strategic discussions inspired by the Harvard Case Method.
This block emphasizes introspection and peer learning, enabling executives to refine their leadership style and practice conscious decision-making. By merging academic rigor with business reality, Executive Formation equips leaders with the tools to understand organizations holistically and to act decisively, responsibly, and with strategic vision.