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Your C-suite doesn’t want good intentions.
They want measurable results.

See how IMD turns executive development into performance gains, cost savings, and ROI you can prove.

Your C-suite doesn’t want good intentions.
They want measurable results.

See how IMD turns executive development into performance gains, cost savings, and ROI you can prove.

Leadership programs are growing – but are they delivering results? 

At IMD, we skip vanity metrics and focus on what matters: measurable business impact. Our research shows how top companies link leadership learning to performance, productivity, and bottom-line gains.

Proven impact
66% ROI

on targeted
leadership initiatives

€23M

in cost savings

120% ROI

in high-potential
talent development

Get the report:
Proving ROI in executive
development

Discover how to:

  • Set measurable business objectives.
  • Apply the ROI Methodology® across five levels of impact.
  • Track behavior change, collaboration, and financial performance.
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Inside the report
  • A step-by-step guide for linking learning to business goals
  • Case studies with quantifiable outcomes
  • Tools for HR, L&D, and business leaders to track and communicate success
  • Evidence of leadership development driving cost savings, innovation, and growth

Why leading companies choose IMD

Ranked #1 in the world for custom programs by the Financial Times, IMD is more than an education provider – we’re your strategic partner for business transformation. 

Learning that
drives business
performance
successfully

We build every program to address your organization’s biggest priorities – whether that’s innovation, agility, operational excellence, or growth. 

Deep expertise across leading industries

With decades of experience in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, tech, and consumer goods, we understand your leaders’ challenges – and how to overcome them. 

ROI is built
into every learning
journey

We don’t just measure satisfaction – we track results. Our programs use the ROI Methodology® to ensure real, lasting, and measurable impact. 

Custom programs, measurable outcomes

At IMD, every learning journey is designed around your unique strategy – with clear KPIs, built-in accountability, and scalable solutions that fit both global rollouts and targeted leadership cohorts, no matter the budget.