Future-Fit Business:
Innovation and inspiration from the Nordic approach
Learn from the world’s best to navigate transformation and create long-term impact
Do you know how to create and drive a future-ready business in times of change?
Join our Innovation and Leadership Learning Journey to Finland, designed exclusively for corporate leaders ready to create bold strategies and lead transformative change. This 3-phase program, featuring a 4-day immersion in Finland hosted by Aalto University Executive Education (Aalto EE), equips you with cutting-edge insights from a global pioneer in innovation, leadership, and corporate sustainability strategy.
Through hands-on workshops, faculty-led sessions, and company visits, map out your organization’s future strategy, embrace ecosystem thinking, get introduced to nordic leadership and discover actionable approaches to align leadership with innovation and corporate responsibility.
Program Overview
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3-phase transformational journey for mid~level to senior leaders
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4-day trip to Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development (Aalto EE) in Finland with expert faculty sessions & company visits
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Idea generation to support application of learning to business
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Consulting sessions to understand your organisation’s sustainability goals
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Interactive workshops to develop sustainability mindset & skills
Optional build-ons
Coaching for launching and developing truly essential sustainability initiatives for the future
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Organisational development consulting to embed sustainability and innovation into your company culture
Content customizable for your organization
Suitable for: Mid~level to Senior Leaders
Location: Your country + Finland (4 days)
Duration: Base content of 3 days of workshops in your country + 4 days Finland trip + Action Planning ＋ optional sessions
Language: English
Period: Currently taking applications for September 2025 cohort
Number of participants: Minimum 12 / maximum 20 participants per cohort
Cost: To inquire as it is customized
Why join?
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Participants
✓ Identify ways that your department or business unit can support and accelerate your company’s sustainability ambitions, foster innovation, and create long-term impact during times of transformation
✓ Develop a holistic understanding of sustainability and what it means for you and your organisation✓ Build the mindset and skills that will enable you to think differently, effectively engage different stakeholders, and drive change in your organisation
✓ Connect with peers from diverse organisations in Finland to learn from their experiences and approach
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Organization
✓ Identify opportunities that can create new business value while transitioning to a future-ready business.
✓ Leverage the expertise of Enteleco and Aalto EE faculty, along with real-world insights from Finnish organisations, to gain new perspectives on transforming your organisation and addressing challenges.
✓ Foster a culture of sustainability-conscious, intrapreneurial leaders across all functions to drive innovation and strengthen resilience.
✓ Demonstrate your genuine commitment to sustainability and engage leaders across your organisation to actively participate in the journey toward transformation.
Why Finland?
Learn from a nation of trailblazers.
Finland leads the world in innovation, corporate responsibility, and ecosystem thinking. As the Happiest Country (UN) and the Most Stable Country (Fragile States Index), it offers unique lessons on governance, leadership, and creating shared value.
Ranked #1 in sustainability progress (WEF), Finland is also a leader in carbon neutrality and ecosystem collaboration. Its Nordic leadership principles, centered on trust, equality, and collective accountability—align closely with values embraced in Japan, offering innovative and transparent approaches to tackling global challenges while enhancing business practices locally.
Exclusive offer
Exclusive offer
Want to know about the “Nordic Superpowers” that create successful sustainable businesses?
Answer a short survey and we will share with you the Webinar recording on “Unlocking Growth: Nordic Leadership Advantage” by Dr. Patrick Furu from Aalto EE!
Program Flow (Sample)
1-day workshop
Understanding Your Sustainability Journey and preparing for Finland Study Tour
Mapping out your organisation’s Sustainability Journey
Ecosystem thinking: understanding the impact relationship between your company, society, & the planet
Finland prep: maximizing your experience & learnings
Finland Aalto EE immersion
4-day trip to Aalto EE in Finland with expert faculty sessions & company visits
Content & schedule will be customized to fit the needs of each cohort.
2-day workshop
Post-tour debrief session to harvest & process key learnings, and connect them to your local context
Ideation session to explore innovation and opportunities for your business
Optional Add-ons:
1) Project
Project launch workshop followed by team coaching sessions to support development of ideas and preparation for stakeholder engagement
and/or
2) Culture Change
Culture change roadmap development workshop(s) and consulting sessions to embed sustainability and inovation thinking into the company culture
Finland Aalto EE Immersion Overview
Our Partner
Unlock your leadership potential with Aalto University Executive Education and Professional Development (Aalto EE), a globally recognized leader in executive learning (FT #31, 2024).
Distinguished by its triple accreditation—an honor held by only 1% of the world’s business schools—Aalto EE ensures world-class quality in program content, teaching methods, and faculty.
With a rigorous curriculum, Aalto EE enables opportunities for lifewide learning and educate the game changers of the future; current executives, the next generation of leaders, and experts with an impact on business and society. Individuals and organizations benefit from the impactful, goal-oriented, and comprehensive learning experience.
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Sign up now to register your interest for the September 2025 program!
Learn more at our information session events below.
For inquiries and sign up, please submit the following form.
Sign up Deadline: May 31st, 2025
Promotional Events
Innovation for a Future-Fit Business in a Turbulent World
Join us on January 22, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM JST for an exclusive webinar designed for forward-thinking leaders like you.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
Inspiration from Finland: Discover why Finland is globally recognized as a leader in resilience, sustainability, and innovation.
Strategic Insights: Understand the challenges shaping the future of business and gain insights to how to address them.
A Preview of the Future-Fit Business: Finland Study Tour: Learn how this transformational program can equip you with the tools to build a future-ready, resilient organization.
Unlocking Growth: The Nordic Leadership Advantage
42% of global companies risk obsolescence (PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey). To stay ahead, leaders must embrace agility, innovation, and sustainability.
Join us on March 25, 2025, from 16:00 to 17:00 JST for an exclusive event featuring a keynote by Dr. Patrick Furu, a renowned expert in leadership, strategy, and high-performing teams.
Why Attend?
✔ Nordic Leadership in Action – How leading companies foster innovation and resilience.
✔ Strategic Adaptation – Learn proven business models for future success.
✔ Exclusive Keynote by Dr. Patrick Furu – Gain expert insights from a leadership authority.
✔ Finland Immersion Preview – Explore an immersive executive learning opportunity