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Center of Excellence for World Leaders
Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability is a Centre of Excellence that empowers individuals with key skills and knowledge that enables them to achieve their potential and be impactful and transformational leaders. SALS also aims to accomplish a positive global governance by working with communities and governments towards accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.
We empower individuals and organisations
with key skills and knowledge that enables them to achieve their potential and be impactful and transformational.
Sustainable Development Goals and Leadership
Effective leadership is essential for driving progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. We help leaders articulate their vision and create an enabling collaborative environment where their teams innovate, outperform and compete.
What we stand for: diversity, inclusivity and merit.
our CORE LEARNING EVENTS
Looking for a place to grow and adapt ?
The 4th revolution is already impacting the world economy and the job market.
Are you resilient enough?
Do you require upskilling or reskilling?
APRIL 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Impactful Decision Making: Leadership in the era of Artificial Intelligence
Leadership in the era of AI requires a new set of skills and a commitment to ethical and responsible AI development and deployment. By embracing AI's potential while addressing its challenges, leaders can unlock new opportunities for innovation, growth, and human progress.
April 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Artificial Intelligence
and Skills of the Future
The rapid advancement of technology, particularly AI and automation, is transforming the workplace. While some jobs will be displaced, many new roles will emerge requiring skills that complement and leverage these technologies. The ability to think critically, creatively, and adapt to change will be essential for success in this evolving landscape.
Be always one step ahead with Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability
- New skills
- Skills of the future
OCTOBER 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
World Forum on
Sustainable Leadership
Sustainable leadership is becoming increasingly important as organizations face growing pressure to address environmental and social challenges. By adopting sustainable leadership practices, organizations can create long-term value for themselves, their stakeholders, and the planet.
- for Members only!
- Become a Member now!
FEBRUARY 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Leadership in VUCA world
Leadership in a VUCA world is more critical than ever. VUCA stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, and it perfectly captures the state of our current environment. To navigate these turbulent times, leaders need a new set of skills and approaches.
february 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Negotiating under pressure
This training offers a comprehensive approach to negotiation, equipping participants with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in today's complex business environment.
July 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Summer School: Leadership
This 5-days long training involves lectures, workshop and study visits in many international organisations in Geneva. Develop core leadership skills, gain self-awareness, build confidence, expand your network, explore career paths!
MARCH 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Towards Sustainable Development Goals
The world faces a complex web of interconnected challenges, and the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 SDGs is a crucial framework for addressing them. It's a recognition that we need a holistic approach to tackle global issues. The 2030 Agenda is ambitious, but it's also achievable. By working together, we can create a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
MAY 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Women Leadership
Despite progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership positions across various sectors, including business, politics, and academia. Women face numerous barriers to leadership, including gender bias, discrimination, lack of mentorship and sponsorship opportunities, and work-life balance challenges. Research consistently shows that organisations and societies with greater gender diversity in leadership experience improved financial performance, innovation, decision-making, and overall effectiveness.
August 2025, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND
Summer School: Sustainability
Summer schools on sustainability are becoming increasingly popular as the world grapples with urgent environmental and social challenges. Our program offers a deep dive into sustainability concepts and practices, providing participants with the knowledge and skills to become agents of change.
A word from our President
Swiss Academy for Leadership and Sustainability, based in Geneva, offers training focused on leadership, negotiation and multicultural skills, with a mission to prepare global leaders to address complex challenges. Our programs are designed to foster ethical governance and advance sustainable development through innovative and collaborative learning.
Natalia Czajkowska
Founding President
GLOBAL PRESENCE
Where are we ?
Our tailor-made activities are delivered worldwide. We cherish in person activities and we also provide distance based online learning.
🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland
We are located in the beautiful city of Geneva, Switzerland. The location is not accidental as Geneva is a center for multilateralism, hosting many key United Nations agencies, NGOs, international organisations, focusing on global issues and challenges like peace and security, human rights, humanitarian aid, health, labor standards, intellectual property, and trade and history of neutrality, being a safe and neutral space for dialogue and negotiation between different actors.
We look forward to welcoming you here.
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