WHY CHOOSE THIS BBS PROGRAM
For you:
- gain practical tools to lead complex change processes and manage resistance
- strengthen your leadership, organizational insight, and ability to drive sustainable transformation
For your company:
- implement change plans with measurable impact on processes, culture, and performance
- reduce the costs of poorly managed transformations and increase organizational adaptability
Change Management is a discipline that combines methodology, culture, and behavior to guide individuals, teams, and organizations through transformation processes.
In an increasingly volatile and uncertain environment, the program develops managers and professionals who are able to recognize the signals of change, create the conditions for its effective implementation, and manage it over time.
Through practical tools, real-world cases, behavioral science, performance management, and applied artificial intelligence, the program is designed for Project Managers, Program Managers, and business managers involved in organizational and strategic change initiatives.
The course is structured into 5 in-person modules, delivered in a weekend format (Friday and Saturday), plus 2 online in-depth sessions for further study.
ACCREDITATIONS AND RANKING
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
Bologna Business School’s Open Programs are included in the Financial Times Ranking, Executive Education category, 2026.
Alessandro Grandi
Program Director
alessandro.grandi@unibo.it
"Leading change means understanding the organization, engaging people, and turning uncertainty into concrete paths toward sustainable transformation."
Luca Costa
Executive Director
luca.costa@bbs.unibo.it
"Change management is a discipline that involves the methodology and the cultural and behavioral aspects of organizations as a whole as well as in the individuals who make them up."
Structure
Online warm-up activities are planned from December 2026
The course consists of 5 in person modules over the weekend (Fridays and Saturdays) from 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
In addition, 2 online in-depth sessions will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The program includes face-to-face lectures and a final workshop in which participants will put the approaches learned into practice.
COURSES
This module will outline the key aspects of change and introduce the main approaches to change management, from changes to business models and organisational structures to economic and social drivers. We will explore models for assessing workplace culture and learn how to evaluate an organisation’s readiness for change, known as Change Readiness. We will also examine the different orders of change and its reversibility, the relationship between change and rules, and the connection between organisational purpose and people’s behaviour.
We will also see how artificial intelligence can facilitate the application and interpretation of the models presented, provided that prompts for tools such as Claude, Gemini and NotebookLM are well formulated. In today’s economic context, digitalisation is particularly relevant, requiring businesses and organisations to make sometimes radical changes to both their business models and people’s behaviour. For this reason, the module will draw on significant historical examples from society and the economy, alongside examples of the introduction of new technologies and the digitalisation of processes.
This module will explore in detail the main methods for building and motivating a team. It will introduce the principles of creating and managing a team, understood as a group that shares a specific approach to pursuing its goals. This aspect is becoming increasingly important, particularly in temporary settings such as project management or in highly complex environments. Team motivation is crucial to the ultimate success of organisational initiatives. The module will present the main theories of motivation alongside real-life case studies from sport and business.
Franco BertoliThis module explores change management from a people-centred perspective, examining the neuroscientific foundations of human behaviour and the key factors that generate resistance to change. Participants will gain an understanding of the biological mechanisms that influence learning, as well as principles and practical tools for effectively guiding organisational transformation. The day will combine theoretical sessions with case study analysis, encouraging discussion and the practical application of the concepts covered.
Giulia BaroniThis module examines the balance between human and economic needs as a critical factor in Change Management. It begins with the context of the “great detachment”—disengagement, burnout and declining productivity—to show how change depends on the energy people have available. It then introduces an approach that integrates culture, behaviours and processes, alongside “polytropic” leadership that enables organisations to navigate complexity. The module also explores Energy Management—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy—and the organisational energy footprint. It distinguishes between problems that can be solved and polarities that must be managed through the “both/and” approach of Polarity Management. It concludes with a workshop on the PRO™ Method, which redesigns processes around six drivers to generate economic value without depleting human value.
Saverio CuoghiVeruscka Gennari
Following a brief recap, participants will work on a business case requiring them to manage a specific initiative and the organisational changes it entails. They will consider the activities needed for its introduction and launch and develop an implementation plan. Participants will work in groups of three or four.
Alessandro Monzani
Ivan Pananti
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
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Alessandro Grandi
Full Professor of Innovation and Project Management
University of Bologna
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Luca Costa
Business Consultant
BluPeak Consulting, KLink Consulting
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Franco Bertoli
Advisor Coach
Inner Game Practitioner
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Giulia Baroni
Management Engineer
Freelance
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Veruscka Gennari
CEO di 2BHappy e IIPO – Italian Institute for Positive Organizations
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Saverio Cuoghi
Chief Strategy Officer 2BHappy e Learning & Innovation Designer
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Ivan Pananti
Co-Owner, PMOstudio
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Alessandro Monzani
Co-Owner, PMOstudio
Alumni
Nicole Poggi
Strategic Advisor and TEM / Strategist, Radicare
Change Management (ed. 2024)
"Change is a little like experiencing both fear and an adrenaline rush. Managing change means embracing resistance and finding the motivation to believe it can be overcome. This course, led by Luca Costa, gave me a fresh perspective, powerful tools and meaningful discussions with the group. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take a hands-on (and heartfelt) approach to helping businesses, organisations and teams grow and evolve with courage."
Alessandro Durini
Sales Manager, Mapei
Change Management (ed. 2025)
"I have taken many courses throughout my professional career, but this one has stayed with me in a special way, thanks to the quality of the people I met, the way it was delivered and the emotions it evoked. The experience went well beyond training: it sparked discussion, sharing and genuine connections. In fact, the journey did not end with the final day in the classroom: we continue to meet every six months to build on what we started, keeping the bonds formed during the course alive. I believe this is the programme’s greatest value: the training ends, but its legacy—in our relationships and in the way we approach change—endures."
Networking
Networking takes place between students of the same class, between participants and lecturers, as well as with students from other courses or previous editions of the same program.
Alumni
Nicole Poggi
Strategic Advisor and TEM / Strategist, Radicare
Change Management (ed. 2024)
"Change is a little like experiencing both fear and an adrenaline rush. Managing change means embracing resistance and finding the motivation to believe it can be overcome. This course, led by Luca Costa, gave me a fresh perspective, powerful tools and meaningful discussions with the group. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to take a hands-on (and heartfelt) approach to helping businesses, organisations and teams grow and evolve with courage."
Alessandro Durini
Sales Manager, Mapei
Change Management (ed. 2025)
"I have taken many courses throughout my professional career, but this one has stayed with me in a special way, thanks to the quality of the people I met, the way it was delivered and the emotions it evoked. The experience went well beyond training: it sparked discussion, sharing and genuine connections. In fact, the journey did not end with the final day in the classroom: we continue to meet every six months to build on what we started, keeping the bonds formed during the course alive. I believe this is the programme’s greatest value: the training ends, but its legacy—in our relationships and in the way we approach change—endures."
COMPANIES
Companies in the Bologna Business School network actively contribute to the development of Open Programs, helping shape their content and bringing practical experience into the classroom. Managers and professionals share insights, real-world case studies and firsthand knowledge, enriching the learning experience with an applied perspective. Engagement with companies across different sectors fosters an ongoing exchange of experiences and best practices. This continuous dialogue between the classroom and the business world creates a dynamic ecosystem where expertise, perspectives and approaches come together, generating value for all participants.
The Bologna Business School’s business partners are:
ADMENTA AEFFE AEMILIA HOTEL AEROPORTO G. MARCONI AFORISMA AGGF DIEGO DALLA PALMA ALCE NERO MIELIZIA ALFA WASSERMANN ALLESTIMENTI SRL ALTOGRAF ALTRO MERCATO ANCORA SERVIZI ANTICA CORTE PALLAVICINA APT EMILIA ROMAGNA ARPER ARREDOLUCE AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI AVANZI HOLDING AZIENDA VINICOLA RIVERA BAHLSEN BANCA DI BOLOGNA BANCA POPOLARE DELL'EMILIA ROMAGNA BAXTER BELLCO S.R.L. BERLUTI BOLOGNAFIERE BONATTI BONFIGLIOLI RIDUTTORI BORBONESE B&T BUFFETTI BUTOS HORECA B.V.M. - LES COPAINS CADIAI CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI SIDNEY CAMST CANTINA FEUDI DI SAN GREGORIO CAREGIVING CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI BOLOGNA CATERINGROSS CAVIRO CEFLA CENTRO HERCOLANI CERAMICA SANT'AGOSTINO CERAMICHE GARDENIA ORCHIDEA CHAMPION EUROPE S.P.A. CHLORIDE CHLORIDE SPA CINETECA DI BOLOGNA CINIUS CIPRIANI ABBIGLIAMENTO CIR FOOD CISA CMC CNA COMER INDUSTRIES CONAD CONFINDUSTRIA EMILIA ROMAGNA CONSERVE ITALIA CONSORZIO PARMIGIANO REGGIANO COOP ADRIATICA COOP CENTRALE ADRIATICA COOP CERAMICA IMOLA COOP ESTENSE CREDEM CREDITO EMILIANO CRIF CUCINA SRL DATALOGIC D&C DELOITTE DIENNEA DORELAN DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING EBC CONSULTING EGS SOLUTION ENTE FIERE DI PARMA ERNST & YOUNG ERVET E-STAT EUROCOMM EUROVO FASHION LAB FASTWEB FATER FELSINEA RISTORAZIONE FERRARA FOOD FERRARI FERRETTI GROUP FERROVIE EMILIA ROMAGNA - GRUPPO TPER FINCANTIERI FLORIM CERAMICHE FLYER FMR ARTÈ FONDAZIONE ALDINI VALERIANI FRATELLI BRANCA INTERNATIONAL FREELANDS NETWORK SRL FRUITECOM FURLA GABS GA.MA GAME 7 ATHLETICS GA OPERATION G.D GDH GENERAL ELECTRIC GEOCOM GE OIL & GAS GESA FINANCE GHEPI GI GROUP GMPR GROUP GRANAROLO GRAPHIC STORE GROUPM GRUPPO CINTI GRUPPO COIN OVIESSE GRUPPO HERA GRUPPO IMA GRUPPO INDUSTRIALE TOSONI GRUPPO LA PERLA GRUPPO MAX MARA GRUPPO MONRIF GRUPPO MONTENEGRO GRUPPO TREVI GUABER GUCCI H3G HAVAIANAS HAWORTH HAYS HOEL CONSULTING ICONSULTING I.G.D. I GUZZINI ILLUMINAZIONE IKEA INFOAREA INFO MANAGER INTERFASHION INTERMEDIA INTERTABA IREN GRUPPO ISTITUTO GIORDANO JACKPOT STAFF JECKERSON JOHNSON & JOHNSON MEDICAL KEMON KIREY SRL KPMG LABORATORIO DELLE IDEE LA COMPAGNIA DELLA BELLEZZA LANDI RENZO LA RINASCENTE LEROY MERLIN LIMONI LINK LIU JO LOBBY BROS LORO PIANA MACRON MAGNETI MARELLI MANDARINA DUCK MANUTENCOOP MARCO POLO MASERATI MAZARS & GUERARD MCS MEC3 MIKADO FILM MOLLUSCO & BALENA MONNALISA MORTARA RANGONI MTV ITALIA NIKE ITALY NIMAX NOEMALIFE NOMISMA OCTAGONA OIKOS OTIS GROUP PAGE PERSONNEL PANDA PDFOR CONSULENZA DIREZIONALE PHOTOSÌ PIQUADRO PRAXI PROMOTOR INTERNATIONAL PWC RADIANT RCS MEDIA GROUP REGENESI REGIONE EMILIA ROMAGNA RENÉE BLANCHE RIA & PARTNERS S&A CHANGE SAECO INTERNATIONAL GROUP SAMIA SCM GROUP S.E.C.I. GRUPPO MACCAFERRI SERGIO ROSSI SIDA GROUP SIGARO TOSCANO SIGMA SOCIETA' ITALIANA VINI STARWOOD HOTEL TECHNOGYM TEIKOS CONSULTING TERME DI SALSOMAGGIORE TETRA PACK THE COLOMER GROUP TONINO LAMBORGHINI TWINERGY UMBERTO CESARI VINI UNICREDIT UNICREDIT GROUP UNIGRÀ UNIPOL UNIQUE ITALIA VALSOIA VICINI ZANOTTI YOOX
FEES
FEES
The tuition fee for the program is:
- €3,200 (+ VAT) for participants sponsored by companies and institutions
- €2,800 (+ VAT) for individual participants
The tuition fee includes attendance at the program, all learning materials available through the online platform, and access to Bologna Business School services, including a personal BBS Wi-Fi account, use of the study areas, and access to the on-campus gym.
Discounts are available for:
- early registrations;
- companies belonging to the BBS Business Network;
- Alma/BBS and Profingest Alumni;
- groups of at least 3 participants.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and Companies can check the availability of vouchers at the Interprofessional Fund reference:
Fondimpresa – for middle management
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – for managers
Fon.Coop – for Cooperatives
REQUIREMENTS
The course is reserved for a maximum of 16-20 participants.
APPLICATION PROCESS
FAQs
At the end of the course, a participation certificate is issued (upon reaching 80% of classroom hours).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
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Telefono: +39 051 2090129
Email: openprograms@bbs.unibo.it
