07:30 – 08:00 | Arrival & Executive Breakfast Theme: Networking breakfast to introduce connection, openness, and strategic foresight. 08:00 – 08:30 | VEA Framework: Vision, Empathy, Adaptability Objective: Present VEA as a holistic model for navigating complexity and building resilient organisations. 08:30 – 09:00 | Why Vision Matters Objective: Highlight the CEO’s role in defining a clear vision. 09:00 – 09:30 | Six Characteristics of a Visionary Leader Objective: Explore key traits of visionary CEOs. 09:30 – 10:00 | Leadership Self-Assessment: Vision Objective: Identify strengths and development priorities. 10:00 – 10:15 | CEO Vision Exercise Objective: Draft a future-focused vision. 10:15 – 10:30 | Break 10:30 – 11:00 | Empathy as an Executive Superpower Objective: Position empathy as essential for culture and performance. 11:00 – 11:30 | Six Characteristics of an Empathetic Leader Objective: Explore traits that build trust and psychological safety. 11:30 – 12:00 | Empathy Self-Evaluation Objective: Assess strengths and development areas. 12:00 – 13:00 | Leading with Empathy in Decision-Making Objective: Apply empathy to strategic choices. 13:00 – 14:00 | Executive Lunch Discussion: “What does empathy look like in my leadership?” 14:00 – 15:00 | Adaptability: Navigating Change Objective: Reframe uncertainty as opportunity. 15:00 – 15:30 | Six Characteristics of an Adaptable Leader Objective: Traits for navigating uncertainty and sustaining performance. 15:30 – 16:00 | Adaptability Self-Evaluation Objective: Measure capabilities and generate insights. 16:00 – 16:15 | Break 16:15 – 17:00 | Strategic Change Exercise Objective: Turn adaptability insights into initiatives. 17:00 – 17:30 | VEA CEO Manifesto & Close Objective: Craft personal VEA Manifesto and reflect. 17:30 | End of Program