When technology changes markets, processes, and professions, leadership is no longer simply about managing people. It means interpreting signs of change, making decisions in contexts of uncertainty, and mobilizing organizations to create value in a constantly evolving future.
October 2026
8 hours
In-person
600€
Digital transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and emerging technologies are redefining the way organizations create value and compete. In this context, leadership plays a fundamental role in identifying opportunities, managing change, and preparing organizations for the future.
This course addresses the challenges of leadership in the digital economy, providing tools to understand the impact of technology, promote innovation, and support the development of more competitive and resilient organizations, prepared to contribute to sustainable business growth.
Organizations across all sectors today face the challenge of understanding the impact of emerging technologies and translating this knowledge into strategic decisions capable of generating value.
Throughout this training, participants will explore the challenges of leadership in environments characterized by continuous innovation, digital transformation, and the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence on business processes.
The following topics will be covered:
Through the analysis of trends, discussion of real-world cases, and applied exercises, participants will be challenged to reflect on the role of leadership in a world increasingly influenced by technology and innovation.
In a context where technology continuously reshapes the way organizations operate and compete, participants will develop skills to:
This course is aimed at individuals who wish to strengthen their capacity for learning, adaptation, and development, contributing to the growth of their teams and organizations.
The growing influence of emerging technologies requires leaders who are able to understand their impacts and transform them into opportunities for organizations.
This course is aimed at professionals who hold or intend to hold leadership positions in contexts marked by innovation and technological transformation.
It is particularly relevant for:
Advanced technical knowledge is not required, with emphasis being placed on the strategic understanding of technology and innovation as drivers of organizational transformation.
Diretor of Executive Education at NOVA FCT, Founder of Connect You, N Lab and Nita’s House
Director of the Executive Education at NOVA FCT and expert in business strategy, leadership, team management, communication, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
She worked for nearly 20 years at Mercer, where she led a global team of approximately 1,500 people across five countries (United Kingdom, USA, Canada, India, and Portugal), providing services to over 16 markets. After more than 30 years in the corporate world, she founded Connect You, a consulting firm that reflects her extensive experience in leadership and managing multidisciplinary teams. In 2023, she assumed the role of Director of the Executive Education at NOVA FCT.
Throughout her career, she has lectured in postgraduate and master’s programs and has been a guest speaker at various national and international events. She has also mentored several senior professionals, actively contributing to their development and growth.
Passionate about team development and strategy, she is distinguished by an agile mindset, a results-oriented focus, and inclusive leadership. She brings over 30 years of solid experience in the global management of complex, multicultural, and multidisciplinary projects.
Chief Energy Officer & Founder da ONYOU
Curious and with an entrepreneurial spirit, Rita is Chief Energy Officer & Founder of ONYOU – Empowering & Learning Experiences, designing and implementing facilitation, training and mentoring projects, with an emphasis on the development of soft skills (mainly leadership, communication and entrepreneurship). She is also a professor in higher education (Catholic University Lisbon) and in professional education, at the Estoril School of Hospitality and Tourism.
Her toolbox presents a diversity of tools (LEGO® Serious Play®, Liberating Structures, Business Model You®, Management 3.0, Sociocracy 3.0 and Storytelling), innovatively integrating concepts of management, marketing, communication, entrepreneurship and human resources – areas on which she has focused her career, over 25 years.
She has a master’s degree in Marketing, a postgraduate degree in Marketing Management and a degree in Management from ISEG/University of Lisbon. She also has a postgraduate degree in Neurosciences applied to the decision-making process. She holds a PhD in Human Resources Development Policy from ISCSP / University of Lisbon.
On a pro bono basis, she is a Board Member of Associação Portugal Agora, Women in Tech, Humanity of Things and INTEC – Institute of Behavioral Technology; co-founder of the Leadership Toastmasters Club and founding member of IAF Portugal (International Association of Facilitation). She is also PORTUGAL Catalyst of the LEAGUE OF INTRAPRENEURS.
Her mission is to enable people to be more entrepreneurial, playful & conscious.
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