| Executive Program
PEOPLE & ORGANIZATION
Create stakeholder value through human capability.
Lectured by Professor Dave Ulrich
2025 Edition Participants were CHROs from
Venue & Date
Hilton - Boeira Garden Hotel, Porto, Portugal.
2, 3 & 4th November, 2026.
Program Fee & Audience
5900€ + VAT. High-level of seniority, mainly CHROs and Chief People Officers. Limited to 30 executives.
A Message From Professor Ulrich
In today’s fast-changing business world, managing people and organizations is a top priority for everyone involved. Employees want meaningful work and opportunities to contribute. Executives aim for strategic results. Boards care about sustainability. Customers expect alignment with their needs. Investors look for returns. And communities value companies with a strong, positive impact.
The "human" in human resources includes all of these stakeholders. By strengthening human capability—through talent, leadership, organizational design, and HR excellence—HR professionals create value for everyone.
This workshop gives participants the tools and frameworks to do just that. You’ll learn how to design integrated people and organizational strategies using a proven human capability framework. We’ll cover trends and best practices in leadership branding, talent, emerging capabilities, and optimizing the HR function.
By the end, you’ll walk away with:
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A practical human capability plan tailored to your stakeholders
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Clear, actionable steps for implementation
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Stronger skills to make a compelling case for HR-led value
I’ll lead the session using real-world case studies, discussions, practical tools, and assessments—ensuring you leave with both insight and application.
Sincerely,
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2nd November
17:30 - 20:00
Meet and Greet Cocktail and Dinner
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Dave will do a roundtable where he will talk with each participant one-on-one. As night falls, we will enjoy a lavish dinner - a perfect end to a day of first meet and great.
3rd November
09:00 - 11:00
Shaping The Future of HR: Inflection to Capability and AI
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How organizations can anticipate external trends, deliver value to stakeholders, and strengthen HR practices within a unified capability framework.
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Identify major environmental trends shaping the organization’s future.
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Define key stakeholders and clarify the value they expect and receive.
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Organize HR practices within a human capability framework.
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Build actionable priorities to enhance long-term organizational impact.
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Using AI in HR: Identify five stages of AI and how it will change the HR agenda.
11:15 - 13:00
Building a Talent Advantage
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Talent advantage case studies and examples
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Identify 10 talent initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
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Adapt the practices and tools within each initiative to your own organization
14:30 - 17:30
Creating Organization Capabilities - The Culture Playbook
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A Playbook for the Culture Agenda: Why, What, and How
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Understanding the new paradigm, cases and examples
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Review 12 key capabilities to organizational success.
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Adapt the practices and tools within each key areas to your own organization
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Break out session
18:00 - 21:00
Network Wine Tasting & Dinner Experience
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Taste authentic Portuguese wine, with music and refined dishes setting the perfect backdrop for engaging conversations.
4th November
09:00 - 11:00
Developing Better Leaders and Leadership
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Establish a leadership brand and code that defines the key factors and differentiators aligned with market value.
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Examples of great leadership brand/codes and how each organization build them
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Rethink your company’s leadership
11:15 - 13:00
Upgrading HR Department and Professionals
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Assess the HR department based on the 10 key factors.
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Identify and improve HR competencies that deliver the most value.
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Break out session
14:30 - 16:00
Human Capability Plan - Making Progress in Human Capability
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Establish a shared mindset for building a human capability plan.
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Examples and case studies
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Break-out session: The Human Capability Plan
16:15 - 18:00
Action Plans - Preparing and Implementing An Action Plan
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Apply the information to You as an HR professional and Your organization.
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Prepare an action plan for going forward with specific actions, accountabilities, investments, and next steps.
18:00 - 18:30
Closing Session
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A moment to take a photo with Professor Dave and receive the signed certificate.
Audience Is Composed by European Executives
"An exceptionally well-structured program with practical, real-world insights and valuable one-on-one conversations with Dave."
“Arc delivered a rigorous yet refreshingly human experience, with practical tools I could apply the very next morning."
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"Dave’s inspiring, highly pragmatic approach, grounded in real-world models and examples, has made me a loyal participant in Arc’s programs."
“Well-paced sessions, a highly relevant case, and Dave’s encouragement of thoughtful exchange made the experience truly valuable. I’d gladly join future programs at this standard.”
“A concise, relevant program grounded in real practice that fostered meaningful discussion and translated seamlessly into decision-making."
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"A highly constructive and content-rich experience, with an impactful mix of lectures and breakout sessions."
The Venue
Hilton – Boeira Garden Hotel, Porto has been chosen as the venue to host the People & Organization Executive Program. Located just 15 minutes from Porto Airport, the hotel offers exactly what Arc looks for: an intimate setting that fosters ample opportunities for one-on-one conversations between Professor Dave and participants.
Network Dinner Experience
Porto Ferreira Wine House, founded in 1751, has been selected as the venue for the network dinner. The setting is ideal for Professor Dave to move easily from table to table and engage in conversation with each attendee.
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Comprehensive OGS Assessment
Beforehand, attendees will complete and submit an assessment that generates an in-depth report for their own company. These reports will help Professor Dave tailor the program over the two days.
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All-Inclusive Program Experience
Meet & Greet
A roundtable where Prof. Dave will talk with each participant one-on-one. Dinner is included.
Two Day Program
Prof. Dave will share their experience and frameworks, and answer your questions in an immersive learning experience. 3rd & 4th November at Porto.
People & Organization Workbook
An exclusive workbook filled with Dave's frameworks and systems, designed to guide your journey.
Pre-Program Reading Material
Attendees are expected to read the material before the program to become familiar with the concepts.
Accommodation & Meals & Airport-Hotel Transfer
2nd & 3rd November accommodation included.
Enjoy all-inclusive meals and transfer throughout the program.
Network Dinner Experience
Founded in 1751, Porto Ferreira Wine House will host the network dinner, offering an ideal setting for Professor Dave to move between tables and engage with attendees.
Signed Certificate
Take home a personalized, hand-signed certificate from Dave, verifying your participation.
Venue & Date
Hilton - Boeira Garden Hotel, Porto, Portugal.
2, 3 & 4th November, 2026.
Program Fee & Audience
5900€ + VAT. High-level of seniority, mainly CHROs and Chief People Officers. Limited to 30 executives.
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About Arc Executive Education
Founded in 2018, Arc is an executive education company based in the historic city of Tomar, Portugal. After more than 100 programs delivered, and over 1,000 alumni, Arc now dedicates itself exclusively to bringing together experts from the world’s most respected companies to share their knowledge and lived experience.
Built around real case studies, open discussion, and peer exchange. Arc programs emphasize practical insight and applied thinking. Over the years, has earned the trust of executives across Europe through consistently high-quality programs.
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"Arc is phenomenal"
Prof. Dave Ulrich
