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Management Retreats

Pause to Think, Act to Lead.
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to your organization
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Nova SBE Executive Education offers a range of retreats designed to enhance leadership skills, foster innovation, and drive organizational growth. These programs provide immersive learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs of professionals and organizations.

Our Leadership Retreats

Why

Leaders need to pause

What

Management retreats that work

Who

Top executives and decision makers

How

Structured, immersive and customized formats

Retreat Partners

What our clients say
“This retreat offered clarity and inspiration. The Leadership Thinkery framework and curated experience left a lasting impact on our team’s leadership journey.”

“The Leadership Thinkery Retreat was transformative. The tailored workshops, expert facilitation, and inspiring environment helped our team align and innovate like never before.”

“Nova SBE’s retreat was a game-changer. The immersive sessions and personalized approach made every moment impactful, tailored perfectly to our needs.”

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Our Retreats

Tailored to Your Organizational Challenges

Think Forward

Strategic Alignment

Ideal for: teams struggling with misalignment and uncertainty, seeking clear strategic priorities and confidence in navigating a fast-changing environment.

We will help your leadership teams to:

  • Reflect and define strategic priorities and actionable roadmaps.
  • Engage on shared goals and objectives using a common language between team members.
  • Develop foresight capabilities to proactively manage uncertainty and complexity.

Think in Sync

Transformation & Organizational Culture

Ideal for: Organizations facing trust and communication issues, aiming to build stronger collaboration and a unified, high-performing team culture.

We will help your organization to:

  • Build trust and alignment to enhance collaboration and team's performance.
  • Strengthen shared vision and cultural cohesion.
  • Develop strategies to manage change and foster successful implementation.

Think Differently

Inspiration & Innovation

Ideal for: Leaders feeling stuck, overwhelmed or lacking creativity, looking to spark innovation and discover fresh, actionable opportunities.

We will help you to:

  • Discover trends that inspire fresh opportunities.
  • Develop innovative strategies to solve key challenges.
  • Re-energize you with tools to sustain creativity and focus.

Inspirational Options for Your Innovative Management Retreats

Immersive On-Campus Retreat

3 days | On Campus
A 3-day immersive experience structured into major thematic blocks, where strategic and learning sessions are balanced with relaxation moments, cultural activities, and well-being practices.

Immersive Experiences in Portugal

4 days | In Portugal
Designed for organizations looking beyond the usual settings, this format takes place outside the Carcavelos Campus in Portugal. We choose locations outside urban centers, surrounded by nature or cultural tradition, creating the perfect environment for deep reflections and immersive experiences.

Curated Cross-Border Retreats

5 days | In your country
To foster closer connections with international teams, all formats can be seamlessly adapted to other European countries. Each program is designed to preserve the excellence in content and the immersive spirit, while thoughtfully incorporating local context to enhance the impact of the sessions and enrich participants' experiences.
Customization Options

Customize your Leadership Thinkery retreat experience to address your organization’s unique goals and challenges, ensuring maximum impact.​

Customizable Content & Focus

Tailor your retreat to address specific organizational goals and challenges. We can develop customized retreats based on your industry-specific needs or explore options focused on key transversal topics including AI strategy, Leadership & Team cohesion, Marketing&Sales, Sustainability.​

Tailored Memorable Experiences​

Enrich your retreat with tailored experiences. Choose from well-being activities like mindfulness, yoga, and meditation; or cultural and team-building activities such as outdoor adventures and nature walks. ​We can also craft unique and memorable moments like artistic experiences or intimate conversations designed to create lasting inspiration and connection.​

Flexible Formats & Venues​

Select the format and venue that best suit your needs. Opt for fully immersive in-person retreats, whether it’s at our Nova SBE campus, an inspiring setting in Portugal outside urban centers, a localized experience in your country, or blended sessions combining face-to-face and virtual components. Choose from 1- to 4-day options, depending on your strategic challenge and the depth of exploration required.​

A proven framework to ensure clear alignment, structured thinking and actionable strategies to drive sustainable results

1

Before the retreat

Prepare
  • Defined strategic objectives and specific success metrics aligned with organizational goals.
  • Clear action plan for stakeholders involvement and agenda setting to ensure alignment and ownership.
How
2

During the retreat

Think & Act
  • Clear diagnosis of key challenges with a shared understanding of roles and actionable strategies based on expert insights.
  • Defined, prioritized goals and execution timelines, ensuring alignment and a clear path forward.
How
3

After the retreat

Sustain
  • A personalized blueprint playbook with assigned ownership, timelines, and clear steps for implementation.
  • Follow-up system to track progress and maintain momentum on post-retreat action plans.
How

Proprietary Methodologies

A set of innovative proprietary tools to align teams, enhance decision-making and translate diverse perspectives into actionable strategies for growth. These are just a few examples of the many methodologies we use to drive impactful outcomes.
Foresight Scenarios
Value Creation Wheel (VCW)
90 DaysLeadershipSimulator
Innovation Metabolism
Our Expert Thinkers

Expert Hosts & Facilitators

A curated pool of Expert Thinkers and skilled Facilitators bring specialized knowledge and practical insights, bridging external expertise with your organization's unique reality.

Steven Braekeveldt

Cargo
A visionary in leadership development, Steven masterfully weaves strategic insight with real-world applications, creating environments where leaders unlock their potential and drive bold organizational change.

Cristina Morgado

Cargo
Cristina’s facilitation style is rooted in empathy and precision. Her sessions are a masterclass in aligning team dynamics with strategic goals, fostering both individual growth and collective impact.

Alexandra Brandão

cargo
Known for her dynamic energy and depth of understanding, Alexandra creates a vibrant space for reflection and action, empowering leaders to tackle challenges with confidence and clarity.

Nadim Habib

Professor at Nova SBE and International Consultant
Nadim's facilitation is nothing short of an intellectual journey. Combining wit, insight, and practical tools, he challenges leaders to rethink assumptions and embrace innovation.
Nadim Habib

Pedro Brito

CEO Nova SBE Executive Education
Pedro's approach to facilitation is transformative yet grounded. He blends strategic acumen with actionable insights, ensuring participants leave with tools they can immediately apply.

Rui Coutinho

Executive Director for the Future
Rui's sessions are a catalyst for creative thinking and strategic foresight. He seamlessly integrates innovation principles into leadership development, inspiring participants to think ahead.
Rui Coutinho

Shane Howard

CARGO
With an unparalleled ability to captivate and inspire, Shane blends storytelling with strategic frameworks, enabling participants to think big and reimagine their leadership approaches.

Paula Marques

Special Projects Director
Paula's facilitation style is a balance of rigor and inspiration. She draws out the best in every participant, fostering collaboration and driving meaningful outcomes.

Milton Sousa

Associate Professor and Academic Director
A master in creating inclusive and engaging environments, Milton's facilitation bridges the gap between vision and execution, helping leaders craft actionable strategies.
Milton Sousa

Marta Pimentel

Executive Director for Executive Education
Marta's sessions are immersive and thought-provoking. She has an exceptional talent for helping leaders connect deeply with their purpose and align it with organizational objectives.

Why Nova SBE?

Nova School of Business & Economics (Nova SBE) is a top-tier institution with 40 years of experience, blending academic rigor and practical action. Its diverse community of over 70 nationalities shares a vision for global impact, driven by deep international expertise and innovative frameworks that foster meaningful organizational transformation.

World-Class Reputation

Nova SBE consistently ranks among the top institutions for customized solutions, holding the #13 position in the Financial Times ranking.

International Expertise

With over 50 corporate clients spanning more than 10 industries, Nova SBE brings consolidated global experience, offering a distinctive international perspective that empowers organizations to navigate complex market dynamics.

Innovative Frameworks

Nova SBE combines cutting-edge research and proven proprietary methodologies to create actionable and sustainable pathways for organizations.

Multidisciplinary Knowledge

Access insights from a diverse pool of renowned faculty and industry thought leaders with proven experience in leadership, strategy, innovation, Data & AI

Customized experiences

A dedicated team will craft retreats with unmatched attention to detail, ensuring every experience is tailored to organization's unique goals and delivering a premium, high-quality journey.

Sustainable Impact as a mission

All retreats are thoughtfully designed to be eco-friendly and aligned with ESG principles, ensuring sustainable practices and minimizing environmental impact.

PORTUGAL

A unique country for impactful experiences

with 300 days of sun in a year, Portugal offers the perfect backdrop for reflection, connection and strategy, combining natural beauty, rich culture, and sunny landscapes to inspire team well-being and cohesion.
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you ensure the experience is tailored to our team?
What options are available to customize the experience??
How do you ensure practical and applicable results after the retreat?
What is the ideal duration of a retreat, and how is the program structured?
How many people can participate, and how are larger groups managed?
Where can the retreat take place?
What hospitality options are included in the package?​
Who leads the sessions, and what is the role of the host?​
How is sustainability integrated into the retreat experience?
What is your confidentiality policy?​

Ready to pause?

Send Email
Outside Portugal, connect with our international team.

Pedro Brito

CEO Nova SBE Executive Education

pedro.brito@novasbe.pt

(+351) 964 546 766

Diogo Lobo Carvalho

Head of International Corporate Business Development

diogo.lobo@novasbe.pt

(+351) 966 999 695

Based in Portugal, please reach out to our national team.

Marco Gomes​

Executive Director for Corporate Business Development

marco.gomes@novasbe.pt

(+351) 912 270 102

​Vasco Oliveira

Head of National Corporate Business Development

vasco.oliveira@novasbe.pt

(+351) 916 589 332

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