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Programme Master in Management
Academic Year Academic Year 2025/2026
Module/course Code BEDF
Delivery location Paris
Language English
Course type Elective courses 15h
Contact hours 15
ECTS 2.5
Level 5 (year post baccalaureate)
Semester Fall/Spring/Sum
Module name Telework and Hybrid Management
Field (Discipline) Human Dimension of Management
Academic Department Management

Outline


Module/course Summary

Please note this course is ONLINE in the Fall Semester and ON SITE in the Spring & Summer 

The New Era of Work: Navigating Remote and Hybrid Leadership
We are witnessing a seismic shift in the way we work. On one hand, mobile technologies have made it easier than ever to work from anywhere, allowing telecommuting to flourish. The pandemic accelerated this transition, making remote work the rule rather than the exception almost overnight. However, this shift is far from simple. Remote work introduces complex societal, organizational, and managerial challenges that we are only beginning to understand.

This course is designed to equip students with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate and lead in this new landscape of work organization.
As work evolves into an activity rather than a place, traditional management models are being put to the test. The cornerstone of this new paradigm is trust. Yet, trust cannot be dictated; it must be earned and nurtured, which is no small feat in a virtual environment. Managers who were thrust into the world of remote leadership during the pandemic often found themselves grappling with new ways of building and maintaining relationships with their teams from a distance.
As we move from a purely remote model to a hybrid one, the complexity increases. Hybrid work introduces its own unique set of challenges, from integrating new team members who may never meet face-to-face, to maintaining team cohesion across both in-office and remote workers, to ensuring clear, consistent communication. These are just a few of the issues that modern leaders must master to be successful.

In this course, you will delve deep into the intricacies of remote and hybrid work, exploring practical strategies for effective leadership in this new environment. We will examine case studies, analyze real-world scenarios, and engage in hands-on exercises to help you develop the skills needed to lead with confidence in a world where the office is no longer a physical space but a dynamic, digital ecosystem.

By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the evolving nature of work and leadership, and you will be equipped to face the future of work with agility, insight, and a forward-thinking mindset.


Pre-requisite

No pre-requisite in terms of courses. However, students will benefit more from the course if they have had a previous working experience in a company.