Interviews
Read engaging interviews that we have conducted with thought leaders. Well worth a look.
When you graduate from one of HSG’s Law and Management programmes, you become part of HSG’s alumni network – a unique community. As a Law and Management alumnus, you will be able to strengthen your network of contacts from a range of professions, make new connections, maintain your HSG ties and keep in touch with friends. Regular events offer unique insights into business, stimulate networking and ensure you remain up-to-date with the latest developments at the HSG. Please note that you require a Certificate of Advanced Studies or higher-level qualification from the WRM, MLP, CGN or CM programme to join the alumni network. You will therefore not yet be eligible to join the alumni network if you have only completed a single module from one of these programmes.
2 November 2023 | LaMa Autumn Event 2023 Guided tour of George Fischer AG and aperitif riche at the headquarters |
9 May 2023 | LaMa Spring Event 2023 Visit to ‘SQUARE’ and general meeting |
17 November 2022 | LaMa Autumn Event 2022 Swiss Air-Rescue, Rega Centre in Zurich |
6 May 2022 | LaMa Spring Event 2022 We visited Planet Swatch and the Omega Museum in Biel, followed by the AGM. Networking was not neglected over dinner. |
25 November 2021 | LaMa Autumn Event 2021 The autumn event took us straight to chocolate heaven in Kilchberg ZH! After a presentation by Dr. Weisskopf (Group CEO Lindt & Sprüngli AG), we visited the newly built Chocolate Museum and learned more about the history of chocolate and its pioneers. At the end there was a traditional aperitif for networking. |
„The module was an enrichment on a high level, both professionally and privately. I learned that data alone is not the new oil, first its transformation into information, decisions and finally into results. In the future, privacy will therefore become even more valuable. Privacy is the blood in the veins of freedom - it must be protected.“
„This seminar is a must for all senior managers, change managers and negotiators – indeed anyone who needs a good understanding of themselves, and their own thought and behaviour patterns.“
„The training is and was of great value to me. Such depth in the business context creates the basis for sustainable change. The exchange across countries and cultural boundaries was extremely enriching.“
„The MLP-HSG programme has helped me contribute ideas, participate in discussions and plan with my colleagues and company management more effectively. Coming from Germany, I especially appreciated the fascinating intercultural exchange with participants from Switzerland and the informal atmosphere in the group.“
„Working in an environment shaped by digital transformation and extensive change projects, I’m often faced with crucial negotiation situations. Through the CGN-HSG programme I gained valuable insights on how I can successfully conduct complex and wide-ranging negotiations for my clients. Participating in the programme was extremely worthwhile both from a professional and personal“
„In this course I have acquired a more holistic and deeper know-how about Compliance Management. The study documents help me in my daily compliance work, for example as a reference book or basis for argumentation. The HSG Certificate in Compliance Management (CM-HSG) was well worthwhile for me.“
„The modular course "Business Law for Managers" can be perfectly tailored to your own needs. The knowledge transfer for non-lawyers is very varied and takes place in a relaxed but professional manner. In particular, I was able to benefit from a direct transfer of practical experience in the field of corporate governance. “
„Through active participation, this highly focused week-long course opened up insights into the American legal system, ways of thinking and processes. It is taught in English by motivated professionals from the US – the week is demanding, but for any company that has contact with the States, it’s highly informative and fascinating.“
„The inner work, reflection and feedback that is needed for our personal growth in transformative environments, performs this seminar in a great way: You increase your awareness of your beneficial facets for successful teamwork, you experience looking from a meta-level to co-create a mature team collaboration and you highly benefit from an appreciative, courageous learning culture.“
„As a very topical and rapidly developing area of law, data protection is of great importance to us all. The DPO experts provide a diverse approach, through both in-depth theory and work on practical examples. The personal interaction with them and the course participants, as well as the methodical approach exceeded my expectations, and has enabled me to position myself well in this forward-looking field. “
„A fantastic journey with impressive moments. Rarely could I experience so much social competence, emotions and professional depth in such a bundled form!“
„During this course I experienced with incredible intensity the dynamics of teams cognitively and emotionally in all facets. I made fascinating experiences about myself, my impact in teams and their self-organization. If you take the craft of leading teams and your own self-management seriously, then you are absolutely in the right place here.“
„Intense, exciting, practical, well-organized and very instructive: Inputs that are crucial and valuable for our US market entry. “
„With this course, the University of St. Gallen once again lives up to its reputation: in each module, the lecturers manage to convey the demanding subject matter in such a way that it can be applied in practice within a very short time.“
„The module "Sustainability (ESG) for Control Functions" provided me with numerous insights and helpful approaches for implementation in practice. It not only provides a holistic overview of the individual topics, it also shows the background, establishes important connections and goes into depth at the crucial points with a strong repertoire of expert knowledge. A special highlight is the selection of renowned speakers and the resulting exchange with them and the course participants. A clear recommendation!“
„This intensive and unique seminar was the best format for me to understand the dynamics of teams, groups and companies and to learn how to actively shape and influence them. "Learning by Doing" definitely applies in this course. During the seminar I learned a lot about myself and my effect in groups.“
„My expectations before the course? Practical content that is as practical as possible and that I can put into practice directly in my everyday life. What has the course brought me? 100%, my new knowledge passed the everyday test. The course impresses with its practical relevance and is ideal for all non-lawyers who deal with legal topics. “
„The CGN-HSG offered me a unique opportunity to broaden my horizons very effectively as well as exchange knowledge and experiences with professionals from a range of different sectors. The whole programme is compellingly structured and engaging throughout with very practical and relevant content.“
„After the very first module of the CGN-HSG programme, the success I achieved in negotiating has meant that the course more than paid for itself. In addition to the professional content, the CGN-HSG introduced me to a valuable network of senior managers.“
„This learning concept sent me so smartly on an inner journey that I have experienced teams and their meetings differently ever since. The result of the seminar is an "encourager" to actively incorporate reflection loops, especially in the adventure of relationship clarification. Exactly this is for me one of the biggest efficiency and effectiveness drivers. “
„Innovative on-site and online concept, perfect organization, great interaction with the participants: Many thanks to Gerard Neiditsch, Tanja Widemann and Julio Prina for including Max-André Haas and me in this thought-provoking series of events on the future of the legal profession.“
„The executive education "Business Law for Manager" covers the most important aspects from theory and combines them with current examples from practice. This enables students to immediately apply what they have learned in their working lives and thus identify opportunities and mitigate risks. Supported and guided by highly professional lecturers from business and research, the study programme spans a highly interesting and practically oriented arc to the working environment. In my view, this is a "must-do" for all managers who work in the area of conflict between customers, contracts, personnel, corporate law and company growth.“
„The course is a well managed and professional mix of learning, as well as providing practical insights by top speakers and course participants, sharing interesting insights and knowledge from various businesses. Having various industry standards certifications in scope of information security, audit and data privacy, the HSG DPO-CAS was outstanding and did not only result in a diploma.“
„I was very excited about the seminar. It offered a well-balanced mix of academic knowledge and practical case studies, top-class speakers, an interested and motivated field of participants from various industries, and interesting social events and evening programs. The entire course is condensed into three weeks. As a consultant to financial service providers, I have since been able to apply many exciting approaches in practice.“
„It is not easy to cover the type of information needed for data protection and privacy professionals. However, the structure of the course was clear, logical and effective, and it is delivered in a concise and strategic maner by experts that helped us evolve from the noise of complexity to a level of clarity needed to navigate this field.“
„Immediately after my first week of the course, I was able to put what I had learned into practice. I learned, especially in tough negotiations, to ask myself exactly why the other side insists on its position. In addition to the interesting exchange with the other participants, you also learn how to assert yourself and argue in a targeted manner.“
„Doing business today requires to think wholistically and to understand different aspects of a situation. The course met and exceeded my expections in sofar that it provides both the academic background of business law in all of its facets as well as the practical insights of professionals and practicioners.“
„The WRM enables participants to understand a variety of the most important elements of today's business law and to make the right decisions on a case-by-case basis. The excellent lecturers transfer their knowledge to the participants in a very practice-oriented and therefore sustainable way. The network connects far beyond the modules and is very valuable.“
„The design of the Compliance Management programme and the way it was led were excellent. I have used a lot of the ideas and know-how I picked up for my job. The mix of different participants was also very beneficial and led to interesting insights into other working environments.“
„The executive education 'Business Law for Manager' has given me, as a non-lawyer, the necessary sensitivity for legal issues and topics in my everyday professional life. The weekly modules enable an in-depth examination of the subject matter in exchange with exciting personalities from different industries and thus a high learning effect. “
„In a professional context, I have rarely experienced a week in which I had such a steep learning curve and which was so packed with interesting and important insights. Experiencing for myself how groups find each other and become capable of working, questioning oneself and one's behavior - that was very important for my everyday professional life and my work with different groups in change management.“
„The group dynamics lived and reflected in the seminar required me to engage emotionally and intellectually. It was precisely this work that led to a deeper learning process, which ultimately also triggered a change process in me. Systemic Group Dynamics is particularly well suited for successfully leading teams in the knowledge-based economy and society of the 21st century. It shows effective ways for teamwork.“
„I can recommend the CAS Compliance Management for several reasons. Three of them are: Excellent speakers, practical examples, valuable exchange with other course participants.“
„Without expectations I was positively surprised by the module U.S.-Law-School-in-a-Week. For me, the module has become one of the best of the entire WRM-HSG course.“
„The modular structure of this executive education makes it possible for anyone interested in these topics to participate. Even as a non-lawyer, the topics are conveyed in an understandable way and can thus be applied. The group work and the exchange between the participants sharpens the own senses again and again.“
„The varied mix of business law topics and case studies as well as the expert lecturers’ practical focus means that the programme provides valuable new know-how.“
„The program keeps its promises of providing an in-depth understanding of the U.S. legal system with practical examples. Intense in time and effort, the learning effect is maximized thanks to a highly competent, friendly and approachable faculty. A definite recommendation for all compliance professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of U.S. law with its complexities and implications for international business. “
„The Executive Master in Business Law offers an excellent complement to the design and solution of business issues in practice. The preparation of a master's thesis promotes creative and in-depth examination of legal topic complexes. The program enabled me to acquire basic legal knowledge that is indispensable for the Board of Directors.“
„The CGN-HSG programme helped me analyse my approach and behaviours in negotiation situations and evaluate my negotiating partners more effectively. This has had a positive effect when it comes to conducting effective negotiations.“
„The program exceeded my expectations for a practice-oriented education program for managers in business law. The modular structure makes it possible to adapt the main topics to one's own needs. The lecturers are convincing with their experience and the practical relevance of their contributions. The knowledge I gained helps me to deal with legal issues in my daily work in an effective and targeted manner.“
„In this executive education course I was able to enlarge my negotiation toolbox and learn how to use new instruments in a targeted way. The course allows you to dive deep into the topic of negotiation and through many practical exercises with experts you achieve the transition from 'knowing to being able'. “
„The CAS Data Protection Officer DPO-HSG offers high quality education with outstanding lecturers. The content is hands-on and practical. After each module I was motivated to implement the newly learnt building blocks into my organization. I can highly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in data protection law.“
„I found this seminar challenging, enriching and motivating. Experiencing how group dynamics works and reflecting on the influence I exert on a group were two valuable takeaways. This intensive personal development seminar is a must for people who want to learn how to work with groups more effectively.“
„The MLP-HSG is a "must" for all lawyers who want to gain in-depth insights into business management topics and leadership and apply them in practice. The modular system of compulsory and optional modules ensures a solid basis of basic knowledge, but also makes it possible to set priorities.“
„I can highly recommend the WRM to all those working at management level without legal training. The competent lecturers teach the practical basics for coping with the increasingly frequent legal challenges in our fast-moving and demanding time. In addition, I was able to substantially expand my range of knowledge and sustainably strengthen my profile through the diverse range of topics and the large industry mix of the participants. “
„In my legal work, improving understanding of business and entrepreneurial processes is essential. I’ve benefited from taking the MLP programme because it has given me access to an extensive and valuable professional network. It has also broadened my horizons as a legal specialist. This has helped me to directly improve my understanding of my clients and has opened up new opportunities.“
„The MLP-HSG brought me closer to the economic world in an exciting way and awakened my curiosity for topics such as customer orientation, trends & strategy or leadership. The expansion of my professional network, combined with insights into a wide variety of industries, rounded off these weeks of executive education in St.Gallen wonderfully.“
„The CAS Compliance Management convinced me completely. The information provided is very diverse, comprehensive and carefully coordinated. The speakers have a wealth of practical experience and knowledge that they share with the participants. The contents offered are conveyed in an entertaining and varied way through frontal instruction and group work, and is accessible even for non-lawyers. I was able to learn a great deal from the 3-week programme. “
„A multifaceted training with strong practical relevance at a high level. Immediately applicable toolboxes allow for the instant usability of what has been learned. Ongoing training in exercises and case studies enables direct feedback and optimization of one's own behavior in negotiations.“
„I am attending the Executive Master Law & Management LM-HSG and can highly recommend this executive education program. As a lawyer, you are concisely familiarized with the necessary business skills at management level in a short period of time. This is invaluable for my work in the management of a cantonal office with more than 100 people and numerous stakeholders.“
„The DPO Program at the HSG St. Gallen allowed me to understand and close the gaps between the legal requirements and the operational implementation of those complex elements. The high quality of the various lecturer during the sessions supported the learning experience and made the hole DPO CAS a full success. “
„The executive education programme is convincing with its lecturers who report from practice and gains enormously from the interaction of the participants who, with their diverse backgrounds, provide for a broad spectrum of questions. I found it a privilege to be able to delve into legal issues from everyday business life on a weekly basis and thus take away important inputs for my professional activity as well as for the fundamental broadening of my horizon.“
„It is unbelievable how much content the very good speakers convey in these 2.5 days. Even with topics that I thought would be impossible for me to understand, I feel comfortable after the module. It is very impressive that the speakers are able to cover such a good level for all participants with different backgrounds. The discussions are very lively and it's interesting to learn from the extensive experience in the class.“
„For me, the three key elements of this programme were the extensive expertise of the lecturers; the learner-friendly atmosphere created by the variety of the approaches, the modern facilities and the attentive support; and the valuable contact you have with the other participants.“
„I can warmly recommend the 'Business Law for Managers WRM-HSG' executive education program to anyone who wants to acquire legal knowledge. The lecturers have a great deal of expertise and convey this with many practical examples in a very understandable way. Thanks to the program, I am very well prepared for future legal issues.“
„I have rarely in my life had the opportunity to dive so deeply into the world of my own patterns and work on them. Sharing this experience with creative forms of expression in a lively benevolent environment made the course a unique experience for me. Through the intensive exchange in the group I take a lot with me for an even more conscious interaction with my fellow human beings in everyday life.“
„What I learned in the Systemic Group Dynamics seminar has been of real benefit to me. I developed a better awareness of group phenomena thanks to the work we did with groups. This has enabled me to more frequently make leadership interventions that really help the group to progress.“
„This course was a game changer for me as it led me directly to getting a job. Moreover, the great level of discussion enables to drive debates to a deep level of questioning and studies and that is of amazing value. I have a lot to learn and the course showered me with plenty of rich ways to do it!“
„The Business Law for Managers course is an ideal training for non-lawyers who deal with legal aspects in everyday business.“
„I feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to participate in this captivating and insightful executive education program. Not only did it expand my horizons, but it also equipped me with valuable knowledge that I can apply to my daily professional life. Undoubtedly, this has been the most rewarding investment I have made so far.“
„For me, the CAS is a tailor-made and practice-oriented executive education programme that focuses on all questions and challenges related to compliance, law and processes. I was able to deepen my understanding of how the various interfaces are interlinked and also gain insights and approaches from different industries.I can recommend this management in-depth tool to anyone who is hoping for a practical relevance and possible implementation in everyday professional life - I was able to take away a lot. Thank you very much. “