An Immersive Swiss Adventure
From Geneva to Lichtensteig
embark on an exciting, immersive experience
embark on an exciting, immersive experience
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Note: This offer is only available for those paying full tuition fee
And we'll include the cost of this immersive in your tuition fee
Welcome to the Living Classroom of Switzerland
It is more than a destination — it is a living classroom.
From its snow-capped mountains to crystal-clear lakes, from quiet medieval villages to vibrant centres of diplomacy and innovation — Switzerland offers an unparalleled setting for reflection, connection, and regenerative leadership.
But what makes it a classroom is not just its natural beauty.
It is the way it works.
Swiss cities consistently rank among the most well-governed and liveable in the world. Their success lies in a culture of decentralised governance, citizen participation, ecological design, and a deep respect for both tradition and innovation.
It is more than a destination — it is a living classroom.
From its snow-capped mountains to crystal-clear lakes, from quiet medieval villages to vibrant centres of diplomacy and innovation — Switzerland offers an unparalleled setting for reflection, connection, and regenerative leadership.
But what makes it a classroom is not just its natural beauty.
It is the way it works.
Swiss cities consistently rank among the most well-governed and liveable in the world. Their success lies in a culture of decentralised governance, citizen participation, ecological design, and a deep respect for both tradition and innovation.
Why
In this journey, we don’t just observe this excellence — we ask why.
Throughout the journey, we will meet with leaders and practitioners who are shaping Swiss civic life today:
We’ll also walk the land, speak with locals, reflect in community, and be hosted in spaces that allow for both learning and deep seeing — the kind of seeing that changes how we lead.
Switzerland invites us not only to witness excellence, but to sense the inner conditions that make excellence possible: trust, collaboration, long-term thinking, and care for place.
This is your invitation to step inside this living classroom — and come home transformed.
- Why is trust so high in local government here?
- Why do Swiss cities lead globally in quality of life, sustainability, and public transport?
- What lessons can we carry home to our own cities?
Throughout the journey, we will meet with leaders and practitioners who are shaping Swiss civic life today:
- In Bern, we’ll be hosted by Alec von Graffenried, the former mayor who exemplifies thoughtful, inclusive governance.
- In Liechtensteig, a small mountain town with a big story of renewal, we’ll encounter the powerful work of Mayor Matthias Müller, whose leadership has sparked a remarkable cultural and civic renaissance.
We’ll also walk the land, speak with locals, reflect in community, and be hosted in spaces that allow for both learning and deep seeing — the kind of seeing that changes how we lead.
Switzerland invites us not only to witness excellence, but to sense the inner conditions that make excellence possible: trust, collaboration, long-term thinking, and care for place.
This is your invitation to step inside this living classroom — and come home transformed.
"We want to bring people together, moderate and motivate. In the end, it's about self-realisation, about implementing your ideas and making a difference"
City President, Lichtensteig (Switzerland)
GMA Advisor & Faculty, Speaker at GMA Swiss Leadership Camp
GMA Advisor & Faculty, Speaker at GMA Swiss Leadership Camp
Mathias Müller
What awaits you
A Multi-City Cultural Learning Journey
Travel from Geneva to Yvoire, Lausanne, Bern, Zurich, and finally to Lichtensteig. Each stop is an invitation to learn from local wisdom, civic excellence, and natural splendour.
Peer-Learning & Cross-Cultural Dialogue
Connect deeply with fellow city leaders from around the world. Share ideas. Discover differences. Weave new relationships.
Living Labs & Site-Based Exploration
Experience first-hand how communities are innovating — from ecological regeneration and inclusive governance to social cohesion and heritage restoration.
Time for Reflection & Integration
Enjoy space to pause, process, and prepare for what’s next — through guided walks, café conversations, and nature-based sessions.
Graduation in the Town of Lichtensteig
Celebrate your journey in an ancient town that exemplifies local innovation and global heart. Hosted by Mayor Mathias Müller, this is both a closing and a new beginning.
Travel from Geneva to Yvoire, Lausanne, Bern, Zurich, and finally to Lichtensteig. Each stop is an invitation to learn from local wisdom, civic excellence, and natural splendour.
Peer-Learning & Cross-Cultural Dialogue
Connect deeply with fellow city leaders from around the world. Share ideas. Discover differences. Weave new relationships.
Living Labs & Site-Based Exploration
Experience first-hand how communities are innovating — from ecological regeneration and inclusive governance to social cohesion and heritage restoration.
Time for Reflection & Integration
Enjoy space to pause, process, and prepare for what’s next — through guided walks, café conversations, and nature-based sessions.
Graduation in the Town of Lichtensteig
Celebrate your journey in an ancient town that exemplifies local innovation and global heart. Hosted by Mayor Mathias Müller, this is both a closing and a new beginning.
Why This Journey Matters
In a world of constant urgency, regenerative leadership calls us to slow down in order to speed up — to become more attuned to place, to people, and to purpose.
This journey is a space to remember what matters most. To witness how culture and ecology shape governance. And to ask: What kind of ancestor am I becoming in the way I lead?
This journey is a space to remember what matters most. To witness how culture and ecology shape governance. And to ask: What kind of ancestor am I becoming in the way I lead?
"Switzerland has 4 languages, many cultures. People from 160 nations live in Bern... They make Bern great, again and again, every single day"
Mayor of Bern, Switzerland (2017-2024)
Alec von Graffenried
Sample Highlights from the Journey
Welcome Brunch in Geneva
Begin with intention and connection beside Lake Geneva, in the heart of diplomacy and peace.
Boat Ride Across the Lake to Yvoire
A slow, scenic travel moment to reflect on fluidity and flow.
Olympic Inspiration in Lausanne
Optional visit to the Olympic Museum to reconnect with ideals of excellence and perseverance.
Civic Dialogue in Bern
Engage in meaningful discussion with Mayor Alec von Graffenried and other local changemakers.
Urban Innovation in Zurich
Explore ideas shaping the future of Europe’s most liveable cities.
Regenerative Learning in Liechtensteig
Culminate with a guided town tour, a communal luncheon, and our Circle of Celebration — where your certification is not just awarded, but embodied.
Begin with intention and connection beside Lake Geneva, in the heart of diplomacy and peace.
Boat Ride Across the Lake to Yvoire
A slow, scenic travel moment to reflect on fluidity and flow.
Olympic Inspiration in Lausanne
Optional visit to the Olympic Museum to reconnect with ideals of excellence and perseverance.
Civic Dialogue in Bern
Engage in meaningful discussion with Mayor Alec von Graffenried and other local changemakers.
Urban Innovation in Zurich
Explore ideas shaping the future of Europe’s most liveable cities.
Regenerative Learning in Liechtensteig
Culminate with a guided town tour, a communal luncheon, and our Circle of Celebration — where your certification is not just awarded, but embodied.
Climbers on Mount Rainier
4K Timelapse Video
Investment & Travel Notes
On-the-Ground Cost: approximately £1,500
(subject to adjustment based on real-time conditions. Price will be confirmed 90 days before start of event)
Covers: Accommodation, travel within Switzerland, meals, and site visits.
Excludes: Travel to and from Switzerland.
Full Tuition Bonus: If you pay the full tuition fee of £6000 on-the ground immersive experience costs will be included in your tuition.
Considerations:
(subject to adjustment based on real-time conditions. Price will be confirmed 90 days before start of event)
Covers: Accommodation, travel within Switzerland, meals, and site visits.
Excludes: Travel to and from Switzerland.
Full Tuition Bonus: If you pay the full tuition fee of £6000 on-the ground immersive experience costs will be included in your tuition.
Considerations:
- All bookings must be confirmed 60 days before start of event at the latest.
- There are only 50 spaces available for this immersive event, therefore spots will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
What's Next...
Are you ready to walk the land, listen with fresh ears, and lead from a deeper place?
Let Switzerland demonstrate how breathtaking, natural beauty, inclusive governance, and engaged community can come together to create fertile soil for lasting, positive impact.
