2025 (C) Alessandro Margherita, PhD
Alessandro
MARGHERITA, PhD
COACH: MY MANIFESTO…
1) LEARNING is TRANSFORMATION: Education and training should rewire how we think, decide, and act - not just fill gaps in knowledge.
2) ORIGINALITY OVER MAINSTREAM: I reject one-size-fits-all models. I challenge conventional thinking and push toward creative, blue-ocean strategies.
3) SYSTEMIC and HOLISTIC LENS: Teaching complex topics requires looking at relationships, patterns, and interdependencies. Always.
4) MOTIVATION OVER MEMORIZATION: With students and trainees, I start from their passions and energy—not just from books.
5) COACHING is DESIGN: I aim to shape learning experiences that are not only effective, but also elegant. Aesthetics matter—form follows function.
6) MUSICAL METAPHORS MATTER: I often draw on music to explore harmony, rhythm, improvisation, and leadership in teams.
7) KPI-DRIVEN LEARNING: I always integrate dashboards, feedback systems and learning analytics to monitor impact and direction.
University Courses
Since 2004, I have been teaching courses across both engineering and management departments, focusing on key areas such as project management, technology entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.
My teaching approach emphasizes hands-on learning through simulations, role-playing exercises, and practical project development, enabling students to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios and develop essential managerial skills.
The class as a theatre (role playing and simulations) …
My courses are not “traditional” classes. I adopt the idea of the class as a laboratory, a workshop setting which places participants in realistic organizational situations where they can experiment with decisions and actions through role-playing. This enables an active approach to learning, fosters critical thinking, and facilitates the formulation of solutions related to the management and transformation of modern businesses. The workshop includes mini-seminars introducing concepts and simulation sessions.
Master & MBA
I actively contribute to advanced education by delivering courses and training sessions within Master’s and MBA programs.
My sessions focus on equipping future managers and executives with practical skills and strategic insights in project management, innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship.
Through case studies, interactive workshops, and real-world problem solving, I help participants develop the capabilities necessary to lead complex organizational initiatives and drive sustainable growth.
What form of value added I can contribute
- Thought-provoking sessions aiming to generate a new professional awareness
- Systems approaches to management and organizational design
- International standards and viewpoints based on field experience
- Strogly interactive and participative session design
Company & Executive Training
With extensive experience in consulting and research, I design and deliver tailored training programs for companies and executive teams.
These programs focus on enhancing managerial capabilities in areas such as organizational innovation, process optimization, project management, and digital transformation.
Through interactive workshops, customized roadmaps, and practical tools, I support leaders and professionals in developing systemic approaches to drive effective change and sustainable competitive advantage.
Startup Mentoring
I provide mentoring and strategic guidance to startups and early-stage ventures, leveraging my expertise in technology entrepreneurship and innovation management.
My support focuses on helping founders navigate the challenges of business model development, organizational design, and go-to-market strategies.
Through tailored advice, actionable frameworks, and hands-on coaching, I empower entrepreneurs to build scalable and sustainable businesses in dynamic and competitive environments.
How I can help startuppers
- Developement of hard competencies related to business design and planning
- Development of soft skills related to pitching and interaciton with partners
- Facilitation of meetings with investors, potential partners and big customers