The programs are typically one or two weeks in duration. Each includes visits to institutions selected for their reputation for innovation, renewal and strategic change, and best practice management and administrative processes. Contributors are chosen for their acknowledged leadership in the areas under study. Typically one or two sessions of institutional visits are scheduled in a day, each relating to an aspect of the program theme. A highly interactive format is encouraged, with considerable time provided for dialogue and review.
Time is also available for informal networking with host faculty members.
Inspection of facilities and demonstrations are included when appropriate. While each international study program involves a considerable amount of travel, all logistics are expertly handled, allowing group members to concentrate on the program's educational objectives. Organisation of the programs is consistently rated excellent by study group members.