Institute of International Management of Paris

he French Institute of Management was founded in 1956 at the initiative of the social partners and with the assistance of the public authorities. The objective was to develop the management skills of French executives. At that time, the General Planning Commission encouraged initiatives to develop intangible and intellectual investments, in particular investment in training, study and research, which was essential for increasing the productivity and profitability of investments. US aid (the Marshall Plan) and the French budget provide a fund to support these initiatives financially. Among these initiatives is the creation of the ICG Strategic Management program incorporating the latest management techniques. Since then, IFG plays a major role in the development of management training in France. The philosophy and pedagogical methods he uses today largely stem from the state of mind that led to the creation of the ICG program in 1956. IFG was inspired by the American methods studied by the founders, A mission to the Universities of New York and Harvard, adapted to the European and French context. The most important principle is that continuing education in management is intended for professionals and must be carried out by professionals, with pedagogical tools adapted to the concrete situations encountered. Finally, IFG has laid down another methodological basis for group work, To facilitate the pooling of knowledge and experience. IFG has focused on creating groups with the widest possible range of functions, training and experience.