your partner
for the development of your organization
Mission
In a spirit of partnership, we are committed to doing everything we can to develop our clients’ organization and their human potential.
We co-create and deliver fully tailor-made solutions with high added value, adapted to their environment and their culture.
We mobilize human skills by building partnerships based on mutual trust, both for our clients and for the people involved in our programs.
Vision
We are a benchmark organization in identifying and developing human potential, and in managing leadership skills for Swiss and international companies.
We operate with agility in multiple technological, cultural and linguistic contexts to deliver tailor-made solutions that meet the highest quality standards.
We systematically integrate cutting-edge technological and scientific advances to provide our clients with innovative solutions and maximize their investments.
Our Values

Respect

Proximity

Excellence
as the guide for all our services, with a point of honor in offering tangible added value to everyone and personalized follow-up.

Efficiency
through the optimal mobilization of resources.
Our History
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2021
Renewal of the Swiss Assessment certification, acquisition of the Eduqua certification and strengthening of the team in the fields of assessment and communication.
We renewed and acquired both the Swiss Assessment and Eduqua certifications. The team was strengthened and gained new complementary skills with 2 new colleagues specialized in work psychology and communication...
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2018
Supporting our clients through digital transformation
In a world in full effervescence, we are strengthening our ability to support our clients through digital transformation.
We combine the strengths of the past with those of the future, thanks to a new generation of highly connected consultants ready to take over.
We systematically monitor developments to better grasp the constantly evolving needs of our clients and partners, so that we can respond efficiently, with flexibility and adaptability.
We focus our efforts on our ability to offer agile solutions so that companies and individuals can take advantage of the new situation. -
2018
Opening of a new office, events and evolution of our communication
We are revisiting our message and the way we communicate (new website with the help of SHAREFORCE, launch of articles that allow our clients to benefit continuously from our input).
Sharing “in vivo” experiences through “Taste and Test” events for the Development Centers (Lausanne, Olympic Museum, May 29).
Exploring the needs of younger generations in collaboration with the HEC faculty of UNIL (Prof. Schmid-Mast) and the EPFL career center.
Opening of an office in Geneva. -
2017
Launch of VUCA Development Centers
Launch of a “VUCA” Development Center for CEOs and Chairmen at an international bank specialized in microcredit.
Roll-out of Development Centers in Asia (with the program adapted to intercultural expectations), the USA and Europe for a multinational specialized in the digital field. -
2016
Renewal of the “Swiss Assessment” certification
Confirmation of the “Swiss Assessment” label under the supervision of the Swiss Quality Standards institute.
Introduction of “flipped” and “reversed” classes in courses on leadership, change implementation and time management. -
2015
Development of digital solutions
Online problem-solving simulations.
Talent management program (High Potentials) for a London-based multinational.Development of a major recruitment program for professors and managers with a university hospital.
Strengthening of coaching programs according to ICF standards. -
2013
Award of the “Swiss Assessment” certification label
Award of the “Swiss Assessment” certification label.
Design and implementation of long-term assessments for future CEOs, with simulations at operational, organizational and strategic levels. -
2012
Daniel Villard becomes CEO of Direction Plus
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1982
Founding of Direction Plus
Jacques Brochon creates what became Direction Plus under the name AC Direction.