The Duomo of Milan is much more than a monument: it is a living organism that for centuries has embodied humanity’s ability to think big, integrate diverse skills, and build something designed to last over time. This visit to the heart of the city offers an opportunity to reflect on how strategic vision can guide complex, long-term projects, ensuring continuity through change and sustained excellence over the long run—as demonstrated by the model of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo.

During the visit, art historian Valentina Lodeserto will guide participants through the story of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, illustrating its history and evolution as an example of long-term planning and ongoing care of a work that continues to renew itself without losing its identity.

Following this, Carlo Fontana Giusti, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and leadership expert, will reinterpret the insights emerging from the visit through a managerial lens. Drawing on the Fabbrica’s model, he will highlight key principles for building and sustaining excellence within organizations: strategic vision, continuity through change, and the ability to govern complexity over time.