Executive Leadership Development

Learn to lead with confidence in this rigorous, general management program for executives on the verge of achieving even greater things.

Executive Leadership Development is a comprehensive, experiential program that encompasses analysis to action — with an emphasis on the action. It’s a unique blend of intensive learning, immersive lectures, on-the-job challenges, and personal leadership development. You will be able to apply what you learn to real-world business challenges and put new leadership skills into practice.

You will begin developing your leadership style and effectiveness with Stanford’s proprietary 360º leadership assessment. Throughout the program, you will hone your personal leadership skills with three coaching sessions that will keep you engaged and accountable long after you complete the program.

The carefully developed curriculum follows Stanford’s MBA Program across three key themes: business acumen, innovation, and leadership. You will work closely with Stanford GSB faculty, and collaborate in small groups with highly motivated global peers to share business challenges, gain relevant insights, and develop a valuable network that extends far beyond the classroom.

Key Benefits

Strengthen your management acumen and interpersonal skills to successfully navigate challenges.

Practice and improve your leadership with a personalized coaching plan.
Develop greater awareness of your leadership style and how it’s perceived by others.
Improve core analytical skills required for approaching business challenges holistically and making better executive decisions.
Enhance your understanding of the critical interface between execution issues and internal and external strategic challenges to the organization.
Learn design thinking principles to solve business problems — learn effective ways of designing teams, business operations, change management initiatives, and organizational structures and culture.

Who Should Attend?

High-potential leaders on the fast track who are poised and motivated to take on significant managerial responsibility in their organizations
Mid-level executives with at least 10 years of work experience and a minimum of three to five years of management experience — from any size company, any industry, and any country
Individuals who are eager, engaged, and inspired to make a positive impact in this program and in their organizations
Senior executives and high potential leaders interested specifically in power and influence may want to consider Executive Program in Leadership: The Effective Use of Power