Participants are coached in an exciting new approach to crystallizing a unifying vision and in providing the leadership, teamwork, and commitment necessary to translate their visions into action. Through thought-provoking dialogue, participants develop insight into self-limiting assumptions and commitment to possibilities for change that transcend conventional wisdom or historical experience.

Case studies of transformational leaders who are successfully grappling with creating new organizational futures are included to stimulate discussion. Additionally, participants have an opportunity to receive leadership feedback from associates in their organizations who are critical to success in their current roles.

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The program is designed for senior executives and/or executive teams who are challenging the status quo, who recognize the dangers of not leading in a changing environment, and who are committed to building organizations and management teams that produce extraordinary results.

Executives and/or management teams, which include CEOs and managing directors, presidents and COOs, division presidents, general managers, senior line or staff executives, and owners of growth businesses, will benefit from attending. For added value within your organization, the participation of intact management teams is encouraged.

This intensive program challenges executives to think in new ways about the future of their businesses and provides fresh perspectives on leadership strategies for competing effectively in a complex and changing world. Participants will:

• Learn an imaginative approach to developing a unifying vision for one's organization.
• Engage in powerful conversations with colleagues and other senior executives about the possibilities for actively shaping the future.
• Be coached in a bold new approach for translating vision and strategies into committed action.

• The Challenge to Executive Leadership

– Why leaders must lead
– Beyond "business as usual"
– Incremental vs. transformational change
– The critical differences between managing and leading
– Invisible practices of exemplary leaders


• Generating a Mindset for Change

– When our mental models cease to fit a changing world
– Exploring self-limiting attitudes and behavior
– Challenging organizational complacency
– Generating a sense of urgency


• Creating an Engaging Vision

– Breakthrough thinking
– Envisioning personal and organizational futures
– Developing a unifying vision


• Mobilizing Commitment to an Extraordinary Future

– The organization as network
– The language of leadership
– Enrolling others in new possibilities
– Communicating the vision


• Translating Vision Into Action

– Building an aligned management team
– Empowering others to act
– Handling resistance to change


• Institutionalizing Change

– Transformational leadership
– Creating a culture for committed action
– Developing others as leaders


• Leadership in Action

– Crystallizing a leadership initiative
– Presentations and coaching
– Action planning and reentry

• CEO/Owner
• CIO/Partner
• Director, Regulatory Affairs
• General Manager, Investment and Performance Group
• Vice President, Administration

Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI)©: With key indicators identified in the 360-degree LPI assessment process and peer and faculty coaching, executives will return to the workplace with a clear view of their personal leadership styles and pathways for improvement.

Q. Will there be participants from other industries in this program?
A. Yes. In fact, the exchange of views among counterparts with different industry experiences will be critical in helping you enlarge your world view and gain feedback that enables you to assess your own limitations.

Carol Weber
Professor of Business Administration, The Darden School, University of Virginia.

Jack Weber
Professor of Business Administration, The Darden School, University of Virginia.