Executive Development Program: Leading Into the Future

The business world is changing faster than ever. Today’s executives need to exercise command over many domains. New trends. New technology. A transforming workforce. What previously worked for executives may not work tomorrow. How can you ensure that you and your organization keep up, thrive, and have the tools needed to lead into the future?

Designed for senior leaders, Executive Development Program: Leading Into the Future is a two-week general management program that challenges you to become a more agile, effective, and authentic leader through engaging in-person sessions and virtual executive coaching sessions — and provides you with a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and technological forces shaping the business’s future.

This high-quality, interactive, and immersive program features in-depth and research-led analysis from faculty at the forefront of future business trends and insights from Columbia Business School’s unique network of expert practitioners in New York City. You will also gain access to a curated library of online courses to supplement or learn new business concepts and a subscription to our quarterly updates delivered by world-renowned faculty.

Hear from our faculty directors about how this two-week program empowers leaders to navigate the evolving business landscape, fostering innovation and strategic growth.

Get the effective leadership tools, strategic thinking, and adaptable management skills needed in this ever-changing world. The Executive Development Program provides real-time, actionable tools on several key leadership topics — from leading high-performance teams to building agile organizations and learning the art of persuasion. You will explore complex issues such as self-awareness and learn skills to build a coalition of the willing and lead others into the future.

Executive Coaching Virtual Sessions Four virtual Executive Coaching Sessions over six months

Working one-on-one with an experienced executive coach, these four one-hour virtual conversations provide space to reflect on your leadership in the context of your day-to-day work. Grounded in real experience, they help you make sense of the challenges you’re navigating, how you show up in the moment, and the patterns that shape how you operate.

A dynamic strategy and innovative mindset are essential in today’s ever-evolving digital world. Our Executive Development Program provides the knowledge and frameworks needed to help create your roadmap to success, including:

Empowerment comes from the knowledge you need and the right tools to do the job. This program provides a clear vision of business, market, and industry disruptions and transformations that are relevant to a constantly changing business landscape, including: