Executive Presence Through Strategic Communication

Senior leaders and managers ready to strengthen the strategic communication skills that drive influence and impact

Leaders working in cross-functional and matrixed environments who must build buy-in and influence without direct authority

High-potential professionals seeking to align their expertise with clear, compelling communication

Technical and functional experts responsible for translating complex ideas for senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Teams and organizations that invest in communication capabilities that support stronger collaboration and faster decision-making

Strengthen leadership across your organization by enrolling multiple leaders in Michigan Ross Executive Education programs. Ask us about group enrollment options. Contact Ryan Smith, Corporate Accounts Director , for more information.

Project executive presence: Command attention, establish credibility, and earn trust at the highest levels in the boardroom, across functions, and in the moments that matter most. A Korn Ferry study of senior executives found that C-suite leaders consistently identified good communication as fundamental to succeeding at the top.

Communicate with strategic intent: Present ideas persuasively and make a compelling case to peers, stakeholders, and senior leaders in any setting. Move from reporting information to shaping how others think and act. Companies with highly effective communication practices deliver 47% higher returns and drives shareholder value.

Master the impromptu moment: Research by the Economist Intelligence Unit found that poor communication results in delayed or failed projects for 44% of organizations, low morale for 31%, missed performance goals for 25%, and lost sales for 18%. Respond to tough questions, unexpected pushback, and unscripted moments with concision, clarity, and conviction without losing your footing.

Build the judgment to keep elevating: Leave with a personalized Executive Communication Development Plan and structured self-assessment criteria to diagnose and strengthen your communication effectiveness during the program and long after it ends.

Reduce costly communication breakdowns: Companies with 100,000 employees lose an average of $62.4 million per year due to poor communication, making it one of the most expensive and under-addressed leadership challenges. Learn to structure ideas with clarity and logic, organizing complex ideas so senior audiences move quickly from informed to aligned.