Cambridge Judge Business School

The Cambridge and Financial Times Women in Leadership Programme

Cambridge Judge Business School

Leadership

About Programme

In today’s dynamic and high stakes leadership environment, women must be equipped not only to perform but to shape strategy, influence outcomes and lead with authority at the most senior levels. Yet many traditional leadership programmes don’t fully address the distinct challenges women face on their path to the top, from navigating bias and power dynamics to managing visibility, confidence and credibility.

This 4-and-a-half-day, in-person executive education programme is designed specifically for experienced women in senior and mid-senior roles who are ready to accelerate their impact, step into greater influence and lead authentically at scale. Delivered by Cambridge Judge Business School in collaboration with the Financial Times, this unique partnership blends world-class academic thinking with cutting-edge insight from FT editors, curated digital content and senior industry leaders, offering a powerful combination of personal reflection, strategic development and real-world relevance.

During this programme, participants explore how to lead strategically, influence across boundaries and navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.

In the weeks following the programme, you will receive a Leadership Development Journey Report, to help you consolidate your learning, reflect on your growth, and plan next steps.

Programme Content

Module 3: Leading in complexity

This module focuses on leading transformation and navigating complexity with purpose.

Leading cultural and systemic change.
Make sound decisions in ambiguous or high-pressure environments.
Foster an environment that supports innovation, experimentation and resilience.

Module 4: Leading beyond

This module focuses on expanding your leadership reach, developing your long-term leadership impact.

Systemic thinking and wider societal impact.
Transitioning to board-level leadership.
Defining your personal leadership legacy.

Post-programme

An additional coaching session to help you align your goals with your learning from the programme, accelerating your impact as a leader.
Membership of Cambridge Judge Business School’s Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre.
Access to both the FT Leadership Outlook series and a 12-month digital subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy helping you to understand the latest news and insights to make more informed decisions confidently.

Programme Audience

This programme is designed for ambitious women in mid-to-senior leadership roles who are ready to elevate their strategic impact, lead change, and shape the futureof their organisations. Participants will typically include:

Those keen to expand their networks, gaining insight and support from a diverse cohort of high-calibre peers across industries.
Senior Managers, Heads of Departmentand newly appointed Directors seeking tostrengthen their cross-functional influence andstep confidently into more senior roles.
Leaders managing teams, functions or high-stakesprojects, preparing to navigate greatercomplexity and enterprise-wide responsibility.
Change-makers driving transformation orinnovation, who want to sharpen their decision-making, communication and resilience underpressure.
Women preparing for executive or board-levelroles, focused on building presence, politicalagility and long-term leadership readiness.

Programme Benefits

Benefits for you
Gain greater clarity, confidence and presence as a senior leader.
Build executive presence and political agility through a combination of academic frameworks, real-world case studies and peer learning.
Develop the confidence to lead authentically, influence at senior levels, and navigate complexity with clarity and purpose.
Deepen self-awareness and resilience to navigate high-pressure environments.
Expand your strategic perspective and prepare for executive or board-level roles.
Gain exposure to diverse leadership perspectives through contributions from both global industry and Financial Times experts.
A digital certificate of attendance from Cambridge Judge Business School, verifiable, shareable on LinkedIn and ideal for showcasing executive education and leadership development.
Access an extended 12-month subscription to the FT Leadership Outlook series, offering access to global insights, curated webinars, editorial resources and an active network of peers, helping participants stay connected and expand their influence well beyond the classroom.
Participants will also receive a 12 month digital subscription to FT.com.
Membership of Cambridge Judge Business School’s Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre.
Benefits for your organisation
Develop leaders who are equipped to lead through complexity and change.
Strengthen diversity at senior levels and build a more inclusive leadership pipeline.
Enhance leadership effectiveness across strategic, relational and cultural dimensions.
Increase the organisation’s capacity for innovation, collaboration and transformation.
Retain and invest in high-potential talent through meaningful leadership development.

Testimonials

"Todays business challenges demand leaders who integrate strategic focus, adaptability and authenticity. Join peers to explore how to leverage your experience and lead with clarity and intention. The unique scholarship and ethos of Cambridge Judge Business School has always embraced complexity and societal impact, providing the perfect setting to develop your leadership skills for impact in a world that demands innovation, commitment and resilience."

Professor Jennifer Howard-Grenville

Co-Academic Programme Director

"In todays uncertain and fast-paced world, leadership requires foresight, resilience and peer learning. This is what we aim to create with the Cambridge and Financial Times Women in Leadership programme a network of similarly minded leaders who can develop the tools for taking their career and their organisation to the next level. From Jane Fraser (Citibank) to Arianna Huffington (Huffington Post), come join the Cambridge women who changed the world."

Professor Thomas Roulet

Co-Academic Programme Director

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+91 9403890085[email protected]Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

Cambridge Judge Business School

Executive Education Office

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https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge, UK

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