Objective
To fortify Black and African-American leaders’ essential skills to effectively lead their teams and take on even greater responsibility throughout their careers. The program supports participants to continuously invest in their self-awareness, expand their capabilities, and strengthen their networks within a community of Black and African-American leaders who share common business challenges and experiences.
Who Should Participate
Black and African-American leaders in Director, Senior Director, or VP positions who are interested in accelerating their career progress.
Key Outcomes
Leaders will be:
- Better able to expand their scope of impact from their immediate teams and functions to more complex and cross-functional stakeholder groups.
- Better able to address the distinct dynamics and challenges of being a Black leader.
- More equipped to inspire action.
- More aware of their leadership style and adaptability.
- Effective communicators of their leadership vision.
- Supported by access to a network and community of exceptional leaders across and outside their organization.
What People Are Saying
This program is the best development course I have ever attended. The topics covered were so valuable and relevant to me at my level in the organization. For every topic covered, I was able to incorporate new knowledge and strategies in my role.
Tech Industry VP
It is impossible to overstate the importance of having the opportunity for these leaders to learn together without having to code switch, cover or explain themselves.
Client Sponsor, Tech Industry
Program Format
- 4-month cohort-based program composed of senior Black and African-American leaders. Enables ongoing dialogue and peer coaching.
- Maximum 18 participants for high interactivity.
- 5 cohort sessions with regular communication and assignments between sessions.
- Individual and small-group coaching for guidance and support on individual development priorities, career goals, and integration of cohort learning topics.
- Highly engaging virtual format.
- 360 assessment based on the requirements for high-impact senior roles.
