In New York City, USA
— Three consecutive days of in-person sessions on the Manhattanville Campus
— Led by Columbia Business School faculty
The Strategic Leader Program: How to Excel as Your Responsibility Increases
- Requirements
- Attendees are upper- to senior-level executives who are in or transitioning to broader management and strategic roles.
The Strategic Leader Program: How to Excel as Your Responsibility Increases
Overview
In every rising leader’s career, there comes a time when getting to the next level in the organization requires a multi-disciplinary approach to leadership.
The key to successfully transitioning to such executive roles is the ability to understand external environments, read early-warning signals of disruption, and rapidly and strategically align the resources of the organization to capture competitive advantage.
This strategic leadership development program is designed to prepare executives for this transition. Through six key sessions, you’ll broaden your knowledge, perspective, and understanding of strategic leadership.
You will learn why success occurs outside the boundaries of your organization, how you can make sense of complexity to lead your organization into the future, and how you can successfully shape corporate culture and drive organizational change.
Through insightful lectures and interactive workshops, our leadership training program offers concepts and tools that enable executives to enhance their personal, strategic, and interpersonal effectiveness to become integrated leaders. In doing so, you will become better equipped to deal with the demands of the more complex and disruptive environment of tomorrow.
Please contact our Learning Solutions Specialists at +1 212-854-3395 for a personal conversation to learn more.
“As managers reach senior levels of executive leadership — whether in a functional, regional, or corporate role — they are confronted with greater complexity and the need to create unity of action across an organization’s functional disciplines, often without formal authority. This program helps them excel as their responsibility increases.”
Paul Ingram and Willie Pietersen
Faculty Directors
Impact
In this strategic leadership program, you will learn how to:
- Interpret complex and fast-changing external environments and their impact on your business
- Create winning strategies for your organization
- Lead cross-functional, diverse teams with authenticity and agility
- Implement your strategic leadership game plan
- Manage change by overcoming organizational resistance
- Build a high-performance culture
Program Structure
Whether in New York City, Dubai, or Paris, The Strategic Leader Program Equips You to Lead with Confidence and Impact.
Our in-person program, offered in three global locations, prepares executives for their next big career move. Through six key sessions, you’ll gain the tools to navigate complexity, shape corporate culture, and confidently drive organizational change.
The program’s sessions are designed to equip you with the skills and insights needed to excel as a strategic leader, empowering you to navigate external challenges, anticipate disruptions, and align resources to drive competitive advantage.
Transitioning to Advanced Leadership Roles
As managers reach senior executive leadership levels, whether in a functional, regional, or corporate role, they are confronted with greater complexity and the need to create unity of action across an organization’s functional disciplines, often without formal authority. The digital revolution has profoundly impacted all businesses and created the need to introduce innovative new business models to compete more effectively in a disruptive environment. This session explores key success factors for senior leaders to meet these challenges.
In Dubai, UAE*
— Three consecutive days of in-person sessions at the Dubai International Financial Center
— Led by Columbia Business School faculty
Delivered in collaboration with
In Paris, France
— Three consecutive days of in-person sessions at the Columbia Global Center in Paris
— Led by Columbia Business School faculty
Schedule
Daily in-person program times vary by location.
Breakfast, lunch, and all materials included.
Dates, fees, and locations are subject to change.
“The Strategic Leader program had a tremendous impact on me and I remain incredibly grateful to Professor Ingram and Professor Pietersen. I am committed to becoming an authentic leader and this course gave me the tools to achieve that goal. The key takeaway was the honing of my values hierarchy and leadership credo. Having a clear vision for me and my team has been invaluable.”
Jennifer E. Cole
Senior Director of Development at Mount Sinai Health System“A voyage of self-discovery!”
Rahul Bhushan
Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank“Even though I have several years of strategic leadership experience, I gained new insights and ideas that I will most certainly apply in the coming months. Very simple things that most leaders know, yet we fall victim to psychological or organizational barriers, biases, or even group think. This course gave me the ammunition to shatter those barriers.”
Nancy Onyango
Director of Internal Audit at the International Monetary FundParticipant Profile
This strategic leadership development program is designed for executives who are transitioning, have just transitioned, or are planning to transition to broader management roles, including general managers, cross-functional leaders, and senior functional managers.
Faculty
William G. Pietersen
Professor of the Practice of Management, Columbia Business School
Faculty Co-Director
FAQ
Certification
I’m interested in the Certificate in Business Excellence (CIBE), how do I get started?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, you’ll be able to customize a unique learning experience by selecting programs that best interest you and are most suited for your needs. Any completed program, regardless of format (live online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence.
Which programs qualify for the CIBE?
Any completed executive education program, regardless of format (live-online, in-person, or online), will count towards the Certificate in Business Excellence. Partner programs will also count towards the certificate.
What programs are considered partner programs?
Executive education programs developed and administered with our educational partners, bring the best of our combined knowledge, thought leadership, resources, and expertise. Kindly find a list of our partners here on our partnership page.
What are the costs of the certificate?
There’s no set cost associated with the certificate path since you’re able to customize your learning journey with in-person and online programs (price will vary depending on the program type and length).
Are there any tuition assistance or scholarships?
At Columbia Business School Executive Education, we offer non-degree and non-credit-based professional development programs to the global business community. As our programs are non-degree and non-credit, they do not qualify for financial aid.
How are CIBE credits determined?
Credits for a program are determined by the program duration and total learning hours.
Where do I find information on the credit value for a program?
You will find this information on each program page. Credits range from 0.5 credits – 26 credits per program.
How do I get enrolled in the CIBE?
Your certificate journey will start with your first program, and you have 4 years to complete your CIBE. You may register for any of our executive education programs on each program page. You may enroll using the “Enroll Now” button, and the application process should take 5-10 minutes.
How do I receive credits?
You are required to fully attend a program and complete all necessary coursework in order to receive CIBE credits. Credits are only awarded after you complete a program.
How do I check the status of my Certificate completion?
Kindly reach out to a Learning Solutions representative for any questions on the status of your CIBE credit count.
Do CIBE credits expire?
Credits are only valid for four years (Please note: While we are not able to offer in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration to complete the programming has been extended to five years.). If you have not completed your CIBE within four years, we will only count non-expired credits towards your CIBE credit total.
Does the Certificate in Business Excellence expire?
Your Certificate in Business Excellence does not expire. Once you become a certificate recipient, you will join the greater alumni community at Columbia Business School.
I’ve reached 18 CIBE credits, what’s next?
Congratulations! You should receive a digital copy of your certificate at the end of your program. If you do not receive a copy from your program manager, kindly contact your Learning Solutions representative or your program manager for next steps.
Will I receive a physical certificate?
Upon completion, you will receive a secure, digital certificate through Accredible. Within the platform you will have the option to print your credential, post it to your LinkedIn feed, or display it on your profile as a certification. Please contact your program manager for the status of your digital certificate.
How do I get access to my alumni benefits?
Once you complete your CIBE, we kindly ask for your patience as we process your alumni credentials. The processing time can take anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks long.
Can I add the Certificate in Business Excellence to LinkedIn?
Yes! We will provide you with instructions on how to add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile after you become a Certificate recipient.
Preferred Pricing and Tuition Benefits for Alumni
Are there preferred pricing options available for live online programs?
Yes, preferred pricing is available for groups of two or more. To inquire, email execed@gsb.columbia.edu.
As a Columbia Business School alumni am I eligible for tuition benefit?
When you earn a Certificate in Business Excellence you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply**Assignments
Will there be any homework or assignments?
For select programs, there will be some assignments to complete after the end of select program sessions. Assignments will typically consist of readings, self-reflections, and brief assessments. This approach is designed to help you practice your learnings.
How long will assignments take?
We do not expect that homework assignments will take up a large amount of time to complete.
Will there be any examinations or grades?
There will be no examinations or grades for our live online programs.
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