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Mid- to Senior-Level Executive Program

In-Person Leadership Training

Date
June 23 to 27, 2024
Location

Smith College, Northampton, MA

Cost
Registration Rate TBA; contact for group rates
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Success as a leader requires the ability to manage up, down and across an organization. Smith Executive Education programs provide mid-level and senior-level executive women the leadership training they need to navigate and thrive in this often complex role.

Key Takeaways

During this professional development program, participants hone their abilities to:

  • Influence, motivate, and inspire others to achieve results
  • Negotiate and win buy-in for ideas, projects, and initiatives
  • Use critical thinking to recognize biases that impede decision making
  • Lead with resiliency and compassion in the face of uncertainty

Ongoing Benefits

All participants receive access to post-program networking and learning opportunities.

Experience level
10+ years
Role

Participants may lead teams with operational, business unit or line responsibilities.

Program Contact

Joy McGaugh  |  email: jmcgaugh@smith.edu |  phone: +1-413-585-2798

Registration Opens December 15

  • Curriculum

    World-renowned faculty guide participants' leadership training experience with a combination of lectures, case studies and small group work on the following topics:

    • Influence, motivate, and inspire others to achieve results
    • Negotiate and win buy-in for ideas, projects, and initiatives
    • Use critical thinking to recognize biases that impede decision making
    • Lead with resiliency and compassion in the face of uncertainty

  • Who Attends

    Women who attend this executive education program are mid-to-senior level managers and directors from across various sectors and industries. Participants currently lead teams with operational, business unit, or line responsibilities, and are identified as likely to move up within their organizations.

    Sample Participant Titles:

    • Senior Manager
    • Site Leader
    • Regional Head
    • Area Vice President
    • Director
    • Senior Director

    A Network for Life

    Women who attend Smith Executive Education program build an important network of peer leaders from around the world who support them throughout their careers. 

    Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

  • Faculty

    Smith College Executive Education draws its world-class leadership training faculty from top institutions, businesses, and consultancies around the globe. These instructors bring real-world experience and academic leadership in their fields and offer highly dynamic classroom experiences that include group work, hands-on activities and dynamic lectures.

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