Date, Location, & FeesApril 14 – 19, 2024Philadelphia, PA$14,000June 23 – 28, 2024Philadelphia, PA$14,000 Drag for more Program ExperienceWho Should AttendFacultyTestimonials Program ExperienceHighlights and Key Outcomes In Becoming a Leader of Leaders, you will: Become a more effective leader of leaders Take tangible actions to strengthen your own leadership and that of others Make your team a team of leaders Develop appreciation for your leadership by others and by you Coach and mentor high-potential managers who report to you Learn to lead out and up, not just down Prepare yourself for more senior responsibilities and general management Sustain your resilience and determination to more effectively handle uncertainty, stress, and burnout The Definition of Leadership: Professor Michael Useem on the nature of leadership Experience & Impact This program focuses on strengthening your personal capacity to produce results, and the capacity of others to do the same. Highly interactive, Becoming a Leader of Leaders blends team exercises, case discussions, computer simulations, and personal development sessions to help clarify your principles and goals and put them into practice. By attending this program, you will expand your capacity to think strategically, communicate persuasively, and act decisively, and do so in a way that builds resilience in yourself, those around you, and the organization. There are multiple components that make this program different from other senior leadership programs. Active Dialogue: Professor Michael Useem on the program’s content Specifically, you will: Study and apply the latest research and thinking on senior leadership and decision-making Experiment with new strategies and behaviors in applied learning sessions Develop a succession plan for yourself and your team, preparing for your next role and developing leadership in others Build your leadership presence and team determination Engage in hands-on simulations of decision-making and enterprise-building Prepare yourself for active ownership of your operation's greatest challenges Learn what it takes to be a leader of leaders Convince Your Supervisor Here’s a justification letter you can edit and send to your supervisor to help you make the case for attending this Wharton program. Due to our application review period, applications submitted after 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday for programs beginning the following Monday may not be processed in time to grant admission. Applicants will be contacted by a member of our Client Relations Team to discuss options for future programs and dates. Who Should Attend Renewed Sense of Purpose: Reimagine your leadership style Becoming a Leader of Leaders: Pathways for Success is designed for senior managers who want to strengthen, advance, and hone their leadership skills to meet their organization's current and future challenges. With a results-oriented, intensive, hands-on learning experience, the curriculum is intended for professionals seeking to broaden their skills for leading other leaders. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required for participation in Wharton Executive Education programs unless otherwise indicated. Participant Profile Participants by Industry Participants by Job Function Participants by Region Plan Your StayThis program is held at the Steinberg Conference Center located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Meals and accommodations are included in the program fees. Learn more about planning your stay at Wharton’s Philadelphia campus. Group EnrollmentTo further leverage the value and impact of this program, we encourage companies to send cross-functional teams of executives to Wharton. We offer group-enrollment benefits to companies sending four or more participants. FacultyMichael Useem, PhDSee Faculty BioAcademic DirectorWilliam and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management; Professor of Management; Director, Center for Leadership and Change Management; Editor, Wharton Leadership DigestResearch Interests: Catastrophic and enterprise risk management, corporate change and restructuring, leadership, decision making, governancePeter Cappelli, DPhilSee Faculty BioGeorge W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Human-resource practices, public policy related to employment, talent and performance managementGregory Shea, PhDSee Faculty BioAdjunct Professor of Management; Senior Fellow, Wharton Center for Leadership and Change Management; Adjunct Senior Fellow, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests: Leadership, leadership of change, organizational innovationTestimonialsBecoming a Leader of Leaders was fantastic. I really loved the course. At first, I was a little hesitant, thinking it would be very subjective and emotional. But everyone I had spoken to about the course raved about it. I can definitely say my opinion changed afterwards. The program really opened up my eyes. I thought I knew what leadership was and that it was something I just ‘did.’ Leadership is so much more than ‘doing’ and that’s what I’ll take away from the course. Contrary to my expectations, the program and the topic were rooted in a rigorous and objective approach. The team-building exercises were eye-opening. And the trip to Gettysburg to visit the battlefield? Such a tremendous experience. Kudos to Mike Useem and Greg Shea for making it so memorable. I took Becoming a Leader of Leaders as part of Wharton’s General Management Program (GMP), and the course, combined with the GMP executive coaching, without a doubt, helped me better understand and develop my leadership skills. I’ve often thought of business as being about winning the war and seeing the biggest picture possible. But now I realize how important the smaller, individual battles are, thanks to this program. The work you do as a leader builds upon itself.” Show More Less Phil Kim Chief Strategy & Creative Officer, Universal Nutrition Date, Location, & FeesApril 14 – 19, 2024Philadelphia, PA$14,000June 23 – 28, 2024Philadelphia, PA$14,000 Download the program schedule, including session details and format. Download ScheduleApply Now Hotel InformationFees for on-campus programs include accommodations and meals. Prices are subject to change. Read COVID-19 Safety Policy » International Travel Information »Plan Your Stay » Related ProgramsAdvanced Management ProgramCorporate Governance: Essentials for a New Business EraCompare Programs Contact UsSchedule a personalized consultation to discuss your professional goals: +1.215.898.1776 execed@wharton.upenn.edu
