STRATEGIES FOR LEADERSHIP

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1 REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING PERSONAL STRATEGIES FOR Empowering women executives W O R L D W I D E IN OPEN PROGRAMS 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS Financial Times

2 WHAT WHO Corporations and governments worldwide are increasingly concerned about the under representation of women in executive management and leadership roles. Some have attempted to address the issue by introducing positive discrimination policies. At the same time, the business benefits of Diversity and Inclusion are becoming more and more wellestablished. As of January 2015, statistics show that only 4.6% of S&P 500 companies have a female CEO 1. IMD s Strategies for (SL) program has successfully helped companies over more than ten years to address this imbalance, by equipping female executives for greater success in current assignments and preparing them to successfully climb the corporate ladder. SL is for senior and upper middle level female executives in business, government and the not for profit sector. Participants generally have a minimum of 10 years work experience and come from a wide range of industries, functional backgrounds and geographic regions. At IMD, we have seen that women become passionate and empowered learners in this unique setting. By drawing on the experience of peers and building powerful international networks across organizations, participants also become strong mentors and role models for each other. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON IMPROVING SKILLS THAT HAVE EMERGED FROM RESEARCH AS BEING MORE IN NEED OF DEVELOPMENT AMONG WOMEN THAN MEN:» Communicating vision and strategy» Networking and social media» Managing career transitions» Assertiveness, self-confidence and managing upwards» Visibility» Influencing others SL is a transformational learning experience. Through personal reflection, self-assessment, discussions, experiential learning and executive coaching, you will increase your self-awareness and skills and develop the ability to lead more effectively and authentically. STRATEGIES FOR WILL HELP YOU TO:» Improve performance and lead more effectively» Prepare to take on top-level management roles and board positions» Build a network of colleagues to serve as mentors and role models 1 I was sceptical coming into the program. I ve got an MBA from a top business school, I have read a lot on leadership, networking and human psychology. I did not expect to get much out of it, and I got a ton out of the sessions [ ]. I would absolutely recommend this program to my friends and colleagues. Elena Frishberg Senior Manager Strategic Ecosystem Group Cisco Systems USA

3 Strategies for helps women take the lead. A common misperception prevails that women need to be like men in order to be successful. During SL, we will provide you with insights on how to lead effectively by being yourself. HOW Learning is carried out through a multitude of methods ranging from cutting edge research and experiential learning to Faculty and guest speaker presentations. You also work extensively with coaches in one on one and group sessions. PRIOR TO THE PROGRAM, you are asked to reflect on your professional journey so far by writing a personal narrative. AFTER THE PROGRAM, you receive a personal coaching session to help consolidate the program s key learnings. PROGRAM STRUCTURE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY POST PROGRAM and authenticity Authentic leadership Outdoor activity day Influencing skills One-on-one coaching Voice workshop Program Director Program opening Self-awareness and leadership Personal leadership challenges Lunch Authentic leadership (cont.) Influencing skills (cont.) One-on-one coaching Voice workshop Personal coaching session Ginka Toegel German Opening dinner Closing dinner PhD Leipzig University and London Business School Visit for the full list of Faculty teaching on the program. IMD s Strategies for is the most useful program I have attended in the last 10 years. The quality was excellent. Thank you! Heidi Ungerer Head of Program and Chief Editor of Radio SRF 1 SRF Schweizer Radio and Fernsehen Switzerland

4 WHERE On the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne, Switzerland, 40 minutes by road or rail from Geneva International Airport. WHEN DURATION: 4 DAYS SL 1 June * SL 2 September * SL 1 May 31 June * SL 2 September * If you wish to take advantage of additional coaching sessions on top of the standard post program offer, this can be arranged (fees apply). Fee 2016: CHF 9,900* THE PROGRAM FEE INCLUDES ADDITIONAL PRE- AND POST-PROGRAM SUPPORT. Tuition, teaching materials and lunch are also included. *IMD reserves the right to modify the program dates, location and fee at any time. AFTER SL, YOU MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE UNIQUE SL ALUMNAE RETREAT. SL is a defining moment in many participants leadership journey, a powerful moment of reflection, of learning and of becoming. The SL Alumnae Retreat, created to support this journey, forms an outstanding network of past alumnae and passion leaders, who together support, contribute and inspire this leadership learning journey to continue. Dr Feena May SL Alumnae Retreat President Head of Learning and Development International Committee of the Red Cross Switzerland

5 IT Strategies for equips senior female executives for greater success in current assignments and to take on new responsibilities with confidence:» Improve performance and lead more effectively» Prepare to take on top-level management roles and board positions» Build a network of colleagues to serve as mentors and role models OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM TOPICS Relative time spent per topic in the program. For illustrative purposes only. Political Economy Strategy Economics/ Industry Analysis Marketing Innovation Finance Operations Sales STRATEGIC HR EXECUTION Governance SL Sustainability STAKEHOLDER PERSONAL Design Organization Communications Negotiations Team Interpersonal Self Ethics Strategies for IMD is the expert in developing global leaders. Find out how we can help you on your global leader journey at:

6 REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING IMD is ranked in executive education worldwide (Financial Times ) and in open programs worldwide (Financial Times 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015). The IMD Difference IMD is a top-ranked business school. We are the experts in developing global leaders through high impact executive education. Why IMD?» We are 100% focused on real-world executive development» We offer Swiss excellence with a global perspective» We have a flexible, customized and effective approach FURTHER INFORMATION For more details (including videos featuring the program), visit: or contact a Program Advisor at APPLICATIONS Application and tentative reservation forms can be found online at: ALUMNI BENEFITS As a former participant in an IMD program, you gain membership to our Alumni Network, with more than 80,000 members worldwide, and have access to a number of alumni benefits. Find out more at: FOLLOW US ON Chemin de Bellerive 23 P.O. Box 915 CH-1001 Lausanne Switzerland Central tel: Central fax: info@imd.org IMD, IMD INTERNATIONAL and IMD INTERNATIONAL REAL WORLD. REAL LEARNING are trademarks of IMD International Institute for Management Development. Concept and design Magic Pencil; Photography: Régis Colombo, Nate Henderson, Richard Juilliart, Oliver O Hanlon, Thierry Porchet, Yves Ryncki, Jean Scheim (Black and White) IMD 2015