Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

Act with power, navigate the workplace, and take the lead with new strategies and tactics in this unique women’s leadership program.

Apply By March 13, 2026

Start Date April 26, 2026

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: $16,000$16,000

Format
In-Person
Duration
One Week
Starts on
April 26, 2026
Price
$16,000$16,000

Challenge your assumptions, confront your fears, and turn obstacles into opportunities.

It’s no surprise that men and women differ in their leadership styles. But even when they do the same thing, they are often perceived differently. The Executive Program in Women’s Leadership will help you understand why and, more importantly, what you can do about it. It’s a research-driven, career-changing experience that will not only transform the way you negotiate and manage teams, it will fundamentally change the way you lead.

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Key Benefits

  • Transform the way you negotiate and manage teams, and fundamentally change the way you lead.
  • Develop expertise as a negotiator, and grasp the complicated dynamics of successful negotiation.
  • Enhance effectiveness by analyzing team composition, leveraging information sharing, and resolving leadership issues.
  • Interpret the subtle messages of power, and recognize and react to the organizational impact of diverse management styles.
  • Learn about and leverage social networks and techniques to influence individuals and groups.
  • Build a strong personal and professional network with peers from various industries and continents who face similar challenges and opportunities.
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Who Should Attend?

  • Senior female leaders with 8 to 12 years of experience in a leadership role
  • Executives and functional managers who aspire to positions of greater influence and authority in their organizations
  • Mid- and senior-level managers who lead teams or have direct reports
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Individuals of all genders who are interested in advancing executive women leadership in business
  • If you are in the early to middle phase of your leadership role, with around three to five years’ experience in an entry-to-middle-management role, you may want to consider the High-Potential Women Leaders Program.
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Learning in Action

I knew that a program for women developed by women would offer a different perspective; I didn’t expect it would completely change how I view myself as a leader.

Kristina Alvarez

Head of Zoom Alliance

HP Inc.

Meet the Faculty Leadership

This program is developed by Margaret Neale and Deborah Gruenfeld, and taught by a team of tenured, strategically focused, cross-disciplinary faculty who are experts in their fields. Together, they bring cutting-edge research, thought leadership, and experiential learning to your program experience.

Margaret Neale

The Adams Distinguished Professor of Management, Emerita

Co-Director, Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

Deborah Gruenfeld

The Joseph McDonald Professor and Professor of Organizational Behavior

Co-Director, Executive Program in Women’s Leadership

Earn Your Certificate

Upon successful completion of Executive Program in Women’s Leadership, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in recognition of your achievement and the investment you have made in your education and professional development.

Applications due March 13, 2026

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