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Unlock Your Leadership Potential

Open Programs for executives provide research-backed insights, practical skills, and strategic frameworks. Participants engage in real-world case studies and peer learning, working with the same Ivey Business School faculty that teach in our EMBA, MSc, and PhD programs. Join Ivey to enhance your leadership capabilities and drive success.

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Book a meeting with an Ivey Learning Advisor today to explore a range of courses designed to level up your skills and boost your confidence to lead.

Meet with an expert learning advisors for a personalized consult on your leadership development.

Communicating with Confidence and Clarity

April 9-10, 2025

Practice your leadership communication skills to inspire and engage teams. Develop techniques for delivering clear, impactful messages that resonate with any audience, driving your vision forward with confidence and authenticity.

Managing Risk and Resilience Through Uncertainty

May 20-21, 2025

Enhance your ability to lead organizational resilience and manage risk effectively. Identify potential threats, develop robust risk management strategies, and ensure long-term sustainability and success.

Navigating Strategic Horizons in a Rapidly Evolving World

June 12-13, 2025

Master the art of strategic decision-making in times of transformation. Participants will explore various tools and frameworks designed to enhance their ability to lead effectively despite ambiguity and incomplete information.

Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage

August 18-19, 2025

Learn to identify AI opportunities, navigate risks, and lead innovation. Equip your organization to turn emerging technologies into real, sustainable competitive advantage in your business model and operations.

Negotiation, Persuasion, and Influence in Action

September 3-4, 2025

Influence is a leadership essential, not a soft skill. This program sharpens your ability to negotiate strategically, persuade with intent, and build stronger outcomes whether you're closing deals or aligning stakeholders under pressure.

Driving Growth with an Innovation Mindset

October 15-16, 2025

Lead with creativity, embrace uncertainty, and scale bold ideas by learning how to foster innovation, manage complexity, and turn disruption into opportunity in fast-moving, high-growth environments.

Making Data-Driven Decisions

November 12-13, 2025

Confident decision-making starts with asking the right questions and knowing how to use the data you have. This program helps you build the habits, mindset, and fluency to turn information into insight.

Leading Teams for Peak Performance

December 9-10, 2025

Foster collaboration for more resilient teams. Build trust and leverage diverse talents to achieve exceptional results in dynamic environments. Enhance team dynamics and maximize performance.

Leading Transformational Change for Impact

March 16-17, 2026

Learn to lead successful change initiatives in any context. Participants will practice skills necessary to drive transformation, anticipate barriers, overcome resistance, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

Program

Date

Faculty

Managing Risk and Resilience Through Uncertainty May 20-21, 2025  Laurel Austin, PhD
Navigating Strategic Horizons in a Rapidly Evolving World June 12-13, 2025 Andreas Schotter, PhD
Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage August 18-19, 2025 Ning Su, PhD and Andrew Ma, PhD
Negotiation, Persuasion, and Influence in Action September 3-4, 2025 Ann Frost, PhD
Driving Growth with an Innovation Mindset October 15-16, 2025 Andreas Schotter, PhD
Making Data-Driven Decisions November 12-13, 2025 Lauren Austin, PhD
Leading Teams to Peak Performance December 9-10, 2025 Chris Chan, PhD
Harnessing AI for Competitive Advantage January 13-14, 2026 Christian Dippel, PhD and Andrew Ma, PhD
Communicating with Confidence and Clarity January 26-27, 2026 Kanina Blanchard, PhD
Navigating Strategic Horizons in a Rapidly Evolving World March 2-3, 2026 Andreas Schotter, PhD
Leading Transformational Change for Impact March 16-17, 2026 Gerard Seijts, PhD
Managing Risk and Resilience Through Uncertainty April 20-21, 2026 Rob Austin, PhD

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