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AMA's Advanced Executive Leadership Program

Executive leadership training is the first step on the road to achieving your potential as a leader. You’ll come away with an understanding of what makes executive leadership different from other kinds of leadership roles, how to shape organizational excellence, which global competencies are critical to success today and how to gain personal mastery of your own leadership. And you will profit from the shared insights and experiences of peers who, like you, are senior managers looking for answers through advanced executive leadership training.

Seminar Number: 02104

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About This Course

Executive leadership requires not only functional expertise but a sophisticated ability to influence across the organization, drive enterprise-wide strategy and navigate ambiguity. AMA’s executive leadership training program is designed for senior leaders who want to sharpen their ability to build coalitions and lead through uncertainty, while refining executive presence. This executive leadership seminar is an advanced leadership program for those who are ready to step fully into their enterprise role and drive stronger results the whole company can feel.

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Who Should Attend

Executives, directors and managers seeking executive leadership training to strengthen their skills to help them motivate and inspire others to drive results.

  •   In-Person3 Day(s)
    18 CAE, 1.8 CEU, 18 CLP, 21 CPE, 18 PDCs
  •   Live Online3 Day(s)
    18 CAE, 1.8 CEU, 18 CLP, 21 CPE, 18 PDCs
 
 

Executive leadership training is the first step on the road to achieving your potential as a leader. You’ll come away with an understanding of what makes executive leadership different from other kinds of leadership roles, how to shape organizational excellence, which global competencies are critical to success today and how to gain personal mastery of your own leadership. And you will profit from the shared insights and experiences of peers who, like you, are senior managers looking for answers through advanced executive leadership training.

  • Become a change master who encourages innovative thought and behavior
  • Set the right vision for your team, department and organization
  • Understand how to plan for a successful future
  • Align the workforce to achieve heightened performance and increased bottom-line results
  • Discover the power of emotional intelligence—leading with a healthy and wise demeanor
  • Flex your executive leadership styles when there are changes in people and conditions
  • Ensure that your behavior is always ethical, reflective of your organization’s values
  • How to drive change in the workplace by applying actions that address employee doubts
  • Applying the concepts of manager vs. leader roles
  • How to identify and assess your personal behavioral preferences
  • Promoting organizational vision and values through ethical leadership behaviors
  • Forming "virtual partnerships" in the work environment
  • Performing a situation analysis of various work units to align the organization
  • Applying executive leadership concepts in a simulated business case
  • Developing a plan for action

Special Feature

LiveCase Simulation: Horizon Ventures

In this immersive simulation, you will practice what you have learned throughout the program and step into the role of a leader heading up a new innovation project for the organization. Throughout the experience, you will craft a value proposition, design a Minimum Viable Product, develop a business model, and deliver a compelling pitch to a board or investors.

Individually or on a team, you will engage with virtual mentors, receive real-time feedback, and use multimedia tools to refine your ideas. Interactive challenges and assessments will help you test hypotheses, gain market traction, and build a pitch that stands out.

This dynamic learning journey blends strategy, creativity, and real-world decision-making to help you bring your bold idea to life.

If you are attending this seminar in person, please bring a laptop, as it is essential for participating in the LiveCase Simulation.

Learning Objectives

  • Set a Purpose-Driven Vision for Your Team, Department and Organization
  • Recognize and Uphold Leadership Conduct that Supports Your Organization’s Mission and Core Values.
  • Flex Your Executive Leadership Styles When There are Changes in People and Conditions.
  • Discover the Power of Emotional Intelligence—Leading with Composure and Sound Judgment.
  • Become a Catalyst for Change Who Inspires Innovative Thought and Behavior.
  • Align the Workforce to Achieve Heightened Performance and Increased Bottom-Line Results.
  • Design an Actionable Roadmap for Future Success

Purpose-Driven Leadership

  • Articulate Clarified Vision and Mission Statements Developed in the Workplace.
  • Assess Organizational Response from Vision/Mission Work Already Completed.
  • Articulate the Relationship Between Ethics and the Success of a Vision.
  • Describe Organizational Values.
  • Plan a Workplace Approach for Promoting Organizational Values Through Ethical Leadership Behaviors.

Role of the Leader

  • Apply Executive Leadership Concepts Building on Prior Leadership Experiences.
  • Examine Flexible Leadership Styles and Models.
  • Cultivate Innovation and Agility as a Senior Leader.
  • Identify Your Personal Leadership Behavioral Preferences and Modify Them Proactively to Increase Your Leadership Effectiveness.
  • Learn the Principal Concepts that Define and Enhance EQ: Emotional Intelligence.

Driving Change

  • Identify the Reasons why Organizations and People Resist Change.
  • Use Specific “Tactics” to Drive Change and Promote Innovation in their Work Environment.
  • Apply Leadership Actions that will Facilitate Change in the Workplace .

Risk, Resilience, and Alignment

  • Define Motivators in Both Reporting and Non-Reporting Relationships.
  • Identify Your Executive Leadership Competencies and Target Areas for Improvement.
  • Assess the Risk-Taking Climate in Your Organization.
  • Explore the Role of Risk in Building Individual and Organizational Resilience.
  • Identify Actions to Build Alignment Around the Organizational and Unit Vision.

LiveCase Simulation

  • Apply Course Concepts in a Simulated Case.
  • Relate Concepts of Team Dynamics to Your Actual Experience.
  • Recognize Successful Team Behaviors.
  • Assess Your Progress in Using Team Decision-Making Skills.
  • Identify Strategies and a Plan of Action for Use Back at Work.

Polish the Plan

  • Finalize Specific Actions You Will Take Immediately After the Seminar.
  • Reinforce the Network of Connections Formed within the Team and the Broader Group.

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View a Sample of Our Reviews

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163 reviews

 
The course content is great and case studies were engaging and thought provoking. This was primarily due to the instructor's delivery of this content.
5
John P. L.
 
Senior Hospital Scientist
 
Industry: Business Services
I thought the material was very helpful in current role and position and Axel presented the material in such a manner that kept the class moving in a forward direction.
5
Daniel B.
 
Service Manager
 
Industry: Manufacturing
Excellent course with good material and great instructor-led additional content
5
Shanna C.
 
DIRECTOR ACCOUNTING
 
Industry: Organizations
Excellent teacher, very much engaged and experienced. Loved the detailed discussions and the insight from the teacher and the participants. Just a great experience overall
5
Sunil D.
 
Senior NNOC Manager
 
Industry: Telecommunications
Training was extremely informative, and the class was engaging. Instructor had a wealth of knowledge and a good conversational approach.
5
Carlton W.
 
Director
 
Industry: Government

As a CAE Approved Provider educational program related to the CAE exam content outline, this program may be applied for 18 credits toward your CAE application or renewal professional development requirements.

American Management Association is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

This program is valid for 18 PDCs for the SHRM-CPSM or SHRM-SCPSM

American Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For additional information or for more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact Customer Service at 800-262-9699.

Recommended CPE Credit: 21 hours/Advanced
Prerequisites: Foundation in leadership
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Group Live/Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Non-technical – Personal Development

In-Person Schedule

5 Sessions Available

Live Online Schedule

2 Sessions Available

  • $3,195.00 Non Members
  • $2,895.00 AMA Members
  • $2,833.00 GSA
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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this an advanced executive leadership program?

This Advanced Executive Leadership Program is designed for experienced leaders who are responsible for shaping strategy, guiding organizational direction and leading at a high level. The program focuses on advanced leadership capabilities such as strategic decision making, organizational influence and leading complex change.

Who should attend this executive leadership training program?

This executive leadership training is ideal for managers, directors, vice presidents and executives who want to strengthen their ability to lead at the enterprise level. It is particularly valuable for leaders preparing for expanded responsibilities or C-suite roles.

What skills will I develop in this executive leadership program?

Participants build advanced leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, executive decision making, influencing across the organization, managing organizational change and leading high-performing teams in complex environments.

How is this different from other executive leadership training programs?

Many executive leadership training programs focus on general leadership skills. This program goes further by concentrating on the challenges senior leaders face — navigating uncertainty, aligning strategy across the organization and driving results through executive-level influence.

I’m great at running operations but need to think more strategically. Can this program help?

Yes. Many leaders advance because they execute well but are later expected to lead strategically. This advanced executive leadership program helps you shift from operational management to enterprise-level leadership by strengthening strategic thinking, decision making and organizational influence.

How does this program support professional development for executives?

Strong leadership at the executive level requires continuous development. This program supports professional development for executives by strengthening strategic leadership capabilities, expanding perspectives and helping leaders guide organizations through complex business challenges.
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