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Step into a transformational leadership experience, to become a confident, credible and courageous global business leader. Shape your business strategy and learn to engage your team to deliver sustainable value for your stakeholders and organisation.
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London Business School’s longest running Executive programme, the Accelerate Development Programme (ADP) challenges you to redefine your leadership thinking. Designed for driven executives seeking to unlock their full potential, ADP offers an immersive curriculum that harnesses the power of experiential learning, world-class faculty thought leadership, expert coaching, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Over the course of this dynamic programme, you'll develop essential leadership skills and hone your decision-making abilities, empowering you to create sustainable strategic value in today's ever-evolving global marketplace.
Gain the skills and insight to transition your professional identity from functional expert/operational manager to successful business leader.
Equip yourself with a better understanding of corporate leadership to deliver on your organisation's strategy.
Master new ideas and behaviours in a safe space as you redefine and develop your skills. Gain your own understanding of authentic leadership and experiment through self-prototyping.
Broaden your perspectives and unlock your thinking. Learn to navigate through shifting global trends and crises, adopting rigorous new approaches to general management and decision-making.
Develop the confidence to build strong relationships. Discover how to achieve sustained organisational success through working with others.
Engage in the ADP Identity Quest; a self-reflective journey to apply new concepts to your professional and personal brand. Leverage feedback from others, including insights gained through 360 surveys, coaching, thought leadership and assessments to build your 12-week action plan for impact.
Share your learning journey with a diverse group of global business leaders and build a professional network for life.
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Attendees include:
Senior managers in - or stepping up to – a General Management/Head of Business Unit with accountability for the outcomes of the organisation as a whole
Successful leaders with potential to take on more complex roles
Entrepreneurs leading a fast-growing business that is stretching their current approach to leadership
Leaders of strategic initiatives and change programmes who want a broader understanding corporate leadership
Family business members stepping up to new business leadership or senior leadership roles
"London Business School will give you the best toolkit there is to solve career challenges."
"I have really learned about leveraging the power of minds to deliver anything."
"I learnt how I could begin to change the traditional business culture that existed within my organisation"
"I am now a much more open leader, able to adapt to new situations and place more trust not just in other people, but in my own judgement."
"Leadership isn't a destination, it's a lifelong journey of constant change."
"Being an original thinker is key to so much of the course, you see that being able to think a bit differently to others is a valuable skill."
"It gave me the confidence to move forward and move up the ranks."
Are you prepared to embark on a transformative journey towards achieving leadership excellence? Our programme is meticulously designed to propel you beyond the realm of operational proficiency and empower you into the sphere of impactful and visionary leadership. Immerse yourself in a stimulating environment where you'll challenge conventional norms and cultivate innovative leadership practices, both inside and outside the classroom. Unleash your potential to ignite passion and unlock peak performance within your teams.
Achieve a greater level of self-awareness and understand how your actions and interactions impact those around you. Authenticate your professional identity, gaining the confidence to embrace diverse viewpoints, the credibility to successfully handle complex decision-making in times of uncertainty, and the courage to step up and deliver value.
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The fee for the programme is £30,500.*
The programme fee covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals. It also includes London hotel accommodation and access to a well-appointed gym with a swimming pool.
We offer a 25% discount for London Business School Alumni and for those who have completed four eligible Certificate in Management or Certificate in Finance programmes.
For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Programme Director.
*Fees are subject to change.
We offer one fully funded scholarship and two 50% scholarships for a unique opportunity to take your place on London Business School’s Accelerated Development Programme.
The scholarships are awarded to women by London Business School to support diversity and female participation in our Executive Education Programmes.
The scholarships cover full participation in lectures, group work, executive coaching, experiential activities and accommodation.
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