IMPACT

Benefits in the Current Context

"An executive's softer skills can determine his/her ability to create value, drive change, and build institutions. Mastery of the softer interpersonal skills is what will separate those who merely survive economic turmoil from those who will thrive and grow as leaders."
–Professor Robert Bontempo, faculty director

Summary of Benefits

• Learn to organize your thinking and successfully implement your plans
• Develop your ability to formulate effective strategy
• Gain insights into the strengths and weaknesses of your leadership style
• Analyze how organizational culture can impede or bolster success
• Learn to create an atmosphere that allows change and innovation to thrive

Upon completion of this program, you will earn five days towards a Certificate with select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn more.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

During the program participants acquire the skills needed for managerial success, such as strategy formulation, negotiation, conflict resolution, decision making, implementing change, and managing culture.

With the help of 360-degree feedback, participants return to their organizations with the ability to communicate effectively and maximize both individual and team performance. Hear more about the tool from Columbia Business School Professor Joel Brockner:

The curriculum for the first few sessions includes the latest research and practical applications related to diagnosing and solving the root cause of organizational problems. Readings cover such topics as organizational behavior, motivation and improving self-management abilities. Participants receive one-on-one consultations regarding their 360-degree feedback results.

By mid-week, participants focus on formulating and implementing effective strategy. Discussions cover such questions as: Is your company's strategy working well? Are you clear on what you need to do to support the strategy? Participants also continue their one-on-one feedback sessions.

The end of the week concerns negotiations and includes case study readings, discussions, and role plays. The program concludes with intensive discussions on leadership, constructive conflict, and implementing change.

For a complete program schedule download the agenda.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE & TESTIMONIALS

The Emerging Leader Development Program is designed for midlevel executives with fewer than 10 years of experience who seek to reinforce their potential with a strong foundation of skills and self-awareness.

Typical Participant Mix

Hear from Past Participants:

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Anne Kathrine Petersen

Chief Sales Manager at Nordea Markets

“This program has exceeded my expectations. So much knowledge and inspiration in just 5 days. I can only recommend. And on top of everything you get to know so many interesting people from all over the world.”

Alejandro Mejia

Alejandro Mejia

National Sales Director, PepsiCo Foods Venezuela

"After attending the Emerging Leader Development Program, I have stronger leadership skills that I will immediately apply in my personal and professional life. I will definitely be a different leader with a broader perspective after being at Columbia Business School."

Didier Hazoume

Didier Hazoume

COO, Lababidi Holdings

"I was in charge of an acquisition of a small company in a neighboring country and I specifically used the takeaways from the Emerging Leader Development Program to negotiate with the people from whom we were buying the business. I used a lot of techniques from the program to convince the sellers. The course came at the right time for me to successfully achieve this merger."

Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore

Senior Accountant, HA Jacob & Sons Pty Ltd (Jacob Group of Companies)

"An invaluable part of my career progression. I will certainly be attending Columbia Business School Executive Education for future study."

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Otima Bhanot

MD at Green Fitness Club LLC

“It was a great learning experience for a budding leader like me. Bob was phenomenal and so were the visiting faculty. I would recommend the course to all those interested in becoming leaders in their respective fields.”

Andria Jokhtaberidze

Andria Jokhtaberidze

Consultant (M&A), Magticom

"In my professional career as well as in my personal life I came across a dilemma. How I perceived myself was not the same my co-workers, peers, and managers perceived me. In order to improve, I needed a fair assessment of myself from an outside eye. I came across the Emerging Leader Development Program at Columbia Business School and read about its 360 feedback that is combined with one-on-one consultation and group discussion. It provided me with an opportunity to discover my weaknesses so I could turn them into my strengths. After the program, I moved away from how I perceived myself to how I wanted to be perceived. I gained insight into my strengths and weaknesses, which allowed me to become more effective in dealings with my superiors, peers, friends, and family."

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Anne Kathrine Petersen

Chief Sales Manager at Nordea Markets

Alejandro Mejia

Alejandro Mejia

National Sales Director, PepsiCo Foods Venezuela

Didier Hazoume

Didier Hazoume

COO, Lababidi Holdings

Anthony Moore

Anthony Moore

Senior Accountant, HA Jacob & Sons Pty Ltd (Jacob Group of Companies)

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Otima Bhanot

MD at Green Fitness Club LLC

Andria Jokhtaberidze

Andria Jokhtaberidze

Consultant (M&A), Magticom

FACULTY

Robert N. Bontempo, Faculty Director
Adjunct Professor of Business
Faculty Member, Executive Education

Robert N. Bontempo is a leading advisor to senior executives worldwide. He advises on the leadership of organizational change and the implementation of business strategy to such companies as Goldman Sachs, Citibank, ExxonMobil, General Electric, Sony, Boeing, Glaxo-Welcome, NASA, and Deloitte & Touche, as well as government and ministry officials from The World Bank and The United Nations. He has served on the board of directors of the Michael Baker Corporation, an energy services and engineering firm with operations worldwide, since 1997.

Bontempo’s research on the role leadership plays in the effectiveness of global organizations has been published in journals in Europe, Asia, and the US. His perspectives on management have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and The Economist, as well as network news broadcasts. He is also a consulting editor for the Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology. Bontempo’s recent research on international comparative management involves cultural factors in international negotiations and international differences in risk perception.

The winner of the 1994 Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom, Bontempo teaches executives and students at Columbia Business School.

Along with Professor Bontempo, additional Columbia Business School faculty contribute to and teach in the program.