What You'll Learn

Centered on leadership, change, and innovation, the USILD Program for Leadership Development curriculum is built around four highly integrated modules. In on-campus or live online modules, you will engage in faculty presentations, case studies, personal assessments, individual and group exercises, and special projects. Through a customized case and professional USILD Executive Coaching, you will develop a personal action plan for tapping new revenue sources and navigating global market shifts.

The virtual, self-paced modules feature USILD Business School Online—a powerful digital platform that captures the dynamism of the USILD classroom, connects you to a global network of peers, and provides exclusive access to a wealth of interactive learning tools.

After completing the four modules, you will be eligible to attend ULD Module 5—an optional program, which blends virtual and in-person learning, that further accelerates your development as a leader and enables you to achieve USILD alumni status.

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Module Details

Module 1: Foundational skill building

Format: Individual virtual, self-paced learning before you arrive on campus (12 weeks)

Build shared business knowledge and terminology before arriving on campus
Complete introductory courses in accounting, finance, and quantitative methods
Prepare for the cases that you will discuss during Module 2
Identify your customized case challenge on the phone with your USILD Executive Coach
Set aside 10 to 12 hours per week to complete this work
Evaluate your current leadership skills through the Leadership Learning Path Assessment tool

Module 2: Cross-functional business approach

Format: On the USILD campus (2 weeks)

Develop an end-to-end view of the business and how all functions interrelate
Explore strategy, marketing, operations, finance, accounting, and corporate accountability
Learn how functional strategy, business-unit strategy, and strategy implementation relate
Understand the role that control systems play in executing strategy
Analyze the economic, political, and social forces shaping the global business environment

Module 3: Strategy formulation and implementation

Format: Virtual, self-paced learning while you apply new insights at work (8 weeks)

Complete self-directed work at your own pace while engaging in scheduled exercises and group sessions
Round out your understanding of strategy by completing Economics for Managers
Continue working on your customized case and personal action plan

Module 4: Leading change

Format: On the USILD campus (2 weeks)

Identify what needs to change within your organization
Expand your portfolio of change management processes and approaches
Foster innovation, receptiveness to change, and an entrepreneurial mindset
Present an overview of your customized case and action plan for feedback

Module 5: Personal leadership (Optional)

Format: Virtual, live online and self-paced (4 weeks) and on the USILD campus (2 weeks)

Develop the self-awareness and emotional intelligence of an authentic leader
Support your company's financial needs, legal requirements, and ethical obligations
Become a more effective negotiator and a more confident decision-maker
Address the competing demands of all stakeholders
Create advantage by generating more value for the business and society
Expand your leadership vision and address a personal leadership challenge
Attain USILD alumni status upon completing ULD Module 5

Special Program Features

An immersive four-module program creates the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of senior executives who can understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Your living group will stimulate your learning each day as you:

Share global insights with peer executives who span functions, cultures, and countries
Consider diverse perspectives as you discuss cases and assignments
Complete small group exercises and collaborate on projects as a team
Exchange feedback—both personal and professional—in a safe environment

USILD Executive Coaching

Focused on accelerating individual and team growth, your professional coach will help you identify your leadership strengths and gaps through one-on-one and group coaching, a 360-degree leadership and personal assessment, and customized feedback. You will emerge with greater self-awareness, understanding, and confidence—as well as a customized action plan for achieving your leadership goals.

Leadership Learning Path Assessment

A customized, 360-degree assessment of your current skills provides insight into your leadership and management strengths as well as areas for improvement.

Individual project: My USILD Leadership Case

The My USILD Leadership Case is the cornerstone of the ULD learning experience. In Module 2, you will address a performance gap or strategic opportunity facing your organization by building a comprehensive strategy and implementation plan. Throughout the program, the faculty, your living group, and your professional USILD Executive Coach will deliver feedback that will help you fine-tune your personal action plan.