"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."

Charlotte Keesing
Director, Walpole
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Understand the globally interconnected context in which you operate. Everything you do as a 21st century business leader takes place on a global stage, where multiple factors – economic, geopolitical, social, technological - impact your strategic decision-making.
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Transition from executing to leading. Experiment with and refine new leadership behaviours to inspire your teams to higher levels of performance.
Our cutting-edge Accelerated Development Programme (ADP) challenges you to redefine your leadership thinking. Achieve a greater level of self-awareness and understand how your actions, and interactions, impact those around you. Reshape 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.
Pre-programme : Engage and Connect
Begin your future-focused learning journey. Engage in a period of online, self-directed study before you join your cohort in London.
What is the ADP Identity Quest?
Module 1 :
Week 1: Global Context (London - 5 days)
See old problems through a new lens. Learn to lead and solve complex problems in a digitally driven and increasingly unpredictable world.
Week 2 : Personal Agency (London - 5 days)
Reflect on your leadership skills and discover how the courage to integrate personal agency and responsibility impacts your ability to act in a global context.
Module 2: Creating Strategic Value (Live Virtual)
Understand the tools and approaches to create strategic value for your customers, your business and for society.
Module 3: Relating and Engaging (London – 5 days)
Enrich your understanding of business and leadership. Achieve success and deliver your business priorities through the ability to communicate with clarity and empower those around you.
Post-programme: Apply and Transform
Apply what you’ve learned, improve organisational performance, and start your journey as a confident, creative and courageous 21st century leader.
Accelerate and transition your understanding of business leadership. The ADP immerses you in a plethora of faculty experiences, 1:1 and group coaching, AI discovery, guest speakers, peer-to-peer interactions, round table discussions and experiential London-based activities.
You can apply to the programme of your choice online. Acceptance is not automatic and your application will be reviewed by our Admissions Committee to ensure the best fit between applicants and programmes. Spaces on our programmes can fill up quickly so we encourage you to apply early and ensure your submission is as comprehensive as possible.
It covers all required study materials, programme activities and excursions, as well as refreshments and most meals. It also includes single-occupancy, en-suite accommodation near campus and access to a well-appointed gym with a swimming pool.
Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and country of residence. We encourage you to use the ‘check if you need a visa’ tool or to consult the UK consulate or embassy in your home country.
Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Professor of Management Science and Operations
Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour
Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Professor of Marketing
Submit your application through our online application form.
Not ready to apply yet? Reserve a place
We recommend you apply at least three months before the programme starts to guarantee your place. The application form will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
We’ll acknowledge receipt of your application by email within 48 hours, providing it’s received during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00 GMT). We will review and respond to your application within two working days. We do this in order of receipt and acceptance is not automatic.
Yes. We can hold a provisional place for you for up to two weeks. Take note, completed applications take priority and programmes often fill up several months in advance. You can reserve a place online, by phone or by email.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7000 8575 Email: adp@london.edu
The programme is taught in English, so a good working knowledge of the language is essential. If English is not your first language, we may ask you for evidence of your proficiency.
If you have any more questions, please read our FAQs here.
Read our full terms and conditions.
The fee for the programme is £29,500.*
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.
For more information on what the programme fee covers please speak to our Client Relationship Manager.
*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.
To qualify you will be a female leader:
Applications for the Accelerated Development Programme Scholarship are now open and deadline for submissions is 2 April 2023. No further applications for the 2022/23 scholarship will be accepted after this date.
Application are now open for the Accelerated Development Programme Scholarship and will close 2 April 2023. Please download the application form to apply.
Candidates are reviewed on the basis of their written application and supporting references. Successful applicants are invited to a panel interview at London Business School.
The scholarships are funded through Executive Education and donations from previous attendees of Executive Education programmes at LBS. If you are interested in supporting the scholarships please get in contact with us at ADPscholarship@london.edu