Shape your business strategy, learn to engage your people and deliver sustainable value for your stakeholders. Accelerate your transition from operational manager to confident, credible and courageous business leader.
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.
Expand 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
Enhance your understanding of how your business generates value. Learn to lead and contribute to complex discussions about your organisation’s future
Gain the skills and insight to transition your professional identity from functional expert/operational manager to successful business leader
Develop the confidence to build strong relationships. Discover how to achieve sustained organisational success through working with others.
Leverage the guided and personalised ADP Identity Quest to experiment with and redefine your working and professional brand
Share your learning journey with a diverse group of global business leaders and build a professional community for life
Explore how lifestyle and wellbeing can enhance productivity and drive personal and business performance.
Prepare your next generation of leaders to operate in a global context with confidence, credibility and courage
Ensure effective succession planning. Build your pipeline of executive-level talent: empower your people to step up and make the transition to successful strategic leadership.
Enable your senior leadership to navigate complexity and change, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead your organisation to success
Drive innovation in every aspect of your business through renewed knowledge, new global networks and impactful skills.
Right for you
The ADP supports and accelerates the successful transition of experienced managers to business leadership roles. You will typically have, or will soon be taking responsibility for, strategic direction and leading people across your organisation to create, deliver and capture value. You should have a minimum of five years proven management experience.
8
8 years
management experience
on average
19
19
nationalities
on average per cohort
Attendees include:
High potential executives and entrepreneurs seeking to understand how to successfully lead a business, including corporates, family businesses and startups
Senior managers in - or stepping up to – a General Management/Head of Business Unit role requiring them to coordinate and manage resources and effective decision making across different business areas, and to deliver sustainable value in their organisation
Senior functional managers responsible for managing other managers, shaping and formulating business strategy, and communicating and optimising that strategy across business functions
Senior project/programme managers tasked with managing large, strategic projects to support delivery of their organisation’s business strategy, who are required to coordinate and manage resources and effective decision making across different business areas
Entrepreneurs scaling up their business
Family business members stepping up to new business leadership or senior leadership roles.
"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."
"The ADP’s content gave me the perspective and insights that ultimately contributed to my place on the C-suite for the next 17 years "The ADP’s content gave me the perspective and insights that ultimately contributed to my place on the C-suite for the next 17 years
; facilitating my shift from a functional to a general management role. As a strategy advisor and angel investor, the frameworks I developed through the programme have become fundamental leadership tools that I still carry with me today."
"The ADP’s content gave me the perspective and insights that ultimately contributed to my place on the C-suite for the next 17 years "
"The ADP’s content gave me the perspective and insights that ultimately contributed to my place on the C-suite for the next 17 years
; facilitating my shift from a functional to a general management role. As a strategy advisor and angel investor, the frameworks I developed through the programme have become fundamental leadership tools that I still carry with me today."
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.
Understand your place on the global stage
Leading in the 21st century demands an ability to operate within a complex ecosystem of global and political interconnectedness. Examine the concept of leadership in this environment, and your power to shape and influence outcomes both within and outside your organisation
Gain the courage and resilience to take personal accountability What strengths and capabilities must you have to succeed in an unpredictable global business climate? How do you take decisions with incomplete information or in the face of great uncertainty? Understand your role and responsibilities as a successful leader within this new world context
Develop your strategic business capabilities and create value Identify, create and deliver sustainable strategic value. Discover the tools and tactics you need to shape and execute strategy, ensuring you have the skills to create value for your customers, your organisation and for society
Learn to build relationships that will engage and inspire Relate, collaborate, influence, and communicate. Strategy alone cannot create or sustain value, so how will you develop your teams and communicate with stakeholders? Gain the confidence and fluency to lead and ensure business success by delivering through others
Redefine your professional identity and personal brand Make the transition from functional and operational manager to confident, credible and courageous strategic leader. Develop a general management perspective alongside an introspective journey of self-awareness with the personalised 12-week ADP Identity Quest.
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.
Explore the concept of professional identity as it relates to your transition from technical to general management
Formulate and articulate the desired impact of your individual ADP learning experience, defining clear end of programme deliverables
Engage in a live virtual 1:1 session with your coach to contract and shape your Identity Quest
Explore the Growth Mind-set
Seek out two senior executives who have made this leadership transition and listen to their stories.
What is the ADP Identity Quest?
The ADP Identity Quest is a personalised learning component running parallel to other programme elements. It provides a structured framework and space to apply and experiment with new tools, concepts and insights. Explore your ideal leadership style and experiment with new behaviours as you develop and refine your professional identity, and your personal brand. Leverage feedback from others, including insights gained through 360 assessments
Keep a leadership journal for the duration of the ADP programme
Engage with your cohort in organic and coach-moderated discussions, and access curated materials on leadership transition and professional identity
Benefit from further 1:1 and group coaching sessions.
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.
Explore topical issues such as Sustainability, Geo-politics, Future Trends, Digital, and Leading Disruption. Discuss the questions which pervade the VUCA arena in which 21st century leaders operate
Hear from and connect with business leaders who have already made the successful transition to senior and c-suite roles
Take learning out of the classroom. Exploit and leverage what London has to offer as you and your peers engage in exceptional experiential learning opportunities.
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.
Understand the concept of personal resilience
Consider decision-making processes and practice in terms of navigating change and creative analytical thinking
Determine your signature strength and harness it for maximum impact
Develop key leadership skills and explore the concept of conscious application as you work through innovative London-based experiential learning opportunities
Enjoy dinner and network with your peer group in an iconic London restaurant.
Module 2: Creating Strategic Value (Live Virtual)
Understand the tools and approaches to create strategic value for your customers, your business and for society.
Discover how to create strategic value in the context of financial performance
Explore the path from strategic thinking, to planning, to implementation
Learn to align your business strategy with your wider organisational culture
Convene with industry leaders for roundtable discussions in our integrated Minds Alive panel
Benefit from two further 1:1 coaching sessions.
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.
Understand what it takes to build and lead successful executive teams and create impact
Explore the idea of customer centricity
Engage in a London retail brand discovery experience
Present your Identity Quest story to your cohort and faculty
Enjoy a black-tie graduation in London.
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.
Reconceptualise the critical global challenges facing your organisation as growth opportunities and build a corporate culture that nurtures innovation and creativity
Benefit from two further 1:1 coaching sessions
Re-take your 360 survey after six months to measure your impact
Embed and enhance your learning - complete an online strategy elective focusing on innovation, digital transformation or sustainability to drive further strategic advantage
Re-Connect with your cohort with an annual on campus event
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.
Develop greater self-awareness. Redefine both your professional and personal brand through a self-reflective journey of coaching, 360 surveys and peer group feedback
Gain your own understanding of ideal leadership and experiment through self-prototyping. Explore new ideas and behaviours in a safe space as you redefine and develop your skills
Test your understanding. Put abstract classroom concepts and learning into practice in your workplace using mini-challenges integrated within your learning journey
Engage in your personalised Identity Quest, building and implementing your personalised 12-week action plan for impact
Benefit from the London experience - an ESG discovery visit, Layered Reality experience, Retail Brand Expedition, Diversity & Inclusion session, simulations, dinners and more
Absorb years of commercial experience and academic prowess from world-renowned faculty, grounded in experiential learning opportunities
Challenge yourself to embrace new perspectives with exposure to your cohort’s wide range of diverse perspectives
Build a lifelong global network of supportive relationships within your cohort as you move through your transformational journey together
Dive deeper into three critical areas of strategy by completing an optional online strategy elective in innovation, digital transformation or sustainability
Continue learning post-programme. Check-in with your executive coaches and repeat your 360 survey to measure your impact in a real-life context.
What is the application process?
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.
What does the programme fee cover?
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.
Do I need to obtain a visa if I’m coming from overseas?
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 Gillian Ku's internationally recognised research and teaching are in the broad area of negotiations and decision making. Her research has focused on influencing and persuading change at both the individual and group level.
Recent Clients
Oman Oil, Roche, Rabobank and eBay.
Experience
Previously a financial analyst for Disney Corporation, Professor Ku is now a corporate trainer for a number of corporations worldwide.
Professor Randall Peterson teaches interpersonal skills and self-awareness to improve team and organisational leadership.
Recent Clients
Alcan, Barclays, Braxton, Chevron/Texaco, IBM, Nestlé and Roche.
Experience
Author of Leading and Managing People in Dynamic Organisations. Widely published in Research in Organisational Behavior, and The Journal of Applied Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin.
Dr Aneeta Rattan’s research interests focus on mindsets and intergroup relations (stereotyping, prejudice, and inequity). In one programme of research, she studies mindsets that promote belonging, commitment, and achievement among minorities and women in the face of stereotypes and implicit bias. In another programme of research, she investigates the mindsets that help individuals, organisations, and societies foster positive interactions among diverse group members (across gender, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation status), even after incidents of explicit bias.
Dr Rattan’s research has been published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychological Science, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, and the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. She has received multiple research grants from major funding agencies in the United States. Her research has also been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes magazine, and Huffington Post among others.
Jessica has a wealth of expertise in translating strategy into action in real business environments. She has designed, led and run numerous client-tailored workshops and training events for LBS over the past 10 years.
Experience
She was formerly a partner at McKinsey, in both London and Johannesburg where she worked with senior leaders in some of the world’s largest corporations and government departments.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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