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.
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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.
Watch programme videoGain 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
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.
Alongside our established programme design, we are introducing a three-week single-block format of the Accelerated Development Programme. This new option offers a more intensive journey that lowers travel and emissions, while enabling you to complete the programme in one continuous attendance. It reflects our commitment to innovating programme delivery in support of more responsible leadership.
By attending in one continuous block you’ll:
Reduce your footprint: one journey instead of multiple means lower carbon emissions
Immerse yourself fully: experience the complete Accelerated Development Programme, world-class faculty, and peer network in a concentrated format.
Keep developing post-programme: extend your leadership journey with integrated online modules and resources, designed to continue your development at your own pace after your time on campus.
Stay connected to work: while the programme is intensive, time is built in for urgent emails and work needs.
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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