Agility in execution is critical in today’s challenging and complex business environment. This program will equip executives to effectively lead and be more productive in contemporary organizations. Executives will learn to manage cross-functional, cross-organizational relationships; develop social capital; and create and manage organizational strategic partners. Leadership agility is an essential quality for success. Participants will learn and practice their leadership agility, enhance their ability to read organizations, and hone their skills in strategy execution.

Program Dates and Fees

November 15-19, 2010	$7,650.00
March 21-25, 2011	$7,650.00
July 25-29, 2011	$7,650.00
November 14-18, 2011	$7,650.00

This seminar is ideal for senior and upper-middle executives, with positions such as department head, general manager, VP, SVP, and C-suite, responsible for executing business strategy. The course is designed to assist leaders in identifying opportunities and mobilizing resources to create value. It is especially recommended for leaders who bring people together from diverse functional groups or lines of business to effectively execute strategic initiatives. Executives will think creatively and strategically about their leadership roles and learn how to build social capital, broaden their influence to increase productivity, and accomplish performance-driven goals. Throughout the week, participants will work on an individual business challenge and create an action plan for creating and delivering value.

Ronald Burt is the Hobart W. Williams Professor of Sociology and Strategy at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. In addition to teaching courses in Chicago Booth MBA programs, Professor Burt teaches Strategic Leadership, a capstone course in Chicago’s Executive Education programs.

Harry Davis teaches MBA and executive education courses at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he has been on the faculty since 1963. Dr. Davis received an MA in sociology and a PhD in marketing from Northwestern University. His teaching and research interests lie in the areas of strategy, leadership, and creativity.

Holly Raider has been at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business since 2001, where she designs, plans, and implements custom corporate education programs in the areas of leadership and organization change. Prior to her work at Chicago Booth, Holly was an assistant professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.

Classes are held at the Gleacher Center of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, situated along the Chicago River (one block east of Michigan Avenue), in the heart of the downtown district known as "The Magnificent Mile." The Center is within walking distance from some of Chicago's most exciting retail and entertainment areas.

The course will begin at 8:00am on Monday and end at noon on Friday.

Hotel Accommodations and Reservations

A limited block of rooms have been reserved for a discounted rate at the
InterContinental Chicago
505 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 801.401.5226 or 800.235.4670 (toll-free)
Fax: 312.321.8725