Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Executive Leadership program at the Rotman School of Management is designed for senior leaders across Canada and globally, with 10+ years of experience leading people, teams, or large projects. The program aims to connect the latest insights into personal leadership with a comprehensive grasp of the market and social forces currently transforming organizations.

Program Experience

The program is an immersive leadership experience that includes:

• A campus experience with 7 nights stay at a luxury hotel adjacent to the University of Toronto campus
• A program format that splits the program into two modules, allowing participants to apply what they learned and return to campus to share their learnings
• Experiential learning activities, such as the Pit Crew Challenge, Corporate Cooking Class, and Art Gallery of Ontario: Team Building
• A meaningful network for life, with peers that challenge, inspire, and support each other long after the program

What You'll Learn

The program covers various topics, including:

• Intentional Leadership & Defining Capabilities
• Reflected Best Self
• Building a Culture of Collaboration
• Resilience
• Leading in the Age of Increased Stakeholder Expectations
• Executive Presence
• The Inclusive Leader
• Leadership Ethos

Module 1

Module 1 includes:

• Intentional Leadership & Defining Capabilities
• Reflected Best Self
• Building a Culture of Collaboration
• Resilience
• Guest speakers, such as Tod Strickland and Cam Fowler

Module 2

Module 2 includes:

• Leading in the Age of Increased Stakeholder Expectations
• Executive Presence
• The Inclusive Leader
• Leadership Ethos
• Guest speakers

Graduation

The graduation ceremony includes:

• Dinner
• Presentations
• Feedback
• Building Strategic Networks
• Graduation

Meet the Faculty

The program faculty includes:

• Rose Patten, O.C., O.Ont.
• Kenneth S. Corts
• Julie McCarthy
• Bill McEvily
• Maja Djikic
• Brian Golden
• Avni Shah
• Kate Odziemkowska

Participant Profile

The typical participant profile includes:

• Senior leaders across Canada and globally
• 10+ years of experience leading people, teams, or large projects
• Typical job titles, such as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, General Manager, Senior Consultant, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director, and Managing Partners

FAQs

Frequently asked questions include:

• Are there discounts or financial assistance available for this program?
• What accommodations are provided?
• I live in the GTA. Can I take this program without paying for accommodations?
• What credential do I receive at the end of this program?
• Does this program qualify for the Excellence in Executive Leadership Certificate?

Program Schedule

The program schedule includes:

• Module 1: April 27 - 30, 2026
• Module 2: October 5 - 8, 2026
• Graduation: February 23, 2027

Program Fee

The program fee is $21,500 CAD + HST, which includes 7 nights of accommodations and class day meals.

Rotman ROI

The Rotman ROI includes:

• Transforming your capabilities and career
• Benefits that reach beyond the classroom, such as access to an unparalleled network of accomplished peers and discounts on future programs
• Deepening your commitment to lifelong learning and earning the Excellence in Executive Leadership Certificate

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Get In Touch

For more information, please contact the Rotman School of Management.

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