Program Purpose

Inclusion by Design Executive Leadership Program (IBD) is a multi-faceted executive leadership development program that uses a market-based approach to cultivate leaders. 

IBD strives specifically to create a pipeline of highly skilled diverse leaders – who are prepared to function successfully in an executive assignment. 

Ideal Candidates 

The Inclusion By Design Executive Leadership Program is designed for diverse high potential leaders who are: (1.) already functioning at the management or senior management level – and experiencing success in their current role, but who have a desire and the capacity to grow. (2.) have been identified by HR or executive management to have senior or executive management level potential.

Each IBD candidate must be nominated for this program by an executive of their respective company to be considered. * Program selection will be determined by ULGC through its leadership assessment process. 

Key Benefits

The Inclusion by Design Executive Leadership Program provides a local/ regional opportunity for employers to invest in their high potential leaders and to create their company’s in-house pipeline of diverse, highly skilled executive-level talent. 

Participants in each cohort will complete the program with an articulated personal leadership philosophy, an understanding of best practices of executives, an awareness of team culture and its relevance to successful executive leadership, and an expanded leadership style inclusive of multiple personal leadership assessments. This transformative experience will cultivate and empower leaders by equipping them with the tools and connections necessary to drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities. 

Curriculum

The Inclusion by Design Executive Leadership Program is structured around six executive leadership sessions, eight executive coaching sessions and two community engagement activities spread over the eight-month program duration.