Purpose and Impact

New leaders often face the same challenge: learning to inspire, collaborate with, and rely on a team – instead of their technical expertise. Effectively managing direct reports requires a shift in perspective and new approaches to learning.

The Ivey Emerging Leaders Program is designed to help you build a foundation for success in your long-term leadership journey through a combination of self-assessment, peer learning, simulations, and faculty-led case discussions. Mindfully explore your approach to leadership, and work on constructing your future development path. Network with other leaders from across industries, learning best practices and finding actionable takeaways for your organization. Leap into your leadership potential with Ivey.

Participant Profile

The Ivey Emerging Leaders Program is designed for early-career leaders to build a strong foundation of people management skills and self-awareness. Participants are often preparing for a future leadership role or may already oversee small teams of direct reports. You have demonstrated success as an individual contributor, and your organization has identified you as a candidate for advancement into positions requiring more responsibility and enhanced interpersonal collaboration. By learning the fundamentals of team leadership, you’ll start your management career on the right track.

Learning Outcomes

Developing your leadership style

• Gain a deeper awareness of your leadership style.
• Identify the implications of your style for how you lead others.
• Understand how perceptual biases affect your interactions with peers, reports, and leaders.

Leading through collaboration

• Overcome and avoid common barriers to successful team collaboration.
• Nurture the right conditions for sustainable team success and learning.
• Practice making effective decisions under complex, uncertain environmental conditions.

Navigating conflicts and building trust

• Find opportunities for value creation in a conflict situation.
• Grow your confidence in your ability to manage conflict effectively.
• Build and maintain trust in collaborative relationships.

Managing your relationships upward

• Understand and manage your relationship with your boss.
• Influence and propose change upwards in your organization.
• Position yourself for leadership growth in your career.

Return on Investment

Participant Testimonials

Fees

$4,990 CAD

The program fee covers program materials, meals, and hotel accommodations for programs held at our Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre. Program sessions offered in Toronto and Calgary include program materials, breakfast, and lunch; participants are responsible for accommodations and meals outside of program hours. Program fees are tax-exempt.

Applications must be submitted no later than 14 days before the start of the program.

FAQs

What is the application process?

On the program page, select 'Apply Now' and choose your preferred start date. Submit the program application form and select a payment method. A program advisor may contact you to discuss your eligibility for the program. Once your application is approved, you will be billed directly or receive an invoice. Payment of program fees is due within 30 days of receipt of invoice and no less than 15 days before the program start date.

What funding resources are available?

Organizations and participants in Canada may benefit from the Canada Job Grant or the Canada Training Credit to offset a portion of program fees. Visit our Funding Resources page to learn more.

Can I reserve a spot in the program?

Seats in the Ivey Emerging Leaders Program may be reserved for a limited time pending availability. Contact a program advisor to request a reservation. A program application must then be confirmed within 15 business days, and no less than 30 days before the program start date.