Cross-Industry Leadership Development Program for High-Potential Women
Program Overview
A highly competitive year-long Leadership Development program designed for female leaders with titles of senior manager or director.
Program core components include: personal development, executive leadership development, and workplace optimization capturing the business importance of all-encompassing communities.
Leaders will graduate from this program having:
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Gained insight into core values and predominant leadership styles
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Developed and refined strategies for authentic and effective leadership
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Gained insight and developed strategies to link effective communications to organizational results
Program Information
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Program Timeframe
4 in person sessions + 4 virtual group sessions per year. Each session is designed to guide the participant in developing salient insights and practical tools to:
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Drive results that move the organization forward
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Enhance leadership capabilities and outcomes
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Successfully manage organizational transitions
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Promote workplace stability
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Leverage technical advancements that improve the organization's overall productivity and performance
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Program Deliverables
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Comprehensive individual development plan
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Customized change management and workplace stability strategies
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Tools and techniques for enhancing team and organizational performance
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Solution Driven Methodologies
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Advanced leadership skills for future challenges
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Customized assessments with 360 feedback
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Who this is for
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Successfully navigate through the stages of transition with greater awareness and agility by understanding the impact of their own experiences and responses to change
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Effectively communicate and understand different communication styles to successfully lead their team through transition, utilizing tools and skills to manage their varied responses to change.
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Develop strategies to influence the organization change process and minimize its negative byproducts.
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Enhance overall organizational performance by fostering team development, cohesion, and improved conflict resolution.
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Enrollment Criteria
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Senior Managers and Directors
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High-potential women identified by their organizations
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Proven track record of performance and leadership potential
Benefits of this program
Investing in leadership training for high-potential female leaders has a profound impact on both the individuals and the organizations that support them. Here are some key points and statistics that highlight these benefits:
Improved Financial Performance
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Companies with gender-diverse leadership tend to outperform their peers. A study by McKinsey & Company found that organizations in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability compared to those in the bottom quartile.
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Return on Equity (ROE): Research from Catalyst shows that companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards have a 53% higher ROE than those with the lowest percentage of female representation.
**McKinsey & Company:** The statistic about companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams being 25% more likely to have above-average profitability comes from McKinsey's "Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters" report (2020).
**Catalyst:** The 53% higher Return on Equity (ROE) for companies with the highest percentage of women on their boards is from Catalyst's "The Bottom Line: Corporate Performance and Women’s Representation on Boards" report (2011).
Enhanced Organizational Culture
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Increased Employee Engagement: Leadership training for women fosters a more inclusive work environment, which leads to higher employee engagement. Gallup found that companies with engaged employees outperform others by 147% in earnings per share.
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Reduced Turnover: Employees are more likely to stay with organizations that invest in their development. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) reports that turnover is reduced by up to 25% in companies that offer leadership development opportunities.
**Gallup:** The figure about companies with engaged employees outperforming others by 147% in earnings per share comes from Gallup's "State of the American Workplace" report (2017).
**Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM):** The statistic about turnover being reduced by up to 25% in companies offering leadership development is from SHRM's article "Why Invest in Employee Development?" (2019).
Strengthened Talent Pipeline
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Retention of Top Talent: Leadership training helps retain high-potential female leaders. Deloitte found that organizations with formal leadership programs retain 20% more women in senior roles.
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Increased Promotion Rates: Companies that invest in leadership training see higher promotion rates among women. A report by McKinsey found that women who receive leadership development are 30% more likely to be promoted to leadership roles.
**Deloitte:** The statistic about organizations with formal leadership programs retaining 20% more women in senior roles comes from Deloitte's "Global Human Capital Trends" report (2017).
**McKinsey & Company:** The finding that women who receive leadership development are 30% more likely to be promoted to leadership roles is from McKinsey’s "Women in the Workplace" report (2018).
Enhanced Innovation and Decision-Making
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Diverse Perspectives: Diverse leadership teams, including women, bring different perspectives, leading to more innovative solutions. Boston Consulting Group found that companies with diverse management teams have 19% higher innovation revenues.
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Better Decision-Making: A study by Cloverpop revealed that diverse teams make better decisions up to 87% of the time compared to non-diverse teams.
**Boston Consulting Group (BCG):** The 19% higher innovation revenue for companies with diverse management teams is from BCG's report "How Diverse Leadership Teams Boost Innovation" (2018).
**Cloverpop:** The statistic that diverse teams make better decisions up to 87% of the time is from Cloverpop’s study "Hacking Diversity with Inclusive Decision-Making" (2017).
Increased Reputation and Employer Branding
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Attraction of Top Talent: Companies known for developing female leaders are more attractive to top talent. According to a survey by PwC, 78% of women look for an employer’s commitment to diversity when choosing where to work.
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Stronger Brand Image: Companies that invest in diversity and inclusion, including leadership training for women, tend to have a stronger brand reputation, which can translate into customer loyalty and increased sales.
**PwC:** The finding that 78% of women consider an employer’s commitment to diversity when choosing where to work is from PwC’s "Winning the Fight for Female Talent" report (2017).
Alumni Community of Powerful Leaders
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Alumni Community: Establish a strong alumni network to support ongoing development and career advancement.
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Reunion Events: Organize annual reunion events for program graduates to continue learning and networking.
Contribution to Social Impact
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Gender Equality: Leadership training contributes to closing the gender gap in leadership, aligning with global goals such as the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
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Community Impact: Women in leadership often champion corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, leading to greater community impact and improved corporate citizenship.
**United Nations (UN):** The reference to gender equality aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 5 comes from the UN’s official documentation on the Sustainable Development Goals.
**General Observation on CSR Initiatives:** While specific statistics weren’t cited, the observation about women in leadership championing CSR initiatives is supported by various studies, including those referenced by the World Economic Forum and other gender diversity research.
Real-World Examples:
PepsiCo
PepsiCo’s initiative to develop female leaders has led to an increase in women in leadership positions by 16% over five years, contributing to their overall business growth
The increase in women in leadership positions at PepsiCo is detailed in their 2020 Annual Report and various sustainability and diversity reports published by the company.
IBM
IBM’s investment in leadership training for women has been a critical factor in achieving a 29% representation of women in senior leadership roles, resulting in enhanced innovation and business success
IBM’s leadership training initiatives and the 29% representation of women in senior leadership roles are documented in IBM’s annual Diversity & Inclusion Report.
By investing in leadership training for high-potential female leaders, corporations not only empower women but also gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. This investment leads to better financial performance, a stronger organizational culture, and a more sustainable and diverse talent pipeline.
Program Fee
$27,000 per student
(includes lodging and all meals, excludes travel)
About Dr. Krystal Conner
Dr. Krystal Conner is an executive coach, speaker, television host, and media expert specializing in transforming high-potential women into top-performing, irreplaceable leaders.
As CEO of her family’s nearly 40-year-old, award-winning company, she has led a team of over 50 employees, earning accolades from Black Enterprise’s Largest 100 Black Businesses, the US Department of Commerce, and other prestigious organizations. Additionally, as the pharmacist in charge of a large outpatient pharmacy at Atlanta’s largest ambulatory hospital, she successfully managed an 8-member staff, significantly improving wait times and patient outcomes.
Her extensive experience with CEOs, Olympic athletes, and bestselling authors underscores her ability to elevate leaders and drive exceptional results.