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Why this program?

This immersive 10-day program invites you to step into a dynamic and supportive learning environment where you will have the opportunity to take a step back from the demands of your daily work and focus completely on all aspects of management and leadership. Along the way you will have plenty of opportunities to build connections and explore new perspectives with like-minded professionals.

Benefits

Through this program, you will:

  • Become a more effective strategic leader
    You will explore strategic management at all levels in order for you to contribute to your organization's strategic direction through enhanced strategic thinking.
  • Learn to lead through influence
    You will enhance your ability to lead change, overcome conflict, and build consensus.
  • Explore and elevate your leadership behaviours
    Through a powerful 360 degree assessment tool, you will evaluate your leadership competencies and map out strategies to further your growth.
  • Expand your business acumen
    You will develop an understanding of core concepts of finance and accounting, negotiation and consensus building, corporate branding, and innovation culture.
  • Build connections with like-minded professionals
    Throughout the program you will have opportunities to network and garner best practices from your new network of colleagues.
  • Earn credit towards an Asper MBA
    By completing this program you will earn 4.5 credit hours towards an MBA degree through an automatic exemption from the Leadership module of the Asper MBA program core.

Who should attend?

The Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy is ideal for senior management or those aspiring to be senior leaders, who wish to enhance their strategic leadership skills and step confidently into new or more complex roles and responsibilities.

What to expect

Below you will find more information on what you can expect from this program.

Graduation requirements

Participants must complete each of the program’s 10 days and meet the following criteria to receive the University of Manitoba certificate of completion for this program and the qualifying credits towards an Asper MBA.

  1. 100% attendance*.
  2. Active group participation throughout the program.
  3. Individual contribution in the final group project as well as an active participant in the final group project presentations.

*In emergency situations, a participant may be excused from class and still be eligible for their certificate. However, prior approval must be received from the Executive Director and the absence cannot exceed the equivalent of 1 training day. Requests to miss class will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Time commitment outside of classroom

To ensure participants are able to maximize their in-class experience, the following time commitment outside of the classroom can be expected:

  • Four to six hours to review a pre-read package that is provided to participants approximately two to four weeks prior to the start of the program.
  • One hour to complete a Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360®).
  • Additional time as needed in between the program's two modules to collaborate on your final group project/presentation.

Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI-360)

As part of the program, participants are asked to complete a Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360®). The LPI 360® draws on your own feedback as well as observations from those who engage with you as a leader most frequently. This exercise creates a powerful assessment that enables you to evaluate your leadership competencies and gain a complete picture of your leadership behaviours. During the program you will be taken through a guided exercise to use these valuable insights to create your personal leadership development plan and further your growth as a leader.

In order to receive a comprehensive feedback report, the confidential Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI 360®) requires participants to complete a questionnaire and have at least six individuals, including your manager, direct reports, coworkers, and others within your organization complete it as well.

Earn MBA credits

The Asper MBA is a life-changing experience that helps you think differently, increase your earning power, grow as a leader, and realize your career goals. By completing the Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy you will earn an automatic exemption from the Leadership module of the Asper MBA program core when you register for the Asper MBA. That’s 4.5 credit hours toward your MBA degree, before you even start the program! 

This exemption applies retroactively to any offering of the Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy within the last five years.

Upcoming sessions

Future dates

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The Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy offers great value. Every bit of this program is directly applicable to my day-to-day work... All of the Instructors were excellent, extremely professional and knowledgeable, and created positive learning environments. The teaching approach was collaborative, helpful and interactive. It’s nice to spend time developing myself and my skills.
Elizabeth Ajibola Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation

The Value of Executive Education

Learn more about the James W. Burns Executive Education Centre from Ken Borce [MBA/18] past Division Head, Winnipeg Police Service. Borce is now the Chief Clinical Operating Officer at CancerCare Manitoba.

Manitoba Hydro always has the future in sight. Since 2009, we have sent over 250 employees to the Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy to prepare them to take on new leadership roles and responsibilities. Graduates of the program have gained a richer perspective on the vision and decisions that drive our business, a comprehensive understanding of high-level strategic planning, and tools that have helped them become more effective leaders immediately.
Lianne Lagasse Manager, Employee Learning and Development (Retired) | Manitoba Hydro

Custom program

  • Do you have 10 or more team members who would benefit from taking this program? Many of our open enrolment programs can be customized for your team and delivered exclusively to your organization. Find out more about our custom programs by contacting us today at 204-946-0232 or via email at ExecEdInfo@umanitoba.ca.

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