James W. Burns Executive Education

The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre, part of the I.H. Asper School of Business, develops stronger leaders at every level. We partner with individuals and organizations to build leadership capability, sharpen decision-making, and drive measurable results through practical learning grounded in the highest standards of business education.

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Grow faster. Lead better.

Executive education that strengthens leaders and drives organizational performance.

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Our programs

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    For individuals

    We offer a full lineup of executive training and professional development programs designed to elevate your skills and take you to new levels of leadership.

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    For organizations

    Build leadership strength across your organization with our custom programs and coaching solutions that turn learning into results.

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Why us?

Our programs emphasize practical, real-world applications that help leaders at all levels build the skills and insights necessary to lead effectively and create lasting impact. With deep expertise in executive education and a commitment to contemporary leadership challenges, we deliver programs that translate directly into improved performance and organizational results.

  • 2,000+

    leaders equipped to drive business impact

  • 15+

    years developing leaders across sectors

  • 75+

    organizations partnered with through custom programming

  • 2,000+

    MBA credits earned through our Advanced Leadership Program

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Upcoming programs and events

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Impact stories

The Advanced Program in Management, Leadership and Strategy

"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

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Project Management

"I found this course extremely helpful. 

Although it was only two days, I left with a wealth of knowledge. The instructor was fantastic, he kept us engaged. I have more confidence in completing project management tasks, and was able to bring back tips to my organization that will help us streamline work."

Monika

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Speaking as a Leader®

"As someone who has feared public speaking my entire life, signing up for this course was a big step. That said, I found Ms. Huculak to be an excellent instructor. She quickly broke the ice with everyone and created a learning environment that felt safe and comfortable, making it easier to be vulnerable and open.

I picked up a lot of valuable tips, and the leadership script she taught will no doubt prove to be incredibly useful.

Very happy with the course. Overall, a great experience."

Robert Murray
CN Rail

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Custom, Corporate Training

"The James W. Burns Executive Education Centre’s Strategy and Execution Sprint was exactly what our team needed. Two and a half days of applied, facilitated learning built around our actual work, not hypothetical case studies. The instructor kept it relevant and rigorous throughout, and the real value came from doing it together as a staff. Our team left with shared frameworks, sharper strategic thinking, and a lot more alignment. Highly recommend for any organization that wants practical professional development that actually sticks." 

Rhéanne Marcoux
Winnipeg Sea Bears

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James W. Burns Executive Education Centre
2nd floor
177 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 0W5

execedinfo@umanitoba.ca
204-946-0232
204-946-0262