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Ivey for Emerging Leaders
Ivey is your destination for leadership learning. Browse our upcoming selection of Programs for Individuals and connect with our advisors for a personalized consultation.
Prepare for What's Next
Ivey Business School equips emerging leaders with essential leadership skills and practical business acumen. Our programs inspire confidence, accelerate innovative problem-solving, and build strong networks — helping you chart your path to future leadership roles and boost your effectiveness for your team and organization.
Get one-to-one advice from our team
Our Learning and Development advisors are here to help you reach the next level of your leadership journey. Book a meeting to discuss program selection, applications, funding resources, upcoming dates, and more.
Accelerating Leadership
As a rising leader in your organization, you need the tools and perspective to succeed. Click below to learn more about our flagship development experiences for emerging leaders.
Emerging Leaders Program
The Ivey Emerging Leaders Program accelerates leadership growth for high-potential individuals, boosting people management skills, strategic thinking, and business acumen to help you navigate organizational challenges and drive success for your team.
Toronto and Calgary
3-day in-person program
Ivey Leadership Program
The Ivey Leadership Program immerses participants in a deeply reflective and interactive experience, strengthening their leadership skills and empowering them to inspire, influence, and achieve strategic goals within their organizations.
London, Ontario and Banff
1-week in-person program
Focusing Skills
Professional Development programs at Ivey offer leading-edge insights from globally renowned faculty members. Click below to learn more about our upcoming offerings.
Communication and Leadership Presence
3 days
Enhance your leadership presence and bring your authentic self forward. Practice communication skills with peer support to recenter your leadership identity. Next Session Starts November 2
Collaborative Negotiation
3 days
Create shared value in any situation through negotiation. Test essential negotiation skills in a safe environment and learn to find collaborative solutions to challenges at work.
Finance for Non-Financial Professionals
3 days
Elevate your decision-making with essential knowledge of business finance. Designed to benefit a wide variety of professionals and enhance overall organizational performance. Next Session Starts May 26
Making Decisions with Data
7 sessions over 6 weeks
Practice the skills needed to enhance your leadership with data. Work more effectively with data professionals and use data insights for decision-making.
Leading Digital Innovation and Change
3 days
Accelerate digital transformation in your team, department, or organization. Harness innovation strategies and new technologies to drive successful change. Next Session Starts November 24
Empowering People and Teams
3 days
Foster collaboration and performance by deepening awareness of team dynamics and practicing decentered, empowering leadership.
Managing Risk and Building Resilience
3 modules over 8 weeks
Level up your ability to manage risk, communicate under pressure, and drive organizational resilience, ensuring your team can navigate crises and capitalize on opportunities for long-term success. Next Session Starts September 17
Exploring New Insights
With nine research centres and institutes, Ivey Business School is a hub for innovation and thought leadership in emerging critical business issues. Dive deep into contemporary topics with our focused workshop offerings.
Neurodiversity and Belonging at Work
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Unlock better communication, creativity, and performance by leading people as individuals. Empower your team through inclusion by understanding the dimensions of neurodiversity.
Leading People Through Stress
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Help your team members identify and implement the essential resources that support long-term resilience. Adapt your leadership style to meet changing workplace stressors.
Customer-First Strategy in the Digital Era
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Leverage data and technology to measure, understand, and improve your customer’s experience. Find practical ways to apply cutting-edge insights across any organization.
Unlocking Creative Thinking for Innovation
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Apply the creative process to problem-solving and borrow best practices from the creative economy to lead growth and innovation in any industry.
Accelerating Leadership with AI
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Redefine your approach to management through the lens of Artificial Intelligence. Gain cutting-edge insights, streamline operations, and lead your organization into the future.
Family and Caregiving in Leadership
3 sessions over 2 weeks
Balance personal and professional growth in your leadership journey. Coach your team and help your organization promote the advancement of diverse leadership.
Social Styles in Leadership
2 sessions over 1 week
Tailor your communication approach to the unique styles of your peers and followers for more effective leadership and stronger workplace relationships.
Insights from Alumni
Our programs bring together participants from diverse backgrounds and industries for network-building and shared learning. Hear about the Ivey experience from past participants below.
"The approach to learning helps you connect deeply with people. It's a diverse group of individuals from all walks, careers, and geographies, so there are a lot of different perspectives. This program has helped me prepare for the next step in my leadership journey."
Mars Noorani
Communications Specialist, Western University
“The programs are facilitated by a team of highly engaging instructors who create the perfect atmosphere to promote growth. A well-rounded experience with simulations, discussions, case studies, and networking. Everyone should take this opportunity.”
Patrick Nickerson
Manager, Inline Group
“Seeing those common challenges was so validating. A unique environment that allows everyone to participate, have open conversations, and practice new skills. It's as close as you can get to real-life learning in a safe space without any added pressure."
Jolene Vandekolk
Group Product Manager, CARFAX
Return on Investment
Find out how Ivey delivers Canada's top-rated executive development programs.
- Enhance your awareness to become a more effective, inclusive, emotionally intelligent leader.
- Develop new skills to differentiate your professional capabilities and define your professional identity.
- Expand your perspective on critical business issues to navigate disruption in today's landscape.
- Earn a certificate and digital credential from Ivey.
- Form lifelong connections with peers through learning and social events.
- Join The Ivey Academy Alumni Network, a long-term resource to seek advice on professional challenges.
- Receive discounts on select programs, exclusive event invitations, and curated collections of thought leadership.
- Overcome real-world challenges and act on new opportunities through action learning projects.
- Accelerate innovation and strategic transformation to stay competitive and drive growth.
- Plan for succession and create a leadership pipeline to develop and sustain future leadership capability.
- Adopt insights and best-practices from Ivey faculty, industry experts, and other organizations to jump-start new ideas.
- Encourage an inclusive culture to foster belonging and wellbeing.
- Attract, identify, and retain employees to maintain relevance in a competitive talent market.
- Connect with top Ivey faculty to gain new perspectives on critical organizational challenges.
Book a personalized consultation
Connect with one of our Learning Advisors for help choosing the right program.
