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Learning Experience
The Ivey Academy is a centre for innovation in executive development, blending contemporary academic research with practical, case-based, experiential learning and industry expertise.
Our real-world approach to leadership development is not about textbooks and lectures — it’s about learning by doing. By working with top Ivey Business School faculty and peers from across industries, you will finish your program with new skills, crowdsourced wisdom, and a clear strategy to tackle specific challenges back at work.
The Ivey Academy Experience
The Ivey Academy Experience is our holistic approach to learning and development for leaders. These pillars act as guideposts for our participant and client experience, enabling us to go beyond skill development – driving toward transformational behaviour change for individuals and deep strategic impact for organizations.
Informed
Informed
- Design with deep market sensing, rigorous participant evaluations, and continuous iteration.
- Co-create impactful content and learning experiences through partnerships with clients.
- Build connections with leaders, industries, and organizations worldwide to understand contemporary business challenges.
Innovative
Innovative
- Challenge our team, clients, and participants to consider bold new perspectives and research on the Critical Issues of our time.
- Integrate technology solutions, virtual learning, interactive simulations, and multimedia materials.
- Collaborate across Ivey's Labs, Centres, and Institutes to offer the latest in business thought leadership.
Interactive
Interactive
- Immerse participants through innovative approaches to experiential learning.
- Enable preparation and sustainment with interactive activities, simulations, and assessments.
- Use real-world case studies, guests, and field visits to illustrate concepts.
- Provide community-building opportunities, encouraging participants to share ideas and create connections.
Impactful
Impactful
- Generate impact and change with applied, practical approaches to learning.
- Provide alumni with ongoing benefits and sustainment resources.
- Demonstrate return on investment and measurable business outcomes for clients and individuals.
- Create space for active reflection and application of learning.
Inclusive
Inclusive
- Welcome and value all participants irrespective of race, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and physical appearance.
- Set expectations for behaviour and participation that promote respect and collaboration in a safe environment.
- Exceed accessibility standards, striving towards Universal Design for Learning and proactive accommodation.
Ivey Case Method
Featuring interviews with top executives, cases provide a deeply-researched look at the inner workings and outcomes of tough decisions in real organizations. Our faculty facilitators guide you through immersive discussions, drawing out key takeaways and encouraging active engagement to bring diverse viewpoints to the learning experience.
Expert Faculty-Led Sessions
The Ivey Academy program facilitators are selected from the top tier of faculty members at Ivey Business School – a diverse pool of experienced executives, acclaimed academic researchers, and knowledgeable industry experts. Drawing on original research and thought leadership from nine Ivey institutes, they are global leaders in cutting-edge fields.
Peer Learning Teams
Ivey program participants represent diverse industries, backgrounds, and organizations. Experience the value of learning together by sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and collaborating to solve challenges in groups with other leaders before bringing shared insights back to the classroom. Expand your peer network and borrow best practices from your new learning community.
Simulations & Role-Play
Facing realistic simulated challenges, you will test action against immediate feedback. Play out complex scenarios on accelerated timelines, choosing to follow or ignore timely infusions of information, data, and advice. Working in small groups and engaging with professional corporate actors, participants apply leadership skills and navigate team dynamics – just like in real life.
Action Learning Projects
Work with faculty, coaches, and other leaders during your program to develop an action plan focused on one specific project or opportunity in your organization. This approach not only stretches participants to see new perspectives – it solves real problems facing organizations and amplifies your return on investment.
Field Site Visits
Offsite trips to innovative organizations give you the chance for an inside look at a live case study. From exclusive tours to Q&A with company leaders, program faculty facilitate a deep dive into the best practices of leading organizations. Return to work with tangible insights, inspired and motivated to enact new ideas.
On-Demand Learning
Prepare for sessions using pre-recorded videos, readings, and case-studies – delivered at a flexible pace through our learning management system. Discuss ideas with your peers via a private forum and complete guided self-reflections to help apply key takeaways in your own role.
Industry Guests
In addition to Ivey faculty, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn directly from keynote speakers and executives-in-residence across all sectors and industries. Gain valuable perspectives on contemporary business challenges from the senior leaders who live them day-to-day.
Executive Coaching
Coaches become confidential thinking and sparring partners, sharing and challenging your ideas. They help you navigate “in the moment” challenges, illuminate blind spots, and accelerate decision-making. A coach enables you to understand yourself more deeply as you move into different career roles and stages, helping you to flourish where you are and prepare for what comes next.
Assessment Tools
In partnership with Sigma Assessment Systems, our individual and peer assessment tools enable you to unlock deeper self-awareness – encouraging reflection throughout your learning journey. Gain data-driven insights and apply valuable new personal discoveries to your constantly evolving identity as a leader.
Learning Assessment
Our goal is to help leaders build the skills they need to succeed, and our approach to learning assessment is a critical part of that mission. We prioritize practical, hands-on evaluations that enable you to apply your newfound knowledge in real-world situations. With an ungraded approach, you can focus and reflect on your progress and growth without worrying about grades or rankings. We seamlessly integrate assessments into our classroom, so you can apply what you’ve learned in real time and receive immediate feedback from faculty, coaches, and peers.
Facilities
Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre
The Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario, Canada offers a sophisticated and unique learning environment for business professionals. Housed in a Georgian-era manor with 30 acres of parkland and gardens, the facility is only minutes from Western University and the Ivey Business School. Spencer has 125 guest suites, 14,000 sq. ft. of event space, three amphitheatres, hiking trails, onsite restaurants, a fitness centre, and free onsite parking.
Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre
Located on the ground floor of the exchange tower, in downtown Toronto, the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre has been expertly designed to accommodate modern business leaders. In addition to 7,500 sq. ft. of versatile meeting and amphitheatre space, the facility offers onsite catering and state-of-the-art technology integrations.
Program Management
We ensure every detail of your experience is accommodated, so you can focus on learning. Logistics such as hotel reservations, meals, and program materials are taken care of by the Program Manager – a high level concierge who ensures that the learning experience is distraction-free. Program participants learn in a fun, warm, and supportive environment with a curated group of like-minded professionals.
Virtual Learning
Combining our deep expertise in learning design with a range of secure conferencing technologies, we offer highly interactive sessions on a range of business and leadership topics. Leading Ivey faculty and industry guests join you live from around the world – using our virtual classroom to deliver impactful learning.
Join live online sessions using any computer, tablet, or mobile device. With the help of a live virtual IT assistant and co-pilot, we use polling, chat, and video conferencing to call on the group in real-time. Virtual learning technology allows faculty to assign instant breakout groups during a larger session; share experiences, exchange ideas, and collaborate to solve challenges together with fellow participants.
