Welcome participants!
We are so excited to welcome you to the 2026 John F. Wood Summer Leadership Program (SLP), taking place at the Ivey Business School at Western University from August 3–7, 2026.
Business plays a key role in shaping communities, driving innovation, and creating meaningful change. Leaders today must be adaptable, collaborative, and ready to take on complex challenges in areas like sustainability, technology, and the future of work. This program is designed to help students build the mindset and skills needed to thrive in a changing world.
You have been selected based on your unique skills and demonstrated passion for business, leadership, and innovation. This program will challenge you to develop leadership skills, engage in case-based learning, and tackle real-world business challenges alongside like-minded peers.
This page will serve as your central resource for all SLP documents and information; please explore it thoroughly!
Before the program begins, please take time to review and complete the pre-work listed below. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the SLP Team at hba@ivey.ca.
Please note: SLP will be a completely nut-free program to ensure the safety of all participants. If you plan to pack and bring any snacks of your own, please ensure they do not contain any nuts. Thank you!
See you soon,
The Summer Leadership Program Team
Pre-Program Checklist
All students must complete the following before SLP begins. This includes required forms, assessments, and course-specific readings or materials.
1. Consent Form
2. CliftonStrengths Assessment
3. Case Study Readings
The following cases will be discussed throughout the program. Please ensure you take the time to review each case.
4. The Founder's Journey Course
5. Join the High School Ambassador Program (HAP) through CPA Ontario
6. Join the WhatsApp Groupchat
Virtual Meet & Greet
Resources
- Consent Form
- Packing List
- Western Map
- FAQ’s
- Learn how to approach a case