CXO Leadership Program

Program Structure Overview*

What you will gain through this program: Access to a top-ranked business school and research-backed actionable insights to deal with real business problems. You will examine trends, use case studies of emerging best practices, and discover applicable frameworks for your own business. You will experience an impact that extends far beyond the classroom to help you achieve your professional goals.

Theme 1: Cutting-Edge Strategy: Drive Innovation Excellence

• The Core of Innovation and Strategy
• Understanding Value Generation Through Your Customers
• During Innovation and Digital Transformation for the Modern Organization
• Designing Preferable Futures Learning From the Future
• Generative AI - An Inflection Point in Business Transformation

Theme 2: Flawless Executive: Turn Strategy into Action

• Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities for Enhancing Organizational Performance 
• Executing Strategy in Times of Uncertainty 
• Data-Based Decision Making for Leaders 
• The Power of Storytelling in Leadership

Theme 3: Passionate Leadership: Inspire and Transform

• Personal Transformation as the Catalyst for Organizational Change
• Navigating Power and Politics and Building Social Capital 
• Leadership Impact and the Competing Values Framework
• Positive Leadership in Action - Engagement and Empowerment 
• Leading People to Success: People-Driven Thinking 
• Leading with Resilience: Decision-Making Under Pressure 
  Scaling Leadership: Building Efficient Teams and System

*This sample schedule is intended to represent the program structure and content. Timing and session topics are illustrative and subject to change.

The Experts

#1 Faculty for Open Programs in North America – Financial Times, 2024

This immersive program offers live interactive sessions, strategically scheduled to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Designed to empower future C-suite executives, the modular curriculum of this program focuses on three key themes that are the crucial pillars essential for high-performing leaders across roles.

• Horst Abraham, Executive Education Faculty
• Lindy Greer, Professor for Management and Organizations, Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Fellow
• Brad Killaly, Clinical Associate Professor of Strategy
• Dave Mayer, John H. Mitchell Professor in Business Ethics, Professor of Management and Organizations: Chair of Management and Organizations
• Nigel Melvlille, Associate Professor of Technology and Operations
• Jagadeesh Sividasan, Buzz and Judy Newton Professor of Business Administration; Area Chair and Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy
• Gretchen Spreitzer, Associate Dean for Executive and Corporate Relations; Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration; Professor of Management and Organizations
• S. Sriram, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs; Dwight F. Benton Professor of Marketing; Michael R. and Mary Kay Hallman Faculty Fellow
• Maxim Sytch, Jack D. Sparks Whirlpool Corporation Research Professor of Business Administration; Professor of Management and Organizations, Management and Organizations Faculty Doctoral Coordinator

Program Certification

Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Michigan Ross Executive Education, to further solidify your commitment to excellence and leadership in the C-Suite.

Credential

After successfully completing the program, you'll receive a digital badge to share on LinkedIn or other social media platforms. You will also earn 1 credit toward the Distinguished Leader Certificate. Visit our Distinguished Leaders webpage for more information. Or, contact us to learn more about specific credentials, certificate eligibility, and benefits at 734-763-1000.

#1 Open Programs in North America, Financial Times, 2024 

About Michigan Ross

Founded in 1924, the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and positive impact, we use business to make a meaningful difference in the world. Our unique approach focuses on action-based learning and interdisciplinary, team-oriented situations.  

Executive Education at Michigan Ross offers diverse programs for individuals and numerous custom solutions annually, serving more than 4,000 executives worldwide. No matter your business challenge or strategic priority, Michigan Ross can be your partner in success.

About XED

Founded in 2015, XED is a leading provider of executive education in Middle East, Far East, LATAM and South Asia. Catering to the niche segment of senior leaders, XED offers open and custom programs for individuals and organizations. XED partners with Ivy Leagues and top global universities to offer high-impact programs in strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital and finance, delivered by world-renowned faculty. Leveraging technology and immersive learning formats, XED has empowered several senior leaders from diverse organizations, Fortune 500 companies and global brands.