The National Executive Leadership Academy addresses the distinct challenges faced by Black leaders from across the country.
Who should apply?
Senior-level managers and executives from across the country with at least 10 years of work experience in corporate, nonprofit, government or entrepreneurial sectors with business functions in any US market are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership and a desire to achieve professional excellence.
When is the Academy?
September - December 2024
There will be two, one week in-person sessions (September 9-13 and December 2-6), 4 online sessions October through November, and one, two day in-person conference (time and location TBA).
Where is this located?
Hybrid | 2 months online, two, one week in-person sessions at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, and one, two day in-person conference (location TBA).
The two, one-week in-person sessions will be held from Monday evening to Friday afternoon, and take place in Pittsburgh, PA on the CMU campus. Participants will receive nearby hotel accommodations for these sessions.
How much does it cost?
$20,000 (includes lodging for two, one week in-person sessions)
Limited scholarship funding may be available for candidates from the nonprofit and public sectors.
Academic Instruction
In-person and online instruction from renowned academic and industry experts.
Executive Coaching
Professional coaches individualize the content, ensuring immediate application.
Mentor Identification Support
The Academy assists participants with the process of identifying an industry-aligned mentor.
Alumni Engagement
Ongoing support and connection for continued personal and professional growth through the development of a peer network.
What differentiates this Academy?
Addressing comprehensive leadership development with a particular emphasis on the unique challenges faced by Black professionals, the National Executive Leadership Academy features integrated development across four critical pillars.
Select Course Topics
Defining Your Leadership Brand
Define your brand and develop personal strategies to effectively convey who you are and the differentiated professional value you deliver while sustaining momentum in your career.
Resilience for Executives of Color
Recognize and address needs relevant to diverse leaders and adopt strategies that help achieve the greatest gains; optimize your leadership performance
Asset Framing
Learn how to employ cognitive, social, and cultural psychology to define people by their aspirations and contributions and build equity without stigma.
Strategic Innovation & Leadership
Learn techniques for identifying opportunities,
translating vision into strategic planning and execution
Global Management & Strategy
Gain insight into understanding global economic
and cultural trends to develop best practices for
managing global teams.
Building Networks of Influence
Learn how to identify and navigate networks to better understand how they influence performance,
promotions and decision-making.
Leadership Next Steps
Participants receive a Carnegie Mellon University
Tepper School of Business certificate, and join the
distinguished TALI alumni network.
Lara Washington, Board Chair
The Advanced Leadership InstituteIn five short years, TALI demonstrated a successful model of how to increase corporate diversity at the executive level. Through the national expansion of the Executive Leadership Academy, we can leverage our regional best practices to broaden our impact.
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