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High-Potentials Executive Program

Thank you for your interest in High-Potentials Executive Program. This program is currently in development. If you are interested in a program of this nature and would like to be updated as more information becomes available, please email Luz Deras, Associate Director of Programs, at deras_luz@gsb.stanford.edu

You might also be interested in the following programs that are currently available: Leading Change and Organizational Renewal, Executive Program in Strategy and Organizations, or Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program.


Business leaders agree, tomorrow's top challenges are most effectively met by a well-developed leadership pipeline- and companies that invest in shaping their future leaders earn valuable results. In this distinctive program, 17 Stanford faculty members combine with executive coaching and a back-on-the-job window to help organizations develop the leadership skills and business acumen of their prized, on-the-rise managers. Designed for managers soon moving into more senior leadership roles, this program hones the skills that are critical to the success of this transition. It builds a broad, long-term perspective among participants and develops young leaders to become more strategic in blending functional management tactics into the organization's overall business strategy.

Content Overview

The program features two on-campus modules bracketing a five-month, back-on-the job window. Module 1 focuses on the fundamentals of Senior Management and works to build a general management perspective. During Module 1, the Faculty Directors work with coaches from The Continuous Learning Group and apply a respected methodology to assess each Participant's leadership skills. From this assessment, the Faculty Directors and executive coaches help develop and employ customized leadership goals and actions plans. Following Module 1, Participants are back-on-the-job for five months, applying their action plan and working on their goals. Participants return to Stanford for Module 2. The Module 2 curriculum is designed to enhance strategic thinking, leadership skills, and interpersonal skills, helping Participants to be more effective leaders and change agents. During Module 2, Participants meet with with the Faculty Directors and their coach and draw from their on-the-job experiences as they review their progress and set future goals. Among many things, Participants leave the program with insight on how they are perceived as leaders in their organizations and with a customized action plan to suit their own leadership goals.

Key Takeaways

  • A sound approach to making critical executive decisions
  • Influence strategies that persuade others and reduce unproductive conflict
  • Frameworks and strategies for using cultures in the organization as a competitive advantage
  • Levers that help build employee motivation and reduce turnover
  • Creation of leadership goals and a customized action plan

Program dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change. If a program is cancelled, Stanford will refund the program tuition in full but is not responsible for travel, accommodations or other expenses incurred by the participant.

SU Seal Luz Deras
Associate Director, Programs
Office of Executive Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Phone: 650.724.6301
Toll Free: 866.542.2205 (US and Canada)
Fax: 650.723.3950
Email: deras_luz@gsb.stanford.edu