Who Attends EDP
EDP is designed for middle management executives who are, or who are likely to become, general managers and who have the potential for senior management in either line or staff capacities. Participants also are principals of small and medium-size firms, and entrepreneurs or owners of small companies with growth potential. These executives possess at least ten years of work experience and seek broad exposure to the functional areas of management.
EDP participants come from highly diverse backgrounds, and approximately one-half work and reside outside the United States. They represent a wide variety of industries including high-tech, manufacturing, financial services, health care, not-for-profit, and government. The following list provides a sampling of the titles that recent participants have held:
District Manager |
Exploration Manager |
Director, Research and Development |
Regional Manager |
International Sales Manager |
Operations Manager |
Manager, Systems Development |
Plant Manager |
Assistant Division Controller |
Captain, U.S. Navy |
Director, Sales and Marketing |
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What Past Participants Say
"It has been 18 years since completing my degree program. EDP has re-energized my thirst for lifelong learning and given me significant information to continue reviewing for months to come. Thank you!"
Business Manager, Caterpillar, Inc.
"The Kellogg EDP presented a wonderful opportunity to reinforce the skills I have attained, expand those skills, and provide me with the opportunity to interact with a broad group of talented peers and instructors."
Vice President, Travelers Insurance Co.
"A remarkable opportunity to see my organization and myself in powerful new ways. I have a much clearer sense of where and how to create value and lead change."
Director, Desktop Monitor Business, Planar Systems, Inc.
"An invaluable experience. The combination of great instructors, challenging environment, and current topics will better prepare me for increasing responsibilities."
Vice President, Integrated Services, West Corporation
"EDP is a challenging learning experience; it is much more than executive development, it is personal growth."
Director, Business Process, Sara Lee
"An extremely enlightening program that gave me insights into the responsibilities beyond my own division."
VP, Business Development, Renessen
"EDP was outstanding! I was able to review and explore new business topics. The atmosphere was truly an overall learning experience in all senses."
Business Director, Johnson & Johnson
"A terrific program that packs in a broad agenda, spanning technical disciplines, leadership, and the environment. It does justice to the areas offering good depth and contemporary practices from first-class faculty."
R&D Portfolio Manager, Hewlett-Packard
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