The Kellogg Executive Leadership Institute (KELI) offers board members, C-level and other senior executives a suite of innovative programs focused on confronting today's most onerous business issues and solving complex problems from multiple perspectives – practitioner, researcher and thought leader.
KELI serves as the trusted thought partner of choice to senior executives who are committed to leading growth, innovation and positive change within their organizations. We accomplish this by being:
We build strong connections and foster meaningful collaboration among the most senior executives of leading companies and Kellogg faculty, research centers and classrooms.
We create programs that equip senior executives with the knowledge and insight they need to grow personally and professionally, to lead and inspire teams and to ignite growth in people, organizations and markets.
We offer singular opportunities for seasoned senior executives to engage meaningfully with Kellogg to inform our research, teach other executives and inspire and transform future generations.
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Corporate GovernanceEffective board members bring to the table skills and capabilities that differ distinctly from those of management and other corporate leaders. This corporate governance program paves the way to mastering the skills required to govern successfully. Who should attend:
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Family Enterprise BoardsFamily businesses are uniquely complex enterprises. This program empowers current and future directors of family-owned businesses to navigate the challenges posed by those organizations while learning to design, engage and lead boards that leverage their companies’ strategic advantages. Who should attend:
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Governing Family EnterprisesJoin peers from leading family-run organizations to learn how family governance can help sustain business continuity, family unity and commitment. Come away equipped and energized to realize your vision for the future of your family enterprise with confidence. Who should attend:
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Kellogg Corporate Governance ConferenceExclusive, by-invitation-only annual conference that brings together more than 200 corporate directors and CEOs to discuss critical issues in corporate governance. Who should attend: Experienced corporate directors and CEOs Key benefits: Network and share best practices in corporate governance with other experienced directors and CEOs from leading companies. |
Women's Director Development ProgramDiscover the keys to unlocking boardroom doors in this first-ever director development program for women seeking a role in governance. Develop the skills required to contribute meaningfully and come away with practical tools for landing a seat at the table. Who should attend:
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Enterprise Leadership ProgramLeadership at the enterprise level means rising to the challenge. No longer is your growth linear — it’s exponential. The focus moves past the single team or unit to the enterprise as a whole, beyond functional skills to strategic decisions based on a broader perspective. Kellogg Executive Education’s Enterprise Leadership Program prepares you to lead at height and scale and helps you develop an anticipatory mindset. Who should attend: Proven senior business leaders who have been identified as having the potential to move into the C-suite within five years and are considered central to the company’s succession plan. Participants represent a rich diversity of disciplines, geographies and career experiences. They come from a wide variety of industries, not-for-profit and government. Candidates are chosen not only for their stated learning goals but also for what they can contribute to the cohort of peers in the program. Key benefits: The Enterprise Leadership Program is uniquely designed to help high-potential senior executives acquire key leadership essentials: ENTERPRISE MINDSET Learn how to set strategic direction, vision, plans and initiatives; identify connections, challenges and opportunities for the organization; and think with depth, scope and an enterprise leadership perspective. ANTICIPATORY FOCUS Learn how to take calculated risks to position the organization for present and future success; make sound decisions without perfect information; and accurately anticipate customer needs and emerging competitive threats in a turbulent environment. COMMUNICATION AND INFLUENCE Learn how to present data driven information in compelling ways; leverage media platforms to communicate organizational messages; and build relationships and influence beyond your own organization. TALENT AND CULTURE Learn how to provide formal and informal learning opportunities; deliver constructive feedback; enable collaboration across boundaries; and harness the power of organizational talent. ONGOING SELF-DEVELOPMENT Learn how to practice self-reflection and pursue self-development opportunities; lead with character, by example and with authenticity; build resilience by developing routines to sustain energy, focus and well-being. |
Chief Marketing Officer ProgramMaster the insights needed to navigate significant challenges faced by CMOs today, by engaging in meaningful discussions with Kellogg's top faculty and industry executives. This program is specifically designed to increase the odds of success for enterprise marketing leaders. Who should attend: Newly appointed CMOs and candidates for the CMO position or equivalent. Program is by invitation only. Key benefits: Gain a broadened point of view on key marketing topics through our proven learning framework with a small, select group of cross-industry participants from non-competitive firms. |
C-Suite Growth CatalystPropel your C-Suite team to accelerate enterprise growth. Catalyst is a unique, thought-action partnership between a single senior team and a select group of best-of-class Kellogg faculty designed to dramatically strengthen growth efforts at critical inflection points. Who should attend: One CEO and the members of her/his senior team Key benefits:
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Leading for Impact within Family EnterpriseAs an aspiring leader within family enterprise, you’ll discover how to establish your credibility and authority in the business community, among family shareholders, with the board and management team. As an established leader, you’ll explore the complexities of mentoring the next generation and of managing succession and letting-go. For all, the program can enable you to better manage the nuanced paradoxes that are characteristic of family business leadership. Who should attend:
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