Topics & Program Details
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Objectives
- Accelerate Hispanic middle managers' progress into executive positions
- Prepare Latino leaders for sustained success at high levels
Achieved Through
- Practical, interactive, and hands-on learning experiences
- Awareness of cultural barriers and opportunities for advancement
- Individual development plans based on proven competencies of successful leadership
- Support for application of program experience: executive class advisers, individual executive mentors, participant sponsors, peer groups of participants and past participants
- Successful Hispanic corporate leader role models as guest speakers
- Network with experienced Latino senior managers
Delivered in three instructional phases over six months, CEDP highlights the advantages Latino executives bring to corporate America. Each phase will kick off with an in person multiday module and continue with virtual team project meetings and continuing education sessions.
Phase 1: Leading with Authenticity
This phase is devoted to developing ‘self’ and understanding the power of culture in executive development. Participants will gain insights to intentionally use culture— individual, corporate and national—in service of optimum individual and business performance.
Phase 2: Leading High Performing Teams
In the second phase participants learn to leverage cultural diversity in others to maximize the performance of work units and teams and to work effectively across borders. Participants learn to use coaching and mentoring tools to develop talent and gain institutional knowledge.
Phase 3: Becoming a Corporate Leader
Participants learn to apply heightened cultural awareness and develop social capital needed to lead strategic thinking, innovation, and change at enterprise levels. They gain an understanding of roles and behaviors associated with the highest levels of corporate leadership, including the relevance of active community engagement.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a certificate and join the 51²è¹Ý Cox Latino Leadership Initiative alumni community.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
360 Assessments
Each participant will complete a 360 degree feedback assessment of the competencies identified with successful executive leadership prior to Phase 1. Results of this self-awareness tool guides the development of an individualized development plan and form the foundation of the mentoring relationship that continues through the programs.
Mentors
Participants are assigned executive mentors with significant leadership experience within Fortune 1000 companies. These seasoned professionals assist in preparing and implementing personal leadership development plans.
Executive Speakers and Advisors
Participants will learn and interact with world-renowned experts in leadership and business. Our Latino executive advisors share practical insights, tools, and tips with participants in the classroom.
Team Project
Throughout the program, participants work in small teams applying new tools and concepts to create an entrepreneurial solution to a current social problem. At the end of the program, teams present their business plans to instructors, advisors, mentors, and corporate advisory board members.
Who Should Attend?
- Mid-level Latino managers and directors with the demonstrated track records and potential to ascend to executive positions.
- Engaged leaders who are committed to developing their managerial skills and approaches to optimize team performance
- Leaders who are supported by high level executives in their organization who are responsible for developing talent in their organizations. These executives should be visionaries committed to meeting the emerging needs of their global markets.
Time Commitment
CEDP requires significant commitments from participants. It is important that individual’s participation is supported by their organization. To acknowledge this, participants will provide names and contact information of their managers and senior leaders who will be updated regarding the program and invited to participate in key elements.
LEARN MORE
Contact Ana Rodriguez, Executive Director for the Latino Leadership Initiative, at airodriguez@smu.edu or 214.768.8232 to learn more about the Corporate Executive Development Program
Schedule
The six-month program is delivered in three phases. Each phase begins with a multiday, in-person module on the 51²è¹Ý campus and continues with virtual team project work and individual development activities until the start of the next phase.
Phase 1: Leading with Authenticity
Phase 2: Leading High-Performance Teams
Phase 3: Becoming a Valued Corporate Leader
Module |
Red Cohort |
Blue Cohort |
Phase 1* |
February 24-26, 2025 |
February 25-27, 2025 |
Phase 2* |
May 12-14, 2025 |
May 13-15, 2025 |
Phase 3* |
September 8-10, 2025 |
September 9-11, 2025 |
*Virtual team project work and continuing education sessions follow the in-person module. For an entirely online-only option, contact Ana Rodriguez at airodriguez@smu.edu if interested in virtual dates.