Next Level Leadership: An Enterprise Perspective is a three-day program designed for mid-level leaders who are ready to expand their influence and effectiveness across the enterprise. Through a blend of interactive learning and practical application, you will sharpen your strategic thinking, strengthen your decision-making, enhance your emotional intelligence, and refine your ability to communicate across diverse audiences. The program also equips you with strategies to develop others and frameworks for navigating change—empowering you to address organizational challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leading At The Next Level
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On-Campus: Returning Spring 2027 *3 full days on campus with two 1-hour virtual sessions, a kick-off and a debrief. -
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Course Investment
Group Discounts Available!
Next Level Leadership: An Enterprise Perspective
How It Works
This 3-day, in-person professional development course equips mid-level leaders with the tools to expand their impact across the enterprise. Through case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, you’ll sharpen your decision-making, strengthen your emotional intelligence, and practice coaching techniques that drive growth. You’ll also learn how to influence stakeholders, navigate organizational change, and translate strategy into action. By the end of the program, you’ll leave with a personalized 90-day leadership plan and the confidence to lead with clarity, adaptability, and purpose. This executive education course applies to the Roberto C. Goizueta Leadership, Excellence in Business, and Strategy & Innovation Certificates.
Next Level Leadership: An Enterprise Perspective
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ENTERPRISE PERSPECTIVE & STRATEGIC THINKING
Develop a broader enterprise mindset when evaluating leadership challenges, trade-offs, and opportunities. | Apply strategic thinking frameworks to better understand how decisions affect multiple functions and stakeholders. | Strengthen your ability to balance short-term execution with long-term organizational priorities. -
DECISION-MAKING IN COMPLEX ENVIRONMENTS
Practice structured decision-making approaches designed for environments marked by uncertainty and rapid change. | Analyze real-world leadership scenarios to assess risk, competing priorities, and potential outcomes. | Build greater confidence making both strategic and operational decisions under pressure -
INFLUENCE & ORGANIZATIONAL ACUMEN
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LEADING THROUGH CHANGE & AMBIGUITY
Examine practical models for navigating change and managing ambiguity in evolving business environments. | Build adaptability and clarity when guiding others through uncertainty and shifting priorities. | Develop strategies to sustain focus and progress during periods of disruption or transformation. -
COACHING, DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP RESILIENCE
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LEADING EXECUTION THROUGH OTHERS
Instructor Spotlight
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Richard Berlin
Richard Berlin brings a unique blend of legal, business, and leadership expertise with a JD from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Emory University. Before joining Emory’s faculty, he held roles at major organizations including Accenture, Kaplan, and Avanade, and founded StrategyFrog, a SaaS company focused on strategic growth. His teaching and research explore how strategy, organizational change, and leadership drive performance and long-term results. -
Steve Walton
Steve Walton, PhD, has been a faculty member at Goizueta Business School since 1996, bringing expertise in strategic execution, operational decision-making, and the role of leadership in driving results. A former IBM professional, he has earned 11 teaching awards, including Emory’s highest university-wide honor for teaching. His work bridges academic insight with practical impact in the classroom and beyond. -
Karen Sedatole
Karen Sedatole’s research and teaching examine how strategy execution connects to performance measurement, forecasting, budgeting, and reward systems. She also explores the influence of leadership on organizational outcomes across industries including healthcare, consumer goods, manufacturing, and information technology. -
Karen Golden-Biddle
Karen Golden-Biddle is an award-winning researcher and Professor Emerita at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, recognized for her work on discovery as a catalyst for transformative change. Her scholarship has been featured in leading journals, and her 2024 book, The Untapped Power of Discovery, guides leaders in harnessing the unexpected to inspire a better future. She is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, honoring her contributions to the science and practice of management. -
Rod McCowan
Rod McCowan, PhD, is a former White House Fellow and faculty member at Emory University whose work centers on strategy, organizational change, and strategic leadership. He earned his doctorate with honors from IE Business School in Madrid, along with a master’s in research methodology. His teaching and research explore how principled leaders drive effective organizational change and long-term success. -
Andrew Deutscher
Andrew Deutscher is the founder and CEO of Regenerate and a leading voice on sustainable performance and high-capacity leadership. Drawing on two decades of corporate experience and his own journey through burnout, he helps organizations transform energy management into a strategic advantage. Through coaching, training, and consulting, Andrew equips leaders to boost clarity, stamina, and collaboration—creating high-performance cultures built on resilience rather than overwork.
Pricing Details
The course fee covers program materials, parking, and includes daily breakfast, lunch, mid-morning/mid-afternoon break snacks, and all-day hot/cold beverage service.
Available Discounts:
We offer discounts for select constituents:
- Civic Organizations
- Custom Clients
- Emory University Alumni
- Emory University Employees
- Emory Healthcare Employees
Group Discounts: Organizations are eligible for a group pricing package for sending multiples participants through our in-person and online programs over the course of a year. Please contact us for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register.
Other Support You May Be Eligible For:
- Employer Tuition Assistance: Does your employer offer tuition assistance? Here are justification letters that you can download/edit and send to your supervisor to request tuition assistance.
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award: AmeriCorps members are eligible to receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award. The award can be used to pay current educational expenses for Emory Executive Education programs.
Please contact a Learning Advisor for more information about our special pricing or to receive your code before you register. Discounts cannot be combined and do not apply to Early-Bird or Limited-Time course pricing.
Emory Executive Education Credentials
Upon successful completion of a course or a certificate you will earn a digital badge that will be emailed to you directly. You can showcase your Emory Executive Education credentials by adding your digital badge to your email signature, resume, personal website, Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. These digital badges represent a visual certification that is embedded with data and will allow future employers to gain a better understanding of what you have learned.
