High-performing teams are intentionally designed and actively led. As expectations rise and work becomes more complex, leaders must balance performance, engagement, and adaptability—often simultaneously. This program focuses on the leadership behaviors and systems that enable teams to perform at a high level over time. Participants explore how leadership shapes team culture, learn how to foster psychological safety without sacrificing results, and practice communication and coaching techniques that drive ownership and accountability. The course emphasizes practical application, ensuring leaders leave with tools and frameworks they can immediately apply within their own teams.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master Team Dynamics. Inspire Performance. Lead With Impact.
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Number of Sessions
On-Campus: August 18-20, 2026 *3 full days on campus with two 1-hour virtual sessions, a kick-off (August 13) and a debrief (September 10). -
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Investment Early-bird $2,950
Use discount code: LTHPAUG26 Available until July 16, 2026
Leading Teams to High Performance
How It Works
This 3-day, in-person professional development course is designed for leaders responsible for guiding teams and driving team outcomes. Through interactive learning and hands-on practice, the program builds the leadership capabilities required to foster trust, strengthen accountability, and sustain high performance across diverse team environments. Participants deepen their understanding of what drives effective teams, sharpen communication and influence skills, and learn how to coach, manage conflict, and lead through change—equipping them to enhance performance and lead teams with confidence and impact.
Leading Teams to High Performance
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High-Performing Team Design & Diagnostics
Analyze the key drivers of high-performance teams and assess how leadership behaviors shape culture, motivation, and results. | Participate in team blueprint design exercises to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for team optimization. | Explore strategies for leading hybrid and cross-functional teams effectively. -
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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. -
Peter Topping
Peter Topping brings deep expertise in leadership, organizational change, human capital strategy, and leading high-performance teams across global and cross-cultural contexts. Drawing on his work as a consultant and executive coach, he delivers practical, real-world insights that help leaders navigate complexity and elevate their impact. -
Michael Sacks
Michael Sacks, PhD, is a longtime Goizueta Business School faculty member whose work focuses on strategic leadership and aligning organizational culture with strategy. A former Emory Vice Provost, he leads executive education programs and works closely with global organizations to help leaders drive change, influence effectively, and strengthen performance. -
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. -
Charlie D’Amico
Charlie D’Amico is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and a member of the Association for Talent Development. Her deep, practical experience both in leadership development and in corporate consulting uniquely position her to understand the complexities and opportunities facing executives today, as well as understand the importance of return on investment of a leader’s most precious resource: time.
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 our Learning Advisor, Tammie Long, 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.
