Events

Designed for senior executives, the blended format of the Advanced Management Program offers participants curated coaching and an invitation to learn together. Over the course of 22 weeks, Columbia faculty and staff will support and challenge you to become a more agile, effective, and authentic leader through interactive online modules, in person immersion opportunities, executive […]

Leading Strategic Growth and Change is focused on the process of finding opportunities, launching new ventures, and leading necessary organizational changes to revitalize and transform an organization in times of uncertainty. Participants will learn how to thrive in rapidly changing and highly uncertain environments and will be able to immediately apply their learning to make […]

Leading Strategic Growth and Change is focused on the process of finding opportunities, launching new ventures, and leading necessary organizational changes to revitalize and transform an organization in times of uncertainty. Participants will learn how to thrive in rapidly changing and highly uncertain environments and will be able to immediately apply their learning to make […]

The statistics are in for business owners, and the story is anything but great. There's a good chance you're one of the 90% of business owners whose wealth is locked-up in the business. Your financial freedom hinges on a successful exit or liquidity event. But up to 90% of liquidity events fail. The high failure […]

The Women in Leadership: Next Level Success program prepares women in leadership roles to expand their influence and advance their leadership. Participants gain confidence in their leadership identity, empowering them to effect change in their workplace. During this highly interactive leadership program for women, you will learn how to: Advocate for yourself, your team, and […]

Tune in for the announcement of the theme of the 15th Global Peter Drucker Forum.

As you aim to enhance your leadership skills, you face the challenge of fewer development opportunities in today's flatter organizational structures and the need for rapid adaptation in roles with shorter tenures. The Impact peer-to-peer network offers you a solution: access to a trusted group of peers for decision support, feedback, and shared experiences. Additionally, […]

According to the 2023 Disruption Index, 98% of CEOs say that they know their business models must change, but 85% say that they don’t know where to start. My fireside guest Steve Dennis argues that a big reason why leaders fail to make the changes necessary to avoid failure is because they can’t overcome their […]

This Fireside Chat will be rescheduled from July 12, stay tuned for a new date and time! Just when you are ready to despair of human systems in general and healthcare in particular making any sense at all, something comes along that represents a shining point of light. Susannah Fox's wonderful MIT Press book "Rebel […]

This Friday Fireside Chat is being rescheduled – stay tuned for updates on Rita's LinkedIn profile! Emma Seppälä is a psychologist and research scientist by training, and boy could we all benefit from her work in these often dark times. She studies the science of happiness, emotional intelligence and social connection and has brought her […]

Traditional models of leadership have been under fire for some time. Command and Control, the chattering classes say, should be relegated to the dustbins of history and in its place should emerge a new kind of leadership, one which is inspiring, empathetic and adaptive. It isn't a coincidence, argues my Friday Fireside Chat guest, CNBC's […]

Guest Lecturer on September 26

Frederick Pferdt was Google's Chief Innovation Evangelist, building a world-class organization that trained tens of thousands to face the world in a future-ready way. He is an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, where he teaches courses called things like "Hacking Your Innovation Mindset." His brand-new book, "Next is Now: How […]

Steven Brill is a veteran journalist and author whose previous books include "The Teamsters," "America's Bitter Pill," and "Tailspin." His new book is exactly as terrifying as it sounds. It's called "The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and […]

"Don't do it!" many of his friends and colleagues told H. R. McMaster upon learning that he had been tapped as President Trump's National Security Advisor. But, well, everybody likes a challenge and out of a sense of duty and commitment to serve, he took the job. His new book "At War With Ourselves: My […]

A special iteration of my course Leading Strategic Growth and Change, at Columbia Business School Executive Education, for business leaders from the Gulf region

Just when you are ready to despair of human systems in general and healthcare in particular making any sense at all, something comes along that represents a shining point of light. Susannah Fox's wonderful MIT Press book "Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care" is a case in point. Fox […]

Guest Lecturer on December 12

Attend the live-streamed discussion on LinkedIn or YouTube! Join me by the fireside with Matt Beane as we dive into one of today’s biggest workforce challenges: upskilling at scale. In a rapidly evolving world, the skills our teams need are constantly changing, and leaders everywhere are asking: How do we equip people to adapt and […]

In constant disruption - economic, geopolitical, and technological - what are innovators to do? The Reinvention Summit will gather industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Dublin from April 29-30, with exclusive VIP events in the days surrounding, for a series of keynotes, panels, and 1:1 networking opportunities designed to spark the spirit of reinvention.

In constant disruption - economic, geopolitical, and technological - what are innovators to do? The Reinvention Summit will gather industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers in Dublin from April 29-30, with exclusive VIP events in the days surrounding, for a series of keynotes, panels, and 1:1 networking opportunities designed to spark the spirit of reinvention.

Seeing Around Corners:  Navigating Strategic Inflection Points A strategic inflection point is a shift in the environment that creates a step-change in what is possible. When they happen, they feel as though they came out of the blue. But, if we consistently pay attention to weak signals and leading indicators we can avoid being taken […]

The Trailblazer’s Playbook offers readers actionable strategies drawn from Sylvia Acevedo’s personal and professional experiences. The book dives into her journey from overcoming personal challenges to achieving success in various fields, providing insights on resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Sylvia Acevedo is an engineer, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA. Her […]

This is an academic gathering that brings together researchers, industry experts, and students to discuss the latest innovations and developments in science and technology. It provides a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking across various fields, fostering advancements in research and education.

The Fast Company Innovation Festival is an annual four-day event in New York City showcasing the latest in design, technology, business, and culture. It draws thousands of professionals to engage in keynote talks, workshops, culinary experiences, networking events, and more.

This is a non-profit forum held in New York City alongside the UN General Assembly. It brings together global leaders from government and business to foster public?private partnerships and tackle major global challenges. The 2025 Summit (Sept?21–24) marks its 15th year anniversary.

This event brings together hundreds of influential women, from entrepreneurs and corporate executives to social activists and government figures. The Forum focuses on women’s leadership, business innovation, and social investment, emphasizing practical strategies and cross-border collaboration.

This is a gathering in Washington, D.C. that brings together top female leaders in business, government, philanthropy, and the arts. It features high-level discussions, networking, and leadership insights led by Fortune editors and global change makers.

This is an executive development program hosted by the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business. It’s designed for senior HR leaders to explore global strategy, leadership, and innovation in a cohort-based setting.