Introduction and Background
"The program is engaging, enlightening and enriching. I was challenged in all aspects of my leadership approach and even though at times my sense of adequacy was challenged, the inspiration to move forward and grow was so embedded in the program that I know I will be a better leader and support for those I work with. Thank you!" - Tim Barnstable, Nutrien
The Effective Executive Leadership Program is designed for the professional and personal growth of senior managers and prospective executives from a variety of working environments across North America.
This retreat-style program will contribute to your development as a leader and allow you to better understand your own potential as well as the potential of others around you.
Through a series of inter-connected sessions, you will discover the significance of this program and the factors that will contribute to your overall success.
Program Overview
The Effective Executive Leadership Program consists of six core areas – personal growth, working with others, performance measurement, strategic management, organizational culture and ethical decision making. These areas are relevant in today’s business environment and are integrated throughout the week.
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Personal Growth You will develop an understanding of the framework for personal growth through a variety of contemporary tools and concepts. Instruments included are the Step II Myers Briggs Type Indicator, Kirton Adaption-Innovation Theory, Franklin Covey 360 Feedback, Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument, How Credible Am I Survey and Fitness Assessments. Personal health and work-life balance component will enable participants to take control of their lifestyle by returning focus to a healthy, balanced life. |
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Working with Others The program will teach you how to manage your expectations in dealing with people in different situations. This will be done by defining the roles that enable us to lead effectively and achieve meaningful results. |
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Performance Measurement Edwards’ Effective Executive provides a set of tools and conceptual frameworks to help you improve both your people and organizational performance measurements and how these measurements motivate behaviour within the organization. |
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Strategic Management You will develop a thorough understanding of the strategic management process, and a set of tools to help you to implement your strategic plan and value proposition. |
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Organizational Culture Through the use of tools and concepts, the program will help you recognize the importance of organizational values and mission statements. |
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Ethical Decision Making You will gain an awareness and appreciation for the risk of unethical and fraudulent behaviour of individuals in the corporate setting. |
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Program Fees
$8700 plus GST
The investment includes accommodations, all meals, and snacks, all learning materials including an iPad with software for digital note-taking, assessment tools, one-on-one consultations with program facilitators, framed certificate of completion and post-program support.
Registration Deadline
To Be Announced
For more information, contact
Bobbi Spicer
Manager, Business Operations
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Who Should Attend?
"I entered into this program with great expectation and was not disappointed! The instruction was exceptional and I look forward to continued relationships with fellow participants and facilitators." - Terri Klyne, Harvard Property Management Inc.
The Effective Executive Leadership program is ideal for managers and executives with at least five years of experience in a management role from small companies to large corporations, government, and not-for-profit organizations who wish to strengthen their leadership competence and enhance their personal performance.
The program attracts junior, middle, senior and executive-level individuals from various functions in numerous organizations and industries. It is suited for highly capable and motivated individuals who are responsible for managing resources and getting results.
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How will this Program Benefit Me?
"This course was challenging both mentally and physically. It forces you to look at yourself in the mirror and reinvent the leader you are. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to be a better leader." - Mike Will, Federated Co-operatives Limited
Edwards Effective Executive is an experience that will provide significant benefits to both you and your organization. The program will empower you to:
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Become a more effective leader, strategic thinker, and agent of positive change.
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Be able to manage your organization through newly acquired ideas, tools and templates.
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Have ample opportunity to network with seasoned professionals from across North America from a variety of organizations and industries. Whether it’s in-class discussions, breaks, dining table groups, or optional extracurricular evening activities, there is always time to share ideas with fellow participants.
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Discuss personal goal setting and problem solving techniques with session leaders who are subject matter experts in one-on-one consulting appointments.
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Retreat and renew in a destination that is the perfect escape from the day-to-day stress and distractions
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Take control of your lifestyle by returning your focus to healthy living through a professional fitness assessment, daily fitness activities and optional one-on-one coaching with a Certified Personal Trainer.
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Obtain a certificate of achievement upon completion of the program and have a built-in alumni network of past participants who have gone through the program over the last three decades.
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Application Requirements
Complete the online registration form to reserve your seat in the program. Submit the application form to execed@edwards.usask.ca.
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Check out the funding opportunities available through the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant |
Instructor Profiles
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Brooke Dobni, Ph.D., MBA, BComm | Strategy and Innovation C. Brooke Dobni is a Professor of Strategy at the Edwards School of Business as well as a University of Saskatchewan Wilson Scholar in Entrepreneurship. He has held over 250 consulting engagements, providing consulting services to many Canadian organizations. As a consultant to senior management in the areas of strategic positioning and strategy implementation, Brooke has published over 30 articles that focus on strategy and innovation. |
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Douglas Kalesnikoff, CPA CA-IFA, Forensic Accountant | Business Ethics Douglas Kalesnikoff is an Assistant Professor at the Edwards School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in civil and criminal investigative matters as a Chartered Accountant, Investigative and Forensic Accountant, and Certified Fraud Examiner, Douglas is qualified as an expert witness in Canadian Courts and International Courts and Tribunals on over fifty occasions. |
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Ruth Kinzel, Ph.D., CPHR | Change, Working in Groups, Dealing with Conflict Ruth Kinzel is a Co-owner/Consultant at Kinzel Cadrin and Associates Consulting Inc. She is a change agent and educator in private practice, working with diverse systems in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Ruth’s expertise includes organizational assessment, consultation, collaborative processes and problem-solving. |
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Bruno Konecsni, BA | High-Performance Leadership Bruno Konecsni is a Human Resources Consultant with Konecsni Consulting Ltd. He is the former Senior Human Resources Director at the University of Saskatchewan. Bruno focuses on personal effectiveness, leadership, alternative dispute resolution processes and developing collaborative workplace relationships. |
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Rita Priestley, MEd, BEd, BA | Creative Decision Making, Self Reflection Rita is a Consultant focusing on Organizational Renewal and Strategic HR Management. She is a qualified user of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI). Rita is a creative problem-solving workshop leader for private and public sector business across North America. |
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Charlotte Rochon, CPHR, CMC | Performance Evaluation and Feedback As a Management Consultant for Rochon Associated HR Mgt Inc., Charlotte Rochon has over 35 years of progressive experience in the HR field, including tenure in a senior management role implementing HR initiatives for a national corporation. She is experienced in providing services at the systems level, covering the full spectrum of HR management from recruitment to performance and compensation strategies and programs. |
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Gray Ferguson, BSc. Kin, MBA | Fitness, Lifestyle and Nutrition Gray Ferguson is a Supervisor at the Fit Centre at the College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan. He holds a Bachelor degree in Kinesiology, certification as Exercise Physiologist and his MBA through the Edwards School of Business. He is an exercise physiologist consultant for the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan and works as a personal trainer for amateur and professional athletes. |
Cancellation
University of Saskatchewan's liability is limited to reimbursement of paid tuition fees.
Cancellations received at least fifteen (15) business days in advance of the course commencement date will receive a full refund. Cancellations received less than fifteen (15) business days prior to the course commencement date will be subject to a $2000 administration fee. Cancellations received less than five (5) business days prior to the course commencement date will be subject to full course tuition cost.
Non-attendance will incur full course tuition cost.
Fees subject to change without notice.
Program Transfers
One course transfer will be permitted without penalty if the cancellation request is received more than fiftnee (15) business days prior to the course start date. Program transfers within fifteen (15) business days of the course start date will be subject to a $300 administration fee.
Alternate program transfers may be approved dependent on course availability. Transfer requests must be scheduled within six (6) months of the initial purchase.
Applicants will be responsible for any price difference in program fees at the time of the request. Each subsequent transfer request will be subject to $300 administration fee.