East Tower Toronto Dominion Centre 
Elite Performance Program for Executives
Lead at the Next Level
70% of CEOs worry about AI talent competition, and 77% see workforce upskilling as a key challenge*. Yet many organizational transformations fail, revealing a critical gap between strategy and execution. Designed for high-potential leaders, this program helps close that gap by elevating how participants think, lead, and perform. Focused on human potential, AI, and execution, it equips participants with practical tools to drive measurable impact through small, high-leverage behavioral shifts. Leaders learn to align teams, integrate AI into decision-making, and execute with clarity and speed, enabling consistent performance in complex, high-pressure environments.
December 4, 2026
- Location:
- Miles S. Nadal Management Centre
Elite Performance Program for Executives
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- Elite Performance Program for Executives
Redefine Leadership at the Intersection of Human Potential, AI & Strategy
The Learning Experience
This program is designed for high-potential leaders preparing to navigate complex organizational challenges and elevate their performance at the intersection of human potential, AI, and strategy. It builds the capabilities needed to move beyond traditional management, empowering professionals to close the strategy-execution gap, align teams, and drive measurable impact in today’s high-pressure, AI-driven environments.
Participants learn to maximize human potential, integrate AI, and execute strategy through a high-energy, deeply practical experience. You’ll explore your “Magnus Effect” (small shifts creating outsized impact), strengthen followership to mobilize teams, and learn Human + AI collaboration to augment decision-making without losing the human edge. Through workshops, executive conversations, and experiential activities, this program compresses months of development into several days of study, equipping you to translate strategy into action and lead with clarity and speed.
*Source: KPMG
Who is this Program For?
Admission to this program is selective to ensure a rich learning environment. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, demonstrating responsibility for teams, projects, or strategic initiatives.
- Completed application submission, including a current resume outlining professional experience and leadership roles.
- Professional reference attesting to the applicant’s leadership capability, growth potential, and readiness for an intensive executive program.
- Commitment to full participation in the learning experience, including all workshops and experiential activities.
All applicants are carefully reviewed. Admission is granted based on leadership trajectory, readiness for advanced development, and contribution to cohort diversity.
Program Overview
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Explore how small shifts in behaviour can create outsized results. This session helps participants identify performance patterns, increase self-awareness, and elevate how they show up as leaders.
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Use an experiential activity to assess how you respond under pressure and what drives peak performance. The Leadership Table discussion then deepens reflection through peer exchange and practical leadership insights.
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Strengthen the ability to influence, align, and mobilize others through trust and credibility. This session reframes leadership as a two-way dynamic that depends on both leading and following well.
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Learn how to work with AI as a strategic partner in decision-making and execution. Participants explore how to build teams that combine human judgment, creativity, and digital capability.
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Translate strategic priorities into clear action and accountability. This session focuses on the disciplines leaders need to move from planning to execution with speed and precision.
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Build the mindset and tools to diagnose change, respond adaptively, and lead forward-moving initiatives. Participants learn how to maintain momentum and deliver results in complex, shifting environments.
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Mentoring, peer coaching, and a thought leadership submission extend the learning beyond the classroom. These activities reinforce reflection, accountability, and practical application in the workplace.
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Winter 2026
Elite Performance Program for Executives
Course Dates Time Day 1 (Full-Day): Magnus Effect - Elevating Your Performance 12/2/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Day 1 (Evening Activity): Survive or Thrive & Leadership Table 12/2/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Day 2 (AM): Building Your Followership 12/3/2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day 2 (PM): Human + AI Teams 12/3/2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Day 2 (Evening Activity): Leadership Table - Executing Strategy 12/3/2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Day 3 (Full-Day): Change Intelligence & Execution 12/4/2026 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Get Training in Marketable Skills
Strategy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) For Business
Persuasion & Influence
Change Management
Emotional & Cultural Intelligence
Adaptability
Who Will Benefit
High-Potential Leaders
Develop the leadership capability, executive presence, and strategic judgment needed to take on greater responsibility and deliver stronger results.
Aspiring Executives
Prepare for senior leadership roles by strengthening your ability to influence others, lead through change, and execute strategy with confidence.
6 Reasons to Enrol
Elevate Your Leadership Performance
This immersive program delivers practical, high-impact leadership learning that you can apply immediately to complex workplace challenges.
Stand Out as a High-Potential Leader
Build a stronger leadership profile, sharpen your executive presence, and demonstrate readiness for greater responsibility.
Learn from Senior Peers and Experts
Learn through executive conversations, peer exchange, and applied leadership experiences with accomplished professionals across sectors.
Accelerate Your Career Impact
Strengthen your ability to lead teams, drive strategy, and create measurable impact in roles with greater scope and influence.
Earn a Recognized Credential
Earn a distinguished credential that signals your commitment to leadership excellence and continuous development.
Gain Momentum in an Accelerated Format
Make meaningful progress through a format designed to compress months of learning into a focused, high-value experience.
What You Get
After completing this program, you'll receive an authentic digital badge from the top-ranked business school in Canada that employers will recognize.
As more and more companies look for candidates with specific skills, this badge on your CV will be a credible assurance of your achievements and expertise, allowing the right roles to find you faster.
Certificate
Provided upon completing a longer program that may comprise several badges signifying a more extensive skill set.
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