Columbia Business School Executive Education

What makes a brand endure through changing markets? For Monica Nassif, founder of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and Caldrea, the answer began with authenticity, grit, and a story powerful enough to reshape a category. In our upcoming Leading Strategic Growth and Change program this June 15–19, 2026, Nassir joins us for “I Bottled My Mother: Grit, Grime and Growing a Business,” a featured session on building brands with meaning, momentum, and staying power. Inspired by her mother, Thelma Meyer, she transformed a bold idea into a beloved household name—proving that enduring growth is built not only on market opportunity, but on clarity, conviction, and deep consumer trust. Join us to learn from Nassir's journey and explore what it takes to lead growth and change with impact.

High-performing teams are built through intentional leadership. In our Developing and Leading High-Performance Teams program, executives gain practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, improve accountability, and lead teams through complexity and change. Build the capabilities to lead teams that deliver lasting impact. Apply now to join the next cohort: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/dlhpt…

Join Robert N. Bontempo, advisor to leaders at Goldman Sachs, Boeing, NASA, and the U.S. State Department, for a live webinar on how to lead more effectively in complex environments. In 30 minutes, you’ll gain practical insights on influencing teams, avoiding decision-making traps, and leading with greater confidence. Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording: gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What is the future of consulting in an AI-powered world? Ask Rita McGrath — the world’s most cited authority on strategic inflection points and the end of sustainable competitive advantage. Please join us in congratulating Rita McGrath, faculty director of our Leading Strategic Growth and Change program, on being named #2 among the Top 25 Management Consultant Leaders Shaping the Profession in 2026 by The Industry Leaders. Her pioneering work on transient advantage and innovation continues to shape how leaders turn uncertainty into impact. Link: theindustryleaders.org/top-25-managem… #Strategy #Innovation #Leadership #ExecutiveEducation

Leadership at the executive level requires more than operational excellence. It demands the ability to anticipate disruption, navigate complexity, and strategically position organizations for long-term advantage. That’s why The Strategic Leader Program is designed for rising and senior leaders preparing for broader enterprise leadership responsibilities. Through immersive sessions and interactive workshops, participants gain the tools to lead through uncertainty, shape organizational culture, and drive meaningful change in an increasingly disruptive business environment.

This summer, invest in the capabilities that move leaders — and organizations — forward. From finance and AI to leadership, strategy, negotiation, and digital transformation, our upcoming programs are designed for executives ready to sharpen their edge in an increasingly complex business environment. View upcoming programs and apply today: execed.business.columbia.edu/upcoming-progr…

How you communicate shapes how you lead. 🎙️ Hear directly from past participants of Mastering Executive Communication: Empower Your Leadership Voice on how they strengthened their presence, influence, and impact as leaders. 📍Apply to join our Mastering Executive Communication program, happening on June 8–11 in New York City: bit.ly/4tjfYGf

What does jazz have to do with leadership? More than most boardrooms realize. On International Jazz Day, we’re spotlighting one of the most memorable moments inside select programs—Leadership Jazz—where live performance meets leadership insight. Through improvisation, listening, and collaboration, executives experience what it takes to lead in unscripted moments. Because in both jazz and leadership, success is not planned. It is shaped in real time. #leadershipjazz #executiveeducation #internationaljazzday

We say we want privacy, but what we really value is relevance. Research from Miklos Sarvary and Kinshuk Jerath—faculty directors of our AI-Driven Marketing Strategy program—challenges a common assumption: the same data consumers hesitate to share is often what powers better, more personalized experiences. For leaders, this is not just a marketing question. It is a strategic one: How do you balance data, trust, and value creation in a rapidly evolving landscape? In AI-Driven Marketing Strategy, you will learn from faculty actively shaping these conversations, equipping you to lead with clarity as technology, customer expectations, and competitive advantage intersect. 🔗 Read the research: business.columbia.edu/press-release/…

In her latest Fast Company piece, Rita McGrath explores what John Galliano’s move to Zara signals for the future of fashion—and business more broadly. The takeaway is striking: the lines between high and low, exclusive and accessible, are collapsing. What matters now is not where a brand has been, but how quickly it can evolve. This shift reflects a deeper truth. Competitive advantage is increasingly transient. Categories are fluid. And the organizations that win are those willing to rethink positioning, partnerships, and even identity in real time. Rita, Faculty Director of our Leading Strategic Growth and Change program, has long challenged leaders to operate with this mindset—to spot inflection points early, and to move decisively when they appear. Because in today’s market, standing still is not a strategy. Read the full article: fastcompany.com/91518290/what-… If you are navigating change and looking to build advantage in motion, this is where to start: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/lsgc?…

What you don’t see in your leadership may be what’s holding you back. The gap between how you think you lead and how others experience your leadership is where performance is won—or lost. In our upcoming webinar, Joel Brockner will unpack: - The unseen forces shaping leadership perception - Why feedback is often underused and misunderstood - How to turn awareness into measurable impact 🗓 April 14 | 2:00 p.m. ET Register now to attend live or receive the recording: gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

You’ve done the analysis. The strategy is sound. So why isn’t it landing? In our upcoming hashtag#webinar, Angela L., faculty director of our Driving Strategic Impact program, will explore why momentum breaks down inside organizations and how leaders can move from insight to action with greater clarity and influence. If you’re focused on turning insight into real impact, this is a conversation worth joining. Register: gsb-columbia-edu.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Can’t attend live? Register anyway, and we’ll send you the recordings.

“What if inclusion is the key to high performance?” In this webinar, Bill Klepper—faculty director of our Developing and Leading High Performance Teams program—answers that question head-on. Drawing from his integrated leadership model, Klepper shares practical ideas for empowering teams, elevating leadership, and creating the conditions where people actually perform at their best. Straight from the source. Real insights. Actionable takeaways. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=iYmZvu…

Award-winning faculty Robert Bontempo advises senior leaders around the world on organizational change, strategy, and influence—from Goldman Sachs and Boeing to NASA and the United States State Department. As the faculty director for Negotiation Strategies, Persuasion, and our Emerging Leader Development Program, Bob brings real-world perspective to every classroom. ▶️ Watch the video to hear Bob share more about his background and approach to leadership.

M&A is a critical driver of growth, and our M&A and Corporate Strategy program, led by Faculty Director Donna Hitscherich, equips leaders to execute it. Participants will hear from guest speakers William Jefferson Black, co-founder of the Transaction Advisors Institute, and Angela Jung, Executive Director at Russell Reynolds Associates, who share real-world insight on deal strategy, leadership, and risk in today’s complex M&A landscape. Build the strategic judgment to lead high-stakes transactions. Apply to join the next session of M&A and Corporate Strategy: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/merge…

Our Finance Analysis and Valuation program equips executives to interpret financial statements, assess performance drivers, and value opportunities with rigor and clarity. You’ll move beyond surface-level metrics to build a sharper financial lens for strategy, investment, and growth, whether you lead finance or partner closely with it. Upcoming sessions: 📅 March 9–13, 2026 | Live Online 📅 June 9–11, 2026 | In Person Strengthen how you evaluate decisions that shape enterprise value. Apply to join the next session: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/fav?u…

Intuition is powerful—but behavioral science makes it actionable. Judy Bernstein joined our Behavioral Science in Business program to bring a more structured, evidence-based lens to her work, helping organizations turn human insight into growth. In her interview, she shares how the Full Cycle Approach to Applying Behavioral Science™ expanded her toolkit beyond instinct, strengthening her ability to design research, workshops, and innovation experiences for lasting impact. Read Judy’s full interview, and apply to join the next session of Behavioral Science in Business: execed.business.columbia.edu/bridging-human…

The Chief Marketing Officer Program is designed to prepare marketing leaders for the evolving demands of the C-suite, equipping you with the tools to translate AI, data, and digital innovation into strategic growth. Learn more about how you can leverage the power of AI in modern marketing: emrt.us/CBSCMO/LiSP #Leadership #CMO #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #CBSEE

In this conversation with Professor Angela Lee—award-winning faculty member, Faculty Director of the Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, and founder of 37 Angels—she shares what it really takes to succeed in venture capital and angel investing, from choosing where you sit on the investor spectrum to managing risk and developing a clear investment point of view. If you’re exploring venture capital as an asset class or refining how you evaluate early-stage opportunities, this article offers a practical, insider perspective on how experienced investors think and decide. 🗓 Read the full article: execed.business.columbia.edu/breaking-into-… Angela Lee brings these ideas to life in Mastering Venture Capital Deals, where participants conduct diligence on real companies and negotiate term sheets. Apply to join the next session: execed.business.columbia.edu/programs/vc?ut…

Explore the multifaceted world of financial leadership and gain exclusive insights to propel your career, just as it has for many professionals, including Toshiko Zeidler. Learn more: emrt.us/CBSCFO/LiSP #Leadership #CFO #CBSEE