Global Leadership & Innovation

In our ever-more interconnected world, effective leaders are in high demand and short supply. The world needs leaders who can leverage cultural differences to drive innovative solutions to complex global challenges.

Grounded in empirical research on what makes successful global leaders and innovators, Global Leadership & Innovation is your training ground for becoming such a leader. Over two weeks during the summer, gather virtually with students from across the globe for six 2-hour sessions, where you will gain critical skills for leading and innovating effectively, wherever you are in the world.

Early-bird discount expires after 30 April.

Contact us for bulk discounts.

Final enrollment deadline: 30 June

Learning outcomes

  • Strengthen skills for effectively leading globally diverse teams in remote work environments.
  • Build innovation skills rooted in Design Thinking to stay competitive in the global marketplace.
  • Develop knowledge of key concepts and competencies related to global leadership and innovation.
  • Enhance understanding of how cultural differences impact communication and collaboration on high-performing teams.
  • Understand the brain science behind effective leadership and innovation.

Program Features

  • Blend of 12 hours of live instruction from former and current UC Berkeley instructors, 6–8 hours of self-paced learning, and several hours of collaborative group challenges and simulations
  • Digital certification from BridgeLabs (via LearnWorlds)
  • Lifelong access to a global network of aspiring young leaders
  • Lifelong leadership and innovation skills, equipping you to lead diverse teams and drive innovation in academic and professional contexts

Schedule (subject to change)

Time Frame

Content

Before Program
Self-paced videos on foundational content:
  • Culture and values: the iceberg model
  • The Red / Green model for managing the brain
Live Session 1
  • Building community
  • Understanding cultural identity
  • Emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of difference
Between Sessions 1 & 2
  • Self-paced videos introducing Design Thinking
  • Self-paced video: The DIVE model for managing perception
  • Assignment: Applying DIVE in your life
  • Building community
  • Understanding cultural identity
  • Emotional intelligence and resilience in the face of difference
Live Session 2
  • Debrief DIVE assignment
  • Introduction and kickoff of Team Design Challenge
  • Team assignments and first team meeting
Between Sessions 2 & 3
  • Teams meet to continue work on Design Challenge
  • Self-paced work: introduction to communication and workstyle preferences
Live Session 3
  • Continue team work on Design Challenge
  • Workshop on bridging communication and workstyle preferences
Between Sessions 3 & 4
  • Teams meet to continue work on Design Challenge
  • Self-paced work: introduction to intercultural conflict styles
  • Self-paced work: introduction to leadership styles
Live Session 4
  • Continue team work on Design Challenge
  • Workshop on managing diverse conflict styles
  • Assignment: read Daniel Goleman article, "Leadership that Gets Results," and assess your own leadership and followership style
Between Sessions 4 & 5
  • Teams meet to prepare Design Challenge presentations
  • Reflection: conflict styles action plan
  • Reflection: mapping team cultural differences
Live Session 5
  • Mapping team dynamics
  • Review key concepts
  • Begin preparing Design Challenge presentations
Between Sessions 5 & 6
  • Complete individual and team reflections on what you've learned
Live Session 6
  • Design Challenge presentations
  • Team and individual sharing and appreciation
  • “Graduation” ceremony



Course delivery

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Six 2-hour virtual sessions over two weeks 
Self-paced work between live sessions

Feedback from students in the 2023 program

Joining the global leadership program has been an absolute game-changer for me. The experience has been nothing short of transformative, and I cannot emphasize enough how much it has enriched my personal and professional growth.
If you are thinking of doing this program - do! Lauren and Jason have equipped me with knowledge that I know will be incredibly valuable throughout my career. The program was fun and exciting, and it was clear how dedicated the founders are to this work. The content I have learnt has made me feel confident to go on to lead global teams in the future!
This Global Leadership and Innovation programme is an unparalleled opportunity to develop the capabilities needed to thrive as a global leader and innovator today. There is simply no better way to gain these critical skills than by learning from and collaborating with a diverse group of peers from around the world.
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You'll walk away with an expanded global mindset and actionable skills to lead and innovate across cultures. By engaging in self-paced learning, interactive global virtual sessions, and hands-on team innovation challenges, you'll learn by doing - not just listening to lectures.
Our outstanding facilitators, Lauren and Jason, provide the perfect mix of teaching, coaching, and guiding your own discoveries. You'll get to know your global peers and what makes each of you tick. And you'll have fun whilst developing leadership and innovation abilities that will set you apart.
If you want to be effective driving change and progress in our multicultural, complex world, there is no better investment than this programme. Don't miss this opportunity to develop the global leadership and innovation capabilities that organisations in every industry need today. You'll be prepared to improve our world and thrive in your career like never before.

Summer 2024 dates

  • July 23/24/26/29/31 + August 2
  • 2 live hours each session
  • Live sessions begin at 12:00 UTC (13:00 BST, 14:00 CET, 20:00 CST/AWST, 21:00 KST/JST, 22:00 AEST)
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