Certificate of Leadership Competencies Level I - ASPIRING/NEW LEADERS

Leading with Certainty in the ‘Age of Uncertainty’

The new configuration of the world does not show a sign of peace and stability. We are now leing in the new age of uncertainty. This new age appears to us with  insecurity at global level - digital transformation, market turbulence, stunted growth and political transformations. Accordingly, leaders bear the burden of balancing the scales, from the needs of the employer versus those of employees, to prioritizing agility and innovation along with structure and strategy. Leaders who are able to master this balance and who address these complex challenges in apaising atmosphere, with confidence and clarity are deemed excellent in driving these changes.

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Drawing on the above stated constations, the United States Institute of Leadership and Diplomacy  a Graduate level Executive Diploma in Organizational Leadership within the purpose of creating meaningful connections between leaders, enabling them to share best practices, experiences and develop practical professional tools to effectively navigate change, lead with purpose, and strategically respond to future challenges.

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Immersive, interactive and rigorous, this part-time, master’s-level program consists of four modules taught in person and blended fomat at USILD. This program is divided in four sessions:

1. Leadership fundamentals
2. The strategic mindset
3. The strategic leader
4. Building resilience as a leader

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Upon successful completion, you will graduate from this diploma program with a deeper understanding of your executive influence, the practical tools to develop as a senior leader and to respond effectively to unprecedented business scenarios, and the advanced capabilities required for the most challenging leadership roles.

This rigorous academic program offers a unique focus on the twin topics of leadership and the organizational landscape in which leaders work.

​ You and your class

You and your peers will be experienced professionals, specialists and C-suite executives, who are looking to:

• Learn from other seasoned leaders, developing the tools and personal leadership style needed to accelerate their careers
• Broaden their perspective and advance their knowledge of effective leadership practices to lead effectively
• Sharpen their strategic leadership approach to navigate unprecedented business challenges
• Connect with other executives to expand their global network and formalise their leadership capabilities, ready to pivot into a new industry
• Develop a strategic approach to successfully lead, develop and scale their ventures

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Program profile (2023-2024)

Study alongside a diverse range of executive peers from around the world, sharing experiences and gaining fresh insights.

60 Projected class size; 42 Average age; 20 Nationalities' 23 Employment sectors; and 43% Female students

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I truly believe that this has been the most transformative development experience that I have had as a leader so far. Speaking to like-minded peers helped me to open myself up and to connect with my sense of self and purpose on a deeper level.​ Benefits

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To you

• Accredited, master’s-level Usild qualification
• Meaningful connections with experienced global leaders
• Sharpened approach through leader-to-leader learning
• Study part-time and immediately apply your learnings
• Learn from world-leading faculty
• Expand your global professional network
• Access latest research and insights
• Become a resilient leader
• Enjoy exclusive Usild benefits (see below)

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To your organization

• Retain and nurture top talent to support organizational development and succession planning
• Benefit from participant diversity that encourages thinking beyond the bounds of individual organisations, geographies and sectors
• Gain practical solutions to address their greatest challenges through the findings from your Final Integrative Assignment (FIA)
• Usild experience

Usild Experience

You will benefit from a variety of unique Usild experiences.

Including:

• Dinners with your cohort at Usild historic Institute
• An Usild Union-style debate
• Executive insights sessions to enrich your learning
• Executive impact workshops to help you elevate your presence
• Social events such as punting, college visits and walking tours
• Associate Usild Executive membership
• Membership of the prestigious Leadership Institution of Usild alumni network and Usild Leadership Network, upon successful completion of the program
• Traditional Usild end-of-course celebration event with family and friends

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