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This annual program, launched in 2009 through a partnership with American Express, has served more than 300 managers from nearly 100 organizations in the past ten years.
“One of the philanthropic goals of American Express is to focus on the development of social sector leaders,” said Thunderbird Professor Mary Teagarden, Ph.D., the Academy’s Academic Director. “These participants are on their way to positions of senior leadership.”
The Academy at Thunderbird's curriculum focuses on preparing high-potential emerging leaders by:
The program delivery is practical, highly interactive and immediately applicable to the workplace. Participants will:
Post-program evaluations show the American Express Leadership Academy gets top scores from the emerging leaders who attend. Participants report that the impact of this experience increases their leadership skills and global mindset. Participants also state they have significantly enhanced their strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
The 2018 Academy included the following organizations:
This program is by invitation only. For your international non-profit organization or NGO to be considered for nomination please contact:
Debisu Hyde
Program Director
American Express Leadership Academy at Thunderbird
debisu.hyde@thunderbird.asu.edu
+1 602 496-7046
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