LWE
Elevating Impact and Effectiveness
The LWE program addresses three critical elements for success – leadership skill building, organizational support and ongoing networking. Participants emerge from the program with three, distinct plans: a personal action plan to achieve their career goals; a plan to help advance their team or sphere of influence; and a company action plan to effect meaningful changes in their organization.
Our program welcomes high potential leaders of any gender who meet the program criteria and are nominated by their companies.
have acquired new, strategic leadership skills
have been given expanded responsibilities in their organization
have increased their commitment to developing others
would recommend the program to others
leverage their leadership abilities with greater confidence
About the LWE Experience
The program is held twice a year, with a Spring and Fall cycle. Each program cycle consists of three, multi-day modules – a blend of in-person and virtual sessions. The research-based curriculum is anchored in actionable ideas, allowing participants to apply their learnings between modules and discuss insights gained with their peer boards.
What Makes LWE Unique
Research-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on applied research about leadership and gender, while providing effective strategies and insights for leveling the playing field. Interactive sessions are designed to engage, bring awareness, and transform participants.
Dates & Curriculum
Exceptional Faculty and Executive Speakers
World-class academic faculty and business practitioners who are leaders in their field explore new concepts through discussions, simulations, and peer activities. As part of every module, participants share candid conversations with senior executives and sitting CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies about effective leadership.
Faculty & Executive Speakers
Powerful Company Cohorts
Each company sends 3-4 participants, building a network of leaders within their organization who can help effect cultural or structural changes to support leveling the playing field.
Participating Companies
Curated Peer Boards
Participants are placed in carefully curated, smaller peer boards within their class. This accelerates participants’ ability to cultivate a strategic network and becomes a valuable resource for professional viewpoints and ongoing support.
Diverse Participants
Each class is comprised of approximately 55-60 high-potential leaders from 15-20 Fortune 1000 companies, representing a breadth of business roles, industries, and geographies. All participants are CEO or CHRO-nominated and have an average of 15-22 years of experience.
Senior-Level Advocates
Participants are paired with a senior-level executive, known as an advocate, from their company. Advocates are selected from outside the participant’s direct reporting relationships to help expand their network, provide corporate insights and professional guidance, and act as a partner for organizational change.
In-Person and Virtual Learning
Modules incorporate a strategic blend of in-person and virtual sessions, with time between sessions to apply insights and experiment with new ideas. Beyond the program, ongoing engagement and learning opportunities are provided through in-person events and digital resources, including webinars, podcasts and a private LinkedIn group.
Podcast | A Seat at the Table
Ongoing Engagement
Strategic networking, learning and peer support continue after the program, through in-person and virtual events held throughout the year. This exclusive community of leaders is a valuable resource for ongoing professional and personal development.
News, Resources & EventsWhat Makes LWE Unique
Research-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum focuses on applied research about leadership and gender, while providing effective strategies and insights for leveling the playing field. Interactive sessions are designed to engage, bring awareness, and transform participants.
Dates & CurriculumExceptional Faculty and Executive Speakers
World-class academic faculty and business practitioners who are leaders in their field explore new concepts through discussions, simulations, and peer activities. As part of every module, participants share candid conversations with senior executives and sitting CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies about effective leadership.
Faculty & Executive SpeakersPowerful Company Cohorts
Each company sends 3-4 participants, building a network of leaders within their organization who can help effect cultural or structural changes to support leveling the playing field.
Participating CompaniesCurated Peer Boards
Participants are placed in carefully curated, smaller peer boards within their class. This accelerates participants’ ability to cultivate a strategic network and becomes a valuable resource for professional viewpoints and ongoing support.
Diverse Participants
Each class is comprised of approximately 55-60 high-potential leaders from 15-20 Fortune 1000 companies, representing a breadth of business roles, industries, and geographies. All participants are CEO or CHRO-nominated and have an average of 15-22 years of experience.
Senior-Level Advocates
Participants are paired with a senior-level executive, known as an advocate, from their company. Advocates are selected from outside the participant’s direct reporting relationships to help expand their network, provide corporate insights and professional guidance, and act as a partner for organizational change.
In-Person and Virtual Learning
Modules incorporate a strategic blend of in-person and virtual sessions, with time between sessions to apply insights and experiment with new ideas. Beyond the program, ongoing engagement and learning opportunities are provided through in-person events and digital resources, including webinars, podcasts and a private LinkedIn group.
Podcast | A Seat at the TableOngoing Engagement
Strategic networking, learning and peer support continue after the program, through in-person and virtual events held throughout the year. This exclusive community of leaders is a valuable resource for ongoing professional and personal development.
News, Resources & EventsThe Power of the Program
“LWE changed how I see myself…changed my capabilities…changed my vision of what is possible for me. This investment will pay dividends for years to come.”
Senior Vice President, Consumer Banking Operations, Discover
LWE Fellow, 2020
The Impact of Advocates
“The role of the advocate is an integral part of the program and participants’ success. My advocate encouraged and empowered me to define my future before my future was defined for me.”
SVP & President, Ceilings Division, USG
CEO Perspectives Fellow, 2020; LWE Fellow, 2012
Fortifying Succession Plans
“The women who have completed the LWE program become great succession candidates who move up or move around in the company.”
Corporate Affairs and Chief Communication Officer, Constellation
LWE Fellow, 2013
Thriving Leaders & Role Models
“There's a level of confidence that I see in our women leaders who have gone through the program -- they have a stronger view of themselves and how their role matters in terms of being better leaders and role models.”
Chief Human Resources Officer, UL Solutions
Applying New Skills & Insights
“The role playing and simulations allowed me to lead Walgreens’ IT response related to COVID -- I understood what to do and how to do it.”
Former Head of Portfolio Management, Walgreens Boots Alliance
LWE Fellow, 2019
Having an Impact as an Advocate
"Serving as an advocate has been an extremely interesting, meaningful and rewarding experience. I love what this program offers women leaders and their companies – valuable business perspectives, tools to build leadership and presence, practical strategies for navigating challenges and a community to build strong relationships."
Former Chief Financial Officer, McDonald's Corporation
CEO Perspectives Fellow, 2015
Get in Touch
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