The Global Leadership Cohort
The Global Leadership Cohort (GLC) is designed to equip leaders with the insights and skills needed to navigate the complexities of today’s interconnected world. The GLC focuses on cultivating the competencies necessary to lead diverse teams and drive success in dynamic organizational environments by examining the interplay between culture and business challenges.
Participants gain access to world-class methodologies and tools that demystify complex human interactions, resolve conflicts, and bridge differences in the context of change, innovation, and stability. The program emphasizes the development of problem-solving abilities that align with individual and organizational values and objectives. Using top-tier research, advanced diagnostic tools, and world-class learning content, the GLC fosters meaningful dialogue and builds essential intercultural leadership capabilities.
Admission to the cohort requires supervisory approval and is open to all MC employees—faculty, staff, and administrators. The group meets about once per month until late spring. The final class is saved to present a project that pertains to your personal development or professional goals involving a significant business issue. The cohort experience offers a rich opportunity for MC colleagues to build lasting relationships while deepening individual understanding and mastery of the learning content, skills, and insights.
- 79% of employees will quit their job due to lack of appreciation from leaders.
- 69% of millennials believe there is a lack of leadership development in the workplace.
- Just 5% of companies have integrated leadership development in their organizations.
- 83% of enterprises believe it is important to develop leaders at all levels of a company.
What people are saying about the GLC:
“This was the best professional development opportunity I've taken at the college. It was a deep dive into the complicated world of leadership. I've always felt that leadership is about dichotomy and this class allowed us the opportunity to explore that idea.”
“I thought the Cohort was very well done. I truly believe that every leader at MC should be required to take the cohort before they all become leaders”.
“The Cohort opened my eyes to true leadership and how to be successful as a leader”.
“GLC gave me the opportunity to reflect on my professional practice and to expand my contacts within MC, as well as being exposed to fresh organizational development. The group was well-selected. Herb Stevenson's presentations were very insightful. Richard has been an excellent facilitator and resource for us.”
“The structured delivery of the Cohort content provided multiple opportunities for me to reflect on the major themes of the course, both within sessions and between them. When my own in - session reflection was supported by table mates' coaching, I developed a deeper understanding of the themes, and of the ways I could apply them to my work at the College, and beyond”.
- Inter-Cultural Competence, Leadership and Dilemmas, October 13, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
- Leading Diverse Teams, November 17, 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
- Values to Behaviors – Building a Team Charter, December 8, 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
- Cross Cultural Communications and Decision-Making, January 12, 8:45 am–Noon, Zoom
- Organizational Culture and Change, February 9, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
- Leadership and Coaching, March 9, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
- Leading Meetings and Hybrid Teams, April 6, 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
- Servant Leadership, April 27, 8:45 am–4:15 pm, MK 122
- Synthesizing Workshops, June 1, TBD – exact two-hour time TBD, MK122
- Make-up day, May 4 – (make-up if needed), 8:45 am–Noon, MK 122
- Project Presentations – cohort completion, June 15, 8:45 am–2:00 pm, MK122
Additional Information
- Attendance on October 13 is mandatory. Do not apply if you can’t fully attend this date.
- June 1 is only a partial day, and the exact time will be confirmed closer to date.
- May 4 is a make-up day for any unexpected cancellation. This is not a make-up day for participants if they miss a class.
- Participants receive e-learning materials and assessments used in classes.
- Participants are expected to apply theory and critically discuss content gained from classes throughout the year.
- A high level of English proficiency is needed for this cohort.
A final project is presented on June 15.
Questions?
If you have questions about GLC, please contact Richard Forrest.