Program Benefits

Learn about the benefits of joining the Leading Others Program at Drake.

Tailored Experience and Application

Through the collaboration of Drake University's Zimpleman College of Business, expert faculty, and industry leading executive coaches, this Leading Others combines the best of theory and real-life application in business leadership development.

Executive Coaching

Gain insights and direction for your personal professional growth and leadership development with a combination of one-on-one and small group coaching sessions throughout the 12-month program.

Personalized Leader Development Plan

With the guidance of the Drake Leadership Success Profile (360) and your executive coach, you will develop an individualized leader development plan—a clearly defined action plan to assist your leadership development.

3-Year Business Plan

Build a three year business plan for your function which can be readily implemented.

Cross-Industry Expert Panel: The Dolphin Tank!

A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to present your function-specific Business Plan to a panel of renowned regional and international executives.

Professional Network

Leading Others professional network brings together cross-industry experience and encourages collaboration for peer leadership support in our cohort based model.