ELC Institute Programs
Where High Performing Leaders Become High Impact Executives
The ELC Institute for Leadership Development & Research — developing the strategic clarity, relationships, and confidence to lead at the executive level.
The ELC Institute for Leadership Development & Research — developing the strategic clarity, relationships, and confidence to lead at the executive level.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & RESEARCH
Building on 40 years of The ELC’s excellence, the Institute for Leadership Development & Research designs learning experiences grounded in research, coaching, and the real-world insights of The ELC Members to accelerate the advancement of today’s most ambitious professionals.
The path to that level has never been more competitive, or more consequential. Through research-backed programs, executive coaching, and a community of like-minded leaders, Institute program participants build the kind of leadership that withstands pressure, drives results, and endures.
For organizations committed to energizing their ERGs, building a strong leadership pipeline, and developing leaders who can navigate complexity, drive growth, and strengthen culture, the Institute offers a full portfolio of programs for every career stage. From emerging professionals to C-suite executives, we meet leaders where they are and move them forward.
What You Can Expect
Research-backed curriculum grounded in real executive experience
Coaching integrated throughout each program
Access to The ELC Learning Community, a peer network enriched by the insights and experience of the ELC Members
Practical frameworks leaders can apply immediately
The Competencies Behind Every Program
Every Institute program is grounded in five core leadership competencies developed through research and shaped by the lived experience of The ELC Members, senior executives leading some of the world’s most recognized organizations.
A Program for Every Stage of the Leadership Journey
Whether organizations are investing in emerging talent or preparing senior leaders for enterprise responsibility, the Institute’s portfolio supports leadership development across the full leadership lifecycle.
Early to Mid-Career
March 5, 2026
Leadership Pathways
A 9-month cohort experience designed to strengthen cultural intelligence, strategic thinking, and executive presence through coaching, quarterly learning sessions, and peer collaboration.
Mid to Senior Level
May 2026
Leadership Assets: The Intangible Game Changers
A 90-minute, dynamic workshop providing actionable frameworks to harness the hidden qualities that often determine executive success: credibility, presence, judgment, and trust.
All Career Levels
June 9–11, 2026
Strategic Pathways for Women
A 9-month cohort experience designed to strengthen cultural intelligence, strategic thinking, and executive presence through coaching, quarterly learning sessions, and peer collaboration.
Early Career to C-Suite Ready
August 5–7, 2026
Leadership Development Experience
A flagship leadership convening equipping corporate professionals with strategies, executive insight, and peer engagement in an environment that reflects the lived experience of today’s leaders.
C-Suite & C-Suite Ready
September 2026
The C-Suite Academy
Led by CEOs, The ELC members, and experienced executive coaches, this program offers the strategic frameworks, insight, and peer relationships leaders need to succeed at the most consequential levels of enterprise leadership.
Mid-Level to Senior Leadership
October 29–30, 2026
Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium
A two-day professional development conference designed to strengthen leadership capability, expand networks, and prepare leaders for enterprise responsibility.
Senior-Level Professionals
Quarterly 2026
Voices of The ELC
A quarterly leadership forum featuring The ELC members and thought leaders sharing bold perspectives on the forces shaping business, leadership, and enterprise performance.
Faculty & ELC Member Voices
Institute programs are led by accomplished executive coaches and facilitators and informed by the experience of The ELC members — senior executives and CEOs leading at the highest levels of the Fortune 500 — who bring practical, hard-won insight into the realities of enterprise leadership.
Participants gain exposure to leaders who have navigated the same complexity, responsibility, and decision-making required at the highest levels of business.
Build the Leadership Pipeline Your Organization Needs
The organizations that will win over the next decade are investing in their leaders right now. When you send your high performing leaders to an Institute program, you are doing more than offering a development benefit — you are strengthening the leadership pipeline that drives long-term performance and building a culture where top talent wants to stay.
BY THE NUMBERS
The Results Speak for Themselves
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
From Our Participants and Partners
Invest in Leadership That Performs
Whether you are exploring programs for yourself or developing a leadership strategy for your organization, the Institute can help identify the right path forward.
