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KPMG’s Executive LeadershipInstitute for WomenA leadership development series created by KPMG’s Network ofDate20XX (KNOW) and The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By DesignWomenIn these economic times, the need for effective leadership has neverbeen more important. KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute forWomen is designed to equip participants with a deep understandingof the principles and practical skills that aim to allow them to achieveleadership excellence.KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institutefor Women——Created by KNOW in collaboration with The Leader’sEdge/Leaders By Design——A locally based program for highly talentedexecutive women who currently hold significantleadership positions——Practical instruction in leadership developmentthat delivers immediate impact and workplaceapplication——A certificate-based curriculum developed and taughtby experienced executives, who are also trainedpsychologists, researchers, and PhDs—each withmore than 25 years of experience in executivecoaching, leadership development, and careercounseling——A program of four half-day leadership sessionsconducted over the course of a year, reinforced withmonthly virtual meetings that provide personalizedinstruction and support from trained facilitators——An opportunity for networking with a diverse groupof senior women executives who represent a cadreof prestigious global companies——Distinct design that provides continuity, instruction,and networking for practical application to yourindividual work environmentKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women1——The opportunity to enhance individual awarenessand development through the use of reliable andvalid assessment tools——A limited enrollment that helps ensure effective andindividualized attention——Timely, convenient, and cost effective——CPE credits provided
CurriculumSession I: Thursday, March 14, 20198:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. – Networking breakfast8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. – Session including lunchLeading in the 21st Century WorkplaceThis course deals with the personal and interpersonalaspects of leadership and addresses how “genderintelligence” can improve exchanges at work.The session begins with an overview of women inCorporate America including a review of issues andchallenges such as confidence in the workplace.Participants will use a leadership style assessmentinstrument that evaluates their capacity in the fourdistinct dispositions of leadership and helps themapply each of the dispositions to appropriate workplacesituations. Participants will explore: the naturalstrengths women bring to the workplace; how tointeract successfully with the natural strengths of men;how brain science impacts work processes; and thebenefits of appreciating, understanding, and integratingthe different leadership styles between the genders.This course promises to provide the fundamentals forauthentic and collaborative leadership.Session II: Thursday, May 9, 20198:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. – Networking breakfast8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Session including lunchNavigating Your Organization and OptimizingYour InfluenceIn this interactive session, each participant will analyzeher ability to get things done through people, anddevelop a deeper understanding of the organizationaland cultural dynamics of her company. This segment willfocus on how to “map” the various stakeholders on anissue and how to develop approaches to building criticalmass in support of that issue. Additionally, this moduleaddresses the use of influencing tactics—how andwhen to use them. The goal of this class is to provideinsight into the participant’s personal style in order tomore effectively influence other people, while still beingtrue to herself.KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women2Session III: Thursday, July 18, 20198:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. – Networking breakfast8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Session including lunchBeing Resilient: A Key to Leadership SuccessThis seminar aims to reveal the strategies on howto become more resilient when faced with conflict,disappointment, and hard times. Participants will use aself-assessment instrument to determine their currentlevels of resiliency. The instrument will be reviewed bythe participants, and pinpoint strengths and potentialvulnerabilities and help to chart new strategies forenhancing personal well-being and overall performance.Additionally, this session aims to describe approaches tocreating team resiliency. At the conclusion, participantswill develop an action plan to build an internal reservoirof resiliency to tap into when needed.Session IV: Thursday, September 19, 20198:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. – Networking breakfast8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. – Session including lunchAccelerating Success: Strategies for Career GrowthParticipants will be led through an interactive sessionthat explores each person’s skills, strengths, and careerinterests. The discussion will include an exercise that isdesigned to give an individual knowledge and ownershipover her career planning and growth. A gap analysis willdetermine which experiences and skills each participantneeds to acquire to achieve her potential and careergoals. Additionally, participants will explore how tomesh their skills, strengths, and interests with theneeds of a civic, community, or nonprofit organizationto gain additional experience, contacts, and personalsatisfaction. In conclusion, participants should bemotivated to take control over their own careers, andgiven the encouragement and guidelines to do so.Graduation Celebration:October 2019 (exact date TBD)Reception: 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Continuous learningKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women comprises four half-day classroom sessions held on aquarterly basis. The sessions are hosted at KPMG LLP’s (KPMG), 345 Park Ave. New York, NY 10154.Each meeting will begin with breakfast followed by the classroom session. Attendees will participate ina combination of mini-lectures and interactive discussions around case studies and real-life leadershipchallenges. Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of each session to allow participants the opportunity tonetwork.Monthly facilitated discussions will be held in smaller cohort groups. Cohorts will discuss the applicationof the learnings to their own individual situations, receive guidance on and reinforcement of the principleslearned from previous sessions, and discuss reading assignments. The year’s program culminates in a finalcohort session and graduation ceremony.Candidates for KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute are women with significant years of leadershipexperience. The requirements for joining as a participant include being sponsored by your company and beinga high-performing, high-potential woman at the director level or above. All participants will be matched to anappropriate group of peers for the cohort groups.The cost per participant will be 5,500.KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women3
About KNOWKPMG’s Network of Women (KNOW) was originallyestablished in 2003 in three cities and has grown to morethan 60 chapters. KNOW plays a major role in supportingthe advancement of women at KPMG. Over thepast year, KNOW delivered nearly 300 professionaldevelopment and career advancement programs to anaudience of nearly 15,000 KPMG men and women.The objectives of KNOW are to help drive the firm’s“Employer of Choice” goal; recognize and celebratethe contributions and successes of our women;increase networking opportunities for women;develop mentoring relationships; highlight career andprofessional development opportunities; and providea forum for women to share experiences and supporteach other in personal and professional pursuits.KPMG is currently tied for the firm having the highestKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women4percentage of female equity partners among Big Fouraccounting firms, and is a recipient of the prestigiousCatalyst Award, an honor given to only a select feworganizations in recognition of their programs to supportand advance women in business.About The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By DesignThe Leader’s Edge/Leaders By Design is an internationalleadership development and consulting firm dedicatedto the growth and advancement of executive and highpotential men and women. Through tailored programs,leaders refine their communication styles, strategicthinking, networking skills, impact and presence, andpolitical awareness in order to capitalize on potentialopportunities and achieve high-impact results for theirorganizations.
KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institutefor Women TestimonialsKPMG is committed to leadership excellence. In forming KPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women, we haveteamed with The Leader’s Edge/Leaders By Design to create a sophisticated curriculum and successful program.The ELIW was a wonderful professionaldevelopment opportunity. It provided a nicebalance of content learning with practicalreinforcement within our cohort groups.The experience instilled a confidence in methat was underutilized. It reinforced thatmost women have similar challenges in theworkplace regardless of level and experience.The knowledge I gained on influencing styleshas already benefited me with my strategicrelationships. But above all, I learned one ofthe keys to long-term success is the powerof resiliency. We had the opportunity tocreate our resiliency plan, which is now apart of my life. I was honored to be a part ofthe program.– Dina Toal, Senior Manager and HumanResources Business Partner,ARRIS GroupKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute forWomen course provided a great opportunityfor me to network with a diverse and highlytalented group of women executives. Thisprogram has abetted me to identify, develop,and refine my own leadership skills and style,while using its practical applications in myworkplace and personal life.– Chandra Chudamani, Vice President –Finance,BAE Systems, IncKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institutefor Women course has been an incredibleopportunity to examine my own leadershipstyle, including both my strengths and areasof development and, critically, how that styleimpacts others with whom I work. It has beenan introspective journey that I am confidentwill serve to help me grow as a leader bothinside and outside the office.– Emily Denney, Senior Director,Brand Corporate affairs,AstraZeneca PharmaceuticalsThe seasoned Leader’s Edge/LeadersBy Design facilitators create a learningenvironment that encourages participants toopenly share their personal and professionalexperiences, which was an effectivemethod for me to evaluate and refine myown communication and leadership styles.I also found the opportunity to network witha group of highly talented senior executivewomen from diverse industries extremelymotivational. I know I will continue to activelyengage with many of the participants I metthrough KPMG’s Executive LeadershipInstitute for Women, and I would encourageany woman who wants to advance her career,as well as strengthen her effectiveness in thework environment, to participate in this forum.At Willis Towers Watson, we believe thatattracting, retaining and, motivating associateswith diverse backgrounds, opinions, andexperiences is critical for the success of ourcompany and clients. The KPMG ExecutiveLeadership Institute for Women is a wonderfulopportunity for professional women on myteam to network and discuss issues unique tothem with other women in leadership positions.The program allows women to share ideas,gain different perspectives, build confidence,and discover their own management styleas they build a strong foundation for theircareers. I am pleased to say that we are nowworking on graduating our fourth candidatefrom the program. We are also working onidentifying other Finance candidates who will beparticipating in the future. With the increasingnumber of professional women moving intosenior leadership positions, this program isinvaluable. We have certainly gained from it atWillis Towers Watson.– Lori Sabet, Managing Director, GlobalHuman Resources, The Carlyle Group– Norman J. Buchanan, Global Tax Director,Willis Towers WatsonKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women5
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Contact usFor more information or to discuss participating inKPMG’s Executive Leadership Institute for Women, please contact:Terryl CotePrincipal, AdvisoryKPMG LLPNew York Office212-954-6266terrylcote@kpmg.comMolly D. ShepardPresident & CEOThe Leader’s Edge/Leaders By titutes are being offered in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, NewYork City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Boston on variousdates/times throughout 2019.kpmg.com/socialmediaThe information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstances of any particular individual or entity.Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date itis received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No one should act upon such information without appropriate professional adviceafter a thorough examination of the particular situation. 2018 KPMG LLP, a Delaware limited liability partnership and the U.S. member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firmsaffiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. The KPMG nameand logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of KPMG International. NDPPS 807171
In these economic times, the need for effective leadership has never been more important. KPMG's Executive Leadership Institute for Women is designed to equip participants with a deep understanding of the principles and practical skills that aim to allow them to achieve leadership excellence. KPMG's Executive Leadership Institute for Women 1
