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In honour of National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Ontario and across Turtle Island, Schulich ExecEd and the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) are proud to feature the second cohort of the Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders.

This tailored program brought together Indigenous leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals to build strategic thinking, financial acumen, and leadership capability through practical, culturally grounded learning.

What makes this program especially meaningful is the impact it had on participants. Alumni shared how it gave them new language, frameworks, and confidence they could apply right away. Read the full article here to see what alumni of the Schulich Mini-MBA for Indigenous Leaders say: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/news/program-spotlight-ccib-x-schulich-mini-mba-for-indigenous-leaders/

Senior leadership often involves navigating uncertainty, making difficult decisions, and balancing short-term priorities with long-term direction. As responsibilities expand, leaders are expected to provide clarity while guiding organizations through change and complexity.

Schulich ExecEd’s Certificate in Senior Leadership is designed for senior managers, directors, and aspiring executives looking to strengthen their approach to strategic decision-making and leadership in ambiguous environments. Participants explore topics including courageous leadership, resilience, strategic foresight, innovation, and organizational transformation.

Through practical discussions and applied learning, the program encourages participants to examine how they lead, respond to uncertainty, and create conditions for sustainable success. The experience concludes with the development of a personalized leadership blueprint that can be applied directly in their professional context.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/certificate-in-senior-leadership/

This Pride Month, we reflect on the progress made toward greater inclusion while recognizing the work that still lies ahead.

"At Schulich ExecEd, we believe that fostering environments where people feel respected, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves is essential to building stronger organizations, communities, and society as a whole," shares Rami Mayer, Executive Director of Schulich ExecEd. "During Pride Month and throughout the year, we celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQI+ community, and reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where every individual feels accepted and supported and can lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity. Most importantly, we strive to create environments where each person feels truly seen, heard, valued, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging."

We also take this time to honour the individuals and communities whose courage and advocacy have helped shape a more equitable future. Their efforts continue to inspire how we approach leadership, learning, and the environments we create.

Read the full message: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/news/celebrating-pride-month-at-schulich-execed-2026/

Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how organizations operate, make decisions, and plan for change. Understanding how to work with AI and analytics is becoming an important part of strategic leadership.

Schulich ExecEd's Applied Graduate Certificate in AI & Analytics for Leaders is designed to help professionals build practical fluency in AI, analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Through applied learning and hands-on exercises, participants explore how AI tools can support innovation, organizational performance, and more informed decision-making.

The program includes Canada’s first AI & Data Leadership Lab, where participants engage directly with tools such as ChatGPT while exploring responsible and practical AI adoption.

Designed for mid-career and senior professionals, the program focuses on connecting AI and analytics concepts to practical workplace applications while supporting thoughtful approaches to digital transformation.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/applied-graduate-certificate-in-ai-analytics-for-leaders/

Professionals present every day, through meetings, project updates, proposals, and leadership conversations. Yet effective presentations often require more than content alone. How information is organized, communicated, and delivered influences understanding and engagement.

Schulich ExecEd's Certificate in Presentation Skills provides a practical learning experience for professionals looking to strengthen how they prepare and deliver presentations. Through applied exercises and guided practice, participants work on message structure, audience engagement, executive presence, and delivery techniques across different communication settings.

Participants are encouraged to reflect on their own communication style while building approaches that support greater clarity and confidence in professional interactions.

Communicate with clarity. Lead with precision.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/certificate-in-presentation-skills/

Municipal leadership continues to evolve as communities face increasing complexity, changing priorities, and growing expectations. Leading in this environment requires not only operational knowledge, but also strategic thinking, adaptability, and the ability to navigate competing interests. Schulich ExecEd's Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership is designed to support leaders working across these realities.

Structured over 9 days of study, the program explores key areas including strategic municipal leadership, future-proofing municipalities, coaching and mentoring, inter-municipal collaboration, leadership agility, technological disruption, and transformative leadership. Participants are encouraged to connect program concepts directly to municipal challenges and opportunities within their own contexts.

The program is designed for municipal managers, supervisors, senior leaders, and public sector professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership approach while navigating change across local government environments.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/masters-certificate-in-municipal-leadership/

Sales leadership often requires a shift from individual performance to guiding team ex*****on. The transition involves building structure, coaching performance, and creating consistent processes that support long-term results.

Schulich ExecEd's Certificate in Sales Management is designed to help participants develop a practical approach to leading sales teams through planning, performance coaching, prioritization, and day-to-day ex*****on. Over five days of study, participants explore how to strengthen sales leadership capabilities while building a more focused management process.

The program encourages participants to examine how sales objectives translate into team performance and ex*****on. Emphasis is placed on identifying barriers to progress, improving follow-through, and creating repeatable practices that support consistency over time.

Schulich ExecEd's Masters Certificate in Public Sector Leadership is designed to help public sector professionals strengthen those capabilities through a structured, applied learning experience. Across 9 days of study, participants explore leadership mindsets connected to strategic leadership, results leadership, and executive leadership within public service environments.

The program examines the realities of leadership in government and public institutions, including stakeholder management, innovation, decision-making, and organizational change. Emphasis is placed on practical reflection and real-world application, allowing participants to connect program concepts directly to their professional context.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/masters-certificate-in-public-sector-leadership/

How leaders communicate, carry themselves, and respond under pressure often shapes how their ideas are received. Executive presence is not a fixed trait, but a set of behaviours that can be examined, refined, and practiced over time.

Schulich ExecEd's Schulich Executive Presence program focuses on developing greater awareness of how leaders show up in professional environments, both in person and virtually. Through guided exploration of communication, body language, interpersonal dynamics, and storytelling, participants build a more intentional approach to leadership presence.

The program encourages participants to reflect on how their communication style influences perception, trust, and engagement. Emphasis is placed on practical application, helping leaders strengthen clarity, composure, and adaptability in workplace interactions.

Learn more: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/schulich-executive-presence/

Last call to enrol in to Schulich ExecEd's Leadership 2: Advanced Leadership for Senior Managers and Directors.

Designed for experienced leaders navigating increasingly complex organizational environments, this five-day program explores how leadership evolves at more senior levels of responsibility. Participants examine topics including purposeful leadership, organizational design, culture shaping, strategic decision-making, and mobilizing teams.

The program encourages leaders to step back from day-to-day demands and reflect on how they approach structure, direction, and decision-making across the organization. Emphasis is placed on practical application, helping participants connect concepts directly to their own leadership context.

Upcoming session begins May 25, 2026.

Enrol now: https://execed.schulich.yorku.ca/program/leadership-2-advanced-leadership-for-senior-managers-and-directors/