Executive Presence and Effective Communication

Catalog description

C-suite executives need to demonstrate "executive presence" which include leadership traits that center around strong communication skills, gravitas, broad business acumen, and overall appearance and authenticity. The objective of this course is to help position students for promotions into executive leadership positions by demonstrating an "executive presence" that signifies they are ready to engage with C-Suite executives and boards of directors. This graduate course is designed to develop and enhance students' executive-level presence in how they present themselves and interact with individuals serving at the C-Suite and board levels. This includes effective communication skills, focusing on both written and oral communication, effective presentation strategies (in-person and virtual), strategic mindset and dialogue, and overall executive poise. The focus of the course will be on C-suite executives and Board of Directors, emphasizing how leaders communicate the critical dimensions of risk management in relation to organizational strategies to both internal and external stakeholders.