Global Leadership Program

At the New York Institute of Finance, we believe that technical skills go hand in hand with professional skills. The New York Institute of Finance is proud to enhance its Professional Skills Curriculum with a unique, four week leadership program for global entry and mid-level professionals.

As with all of our Special programs, the Leadership program will be taught by industry leaders and will combine classroom instruction with case studies, individual and team presentations and networking opportunities. New York Institute of Finance always emphasizes the practical application of its curriculum and the leadership program will provide ample opportunities for hands-on practice.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! Register and pay for the October Program in New York City by September 1st to take advantage of a 15% discount (reflected in the pricing below). (Note: There will be no refunds or switches allowed on Early Bird enrollments. Discounted Early Bird enrollments cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.) Please call our Customer Care Team at 1-888-641-6616 (1-212-641-6616 for non-US inquiries) for details or registration assistance.


The program's global approach makes it suitable for global business owners, managers, supervisors, divisional heads, planning and coordinating professionals, public relations professionals in the financial services or corporate industries. Participants in our program will receive a course completion certificate in order to submit the training for CPE credits to their professional certification authority.
No advance preparation required.
Students will be able to:
  • Assess your individual leadership style
  • Use effective leadership concepts and tools
  • Explore the changing global economic environment and its effects on individual leaders and businesses
  • Understand how cultural differences impact the success of global leaders
  • Ensure effective local implementation of your global business strategies
  • Understand country competitiveness and the current developments in defining country competitiveness
  • Manage, develop and communicate with key players across cultures
  • Appreciate the different global trading and investment systems
  • Lead your international management teams to successfully implement business strategies, organizational change and development
  • Successfully influence negotiations and build strategies for conflict resolution
  • Achieve personal and professional goals through giving and receiving feedback
  • Understand the implications of international laws and regulations on global commerce and cooperation
  • Explore the importance of research and best practices
  • Implement effective written and oral communication skills
  • Learn to think and act strategically and lead through structural change
  • Work collaboratively on a final case study team presentation
Week 1 - Day 1 - Introduction to Program and Case Study

Week 1 - Day 2 & 3 - Leadership: The Art & Science of Leadership

Week 1 - Day 4 - Coaching & Commitment to High Performance

Week 1 - Day 5 - Negotiating a Win Win

Week 2 - Day 1 - Country Competitiveness

Week 2 - Days 2 & 3 - Effective Business Writing/Business Emails

Week 2 - Day 4 - Presentation Excellence: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Week 2 - Day 5 - Strategic Thinking: A Strategy that Works

Week 3 - Day 1 - The Global Economy & Economic Indicators

Week 3 - Day 2 - Reading and Research Skills

Week 3 - Day 3 - World Economic Outlook

Week 3 - Day 4 - The Development Challenge: Emerging Markets

Week 3 - Day 5 - Global Trading and Investments

Week 4 - Days 1 & 2 - Business and Functional Strategies

Week 4 - Day 3 - Organizational Change and Execution

Week 4 - Day 4 - Preparation and Coaching for Final Case Study Presentations

Week 4 - Day 5 - Case Study Presentations
    Special Guest Speakers

Clients who register for this course will receive a complimentary 4-month subscription to FT.com. The Financial Times is the world's most respected financial newspaper, providing a broad assessment on finance, business and the industrial sector. The move to the electronic version follows an ongoing review of our environmental responsibilities as a global business and as part of the Pearson group. FT.com also has features that are not available in hard copy, such as: Special Reports, Alphaville, editor blogs, education sections and much more! Subscriptions will start within 6-8 weeks of the start of class and are limited to one subscription per client. (Please note: as of May 1, 2011, the electronic subscription replaces the hard-copy 3-month Financial Times subscription.)

Lunch is included for all students taking day classes.