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Leadership Development Program (LDP)®
Leading from the middle is a constant balancing act, managing competing demands from both above and below. It requires fostering collaboration across the organization and around the globe, and success requires courage, curiosity, and compassion. Our world-renowned, personalized leadership training develops the capabilities needed most.
Best for
Mid-level leaders
Format
In personParticipants take the program together all at once, in the same geographic location. or
Live onlineParticipants take the program together all at once, interacting with the instructor & each other, virtually, in real time.
Duration
5-day intensive, within a 5-month journey
Model
Live instructor-led, with executive coach
Class Size
Faculty-to-participant ratio: 1:12
Locations
Americas
APAC
EMEA
About the Program Experience
The Original Leadership Development Program (LDP)®
There’s a reason this program has endured. The longest-running and most widely recognized program of its kind in the world, our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is the original program that pioneered the field and set the global standard.
Often imitated, never duplicated, LDP is a highly personalized, evidence-based, holistic leadership training program built on decades of research yet highly relevant to today’s people leaders.
The program builds the critical skillsets, mindsets, and confidence that leaders of managers need to handle complexity, challenges, and uncertainty; inspire commitment on their teams; and translate strategy into effective action.
Who Should Attend
LDP is designed to address the unique competencies needed and challenges faced by those leading from the middle of their organizations: Experienced leaders, mid-level managers, directors, and leaders of senior professionals.
What Participants Learn
Participants in our Leadership Development Program learn:
- How to enhance their impact as leaders by building greater self-awareness and agility
- Ways to inspire others, whether leading teams in person, virtually, or in hybrid settings
- Techniques for giving and receiving feedback more effectively
- Holistic resilience tools to understand and leverage their whole selves
- Skills for building trust and leading with authenticity in a complex and changing world
- Mindsets of curiosity, compassion, and courage to meet the challenges of today and create success that can shape the future
Program participants come away with a clearer understanding of themselves and who they are as leaders, discover how to find balance to thrive both personally and professionally, and find new perspectives to help them forge a clear path forward.
Why Choose Our Leadership Development Program?
With hundreds of thousands of proud program alumni around the globe, our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is the one that started it all.
The world’s most widely known and longest-running leadership development training program, LDP has been the choice of literally thousands of organizations who have trusted us to develop their leaders. This leadership training program provides:
- Evidence-based learning, addressing what our decades of research has found are the top challenges faced and competencies needed when leading from the middle
- Highly individualized feedback, with personalized insights from 360s and other assessments, executive coaching, and peer learning to unlock self-awareness, reflection, and personal and professional development
- World-class faculty, highly trained and experienced in classroom delivery and group facilitation (both in person and virtually)
- Real-world application, with dedicated time to focus on tackling a current leadership challenge that really matters to the participant and their organization
- Ongoing support and tools for applying new skills and behaviors, including follow-up coaching and access to our exclusive alumni community
- Continuing education credentials — [program-ceus-description program_code=”LDP”]
- Lasting results and return on investment, with post-program impact data showing high participant satisfaction, lasting and meaningful changes for individual leaders, and sustained impact on their teams and organizations
What’s Included
The leadership development program learning journey includes intensive, individualized assessments, innovative and hands-on learning exercises, peer feedback, and 1:1 sessions with an executive coach to help reinforce learning and sustain transformation.
Delivered by highly qualified faculty and coaches, this proven leadership development training includes:
- 360-degree assessment + 2 self-assessments
- Research-based curriculum on the skillsets and mindsets required to lead from the middle
- Hands-on practice applying new skills to a real-world challenge
- 5 hours of one-on-one coaching
Program Agenda
Preparing a Foundation for Lasting Impact
In the 2 months leading up to the program intensive, participants prepare for the experience by engaging in required online coursework.
This allows time to complete assessments and other activities, ensuring each participant receives maximum benefit from their CCL experience to support their personal and professional growth.
Engaging in the Program Intensive: Program Agenda
Whether experiencing the 5-day program intensive live in person or live online, participants explore the following topics:
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 |
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| Understanding Yourself in a Complex and Changing World | Accelerating Team Achievement & Belonging | Increasing Capacity in Organizational Systems | Finding Opportunity in Challenges & New Solutions to Systemic Problems | Setting a New Direction |
During the program intensive, in-person classes are held from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm local time Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 am to 12:00 noon local time on Friday.
The Next Chapter
To help ensure sustained learning and reinforce lasting behavior change after the 5-day intensive, participants continue to receive support for their development through:
- Conversations with an executive coach during 2 personalized follow-up coaching sessions
- Opportunities to reconnect with program peers
- Access to toolkits and alumni resources to continue the learning and plan their next steps
- Measurement of application and growth through a final assessment, the Reflections® 360
Accommodations & Logistics
Program tuition includes all program materials and some meals and transportation. Participants are responsible for reserving and paying for their hotel, airfare, additional meals, and other travel expenses.
We strongly encourage participants to book early at the designated program hotel to access the CCL-provided transportation to and from the program each day. Details vary by program and location. After you register, you’ll receive a link to our Leadership Accelerator platform, where you’ll find the recommended program hotel and travel information specific to your program.
Program Requirements & Cancellation Information
Requirements for Program Participation
Our programs provide personalized insights into participants’ unique leadership style and abilities. Completing required online coursework and assessments ensures maximum benefit from the development experience to support personal and professional growth. Specific assignments will be communicated with ample time for completion.
Payment & Cancellation Information
Online registration requires payment by credit card. If you require other payment methods, such as invoicing your organization, please contact us to register.
If you need to transfer or cancel a program registration, fees may apply. Please review our Transfer & Cancellation Policy for complete details.
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1 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2026
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This 19-acre, tranquil, wooded campus is the headquarters for our research, publication, and product development work. It’s also an ideal setting to reflect on personal leadership abilities and develop new skills and perspectives. We offer a wide variety of open-enrollment and custom programs through this location.
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$8,250 USD
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Our Greensboro Campus
This 19-acre, tranquil, wooded campus is the headquarters for our research, publication, and product development work. It’s also an ideal setting to reflect on personal leadership abilities and develop new skills and perspectives. We offer a wide variety of open-enrollment and custom programs through this location.
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1 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2026
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Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LDI) has been a CCL Network Associate since 1981. Eckerd College is a private, liberal arts college with a national reputation for its innovative educational programs.
CCL leadership development programs delivered by trained faculty at one of our partner organizations
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$8,250 USD
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1 Jun 2026 - 5 Jun 2026
CCL leadership development programs delivered by trained faculty at one of our partner organizations
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Program Full
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Eckerd College in St. Petersburg
Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LDI) has been a CCL Network Associate since 1981. Eckerd College is a private, liberal arts college with a national reputation for its innovative educational programs.
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$8,250 USD
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8 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
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Our Colorado Springs campus houses classrooms, action learning laboratories, and a fitness center on its 66 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. It combines a stimulating setting for reflection and development with an experienced staff dedicated to providing leaders with the most effective means of implementing practical individual and organizational change. In addition to training, this facility conducts extensive research on assessment instruments, teams, and issues relevant to senior executives.
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$8,250 USD
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8 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
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Our Colorado Springs Campus
Our Colorado Springs campus houses classrooms, action learning laboratories, and a fitness center on its 66 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. It combines a stimulating setting for reflection and development with an experienced staff dedicated to providing leaders with the most effective means of implementing practical individual and organizational change. In addition to training, this facility conducts extensive research on assessment instruments, teams, and issues relevant to senior executives.
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$8,250 USD
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8 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
Program Full
The capital of Spain, Madrid offers famous museums, luxury shopping, world cuisine, and legendary nightlife, as well as charming historic neighborhoods, parks, and cultural centers.
English
€7,750 EUR
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8 Jun 2026 - 12 Jun 2026
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Madrid, Spain
The capital of Spain, Madrid offers famous museums, luxury shopping, world cuisine, and legendary nightlife, as well as charming historic neighborhoods, parks, and cultural centers.
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€7,750 EUR
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22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
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Our San Diego campus is an ideal location for organizations on the West Coast, Pacific Rim, and beyond. In addition to offering open-enrollment programs, our state of-the-art training facilities and experienced staff host custom programs to meet the particular needs of organizations and their leaders. Although the training days are full, the San Diego campus is just minutes away from the beaches of La Jolla, Torrey Pines golf course and nature reserve, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. This provides the perfect opportunity for reflection and recreation before or after a program.
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$8,250 USD
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22 Jun 2026 - 26 Jun 2026
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Our San Diego Campus
Our San Diego campus is an ideal location for organizations on the West Coast, Pacific Rim, and beyond. In addition to offering open-enrollment programs, our state of-the-art training facilities and experienced staff host custom programs to meet the particular needs of organizations and their leaders. Although the training days are full, the San Diego campus is just minutes away from the beaches of La Jolla, Torrey Pines golf course and nature reserve, and the world-famous San Diego Zoo. This provides the perfect opportunity for reflection and recreation before or after a program.
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29 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its scenic canals and parks, rich history, and artistic heritage. The city’s attractions include museums, castles, and bicycle paths, and its museums feature works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
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29 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its scenic canals and parks, rich history, and artistic heritage. The city’s attractions include museums, castles, and bicycle paths, and its museums feature works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Vermeer.
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6 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026
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Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LDI) has been a CCL Network Associate since 1981. Eckerd College is a private, liberal arts college with a national reputation for its innovative educational programs.
CCL leadership development programs delivered by trained faculty at one of our partner organizations
English
$8,250 USD
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6 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026
CCL leadership development programs delivered by trained faculty at one of our partner organizations
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Available
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Eckerd College in St. Petersburg
Located in St. Petersburg, FL, the Eckerd College Leadership Development Institute (LDI) has been a CCL Network Associate since 1981. Eckerd College is a private, liberal arts college with a national reputation for its innovative educational programs.
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English
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$8,250 USD
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6 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026
Available
Our Colorado Springs campus houses classrooms, action learning laboratories, and a fitness center on its 66 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. It combines a stimulating setting for reflection and development with an experienced staff dedicated to providing leaders with the most effective means of implementing practical individual and organizational change. In addition to training, this facility conducts extensive research on assessment instruments, teams, and issues relevant to senior executives.
English
$8,250 USD
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6 Jul 2026 - 10 Jul 2026
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Available
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Our Colorado Springs Campus
Our Colorado Springs campus houses classrooms, action learning laboratories, and a fitness center on its 66 acres at the foot of Pikes Peak. It combines a stimulating setting for reflection and development with an experienced staff dedicated to providing leaders with the most effective means of implementing practical individual and organizational change. In addition to training, this facility conducts extensive research on assessment instruments, teams, and issues relevant to senior executives.
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$8,250 USD
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Impact of Our Leadership Development Program (LDP)®
With hundreds of thousands of alumni, our global Leadership Development Program (LDP)® gets high marks for satisfaction. Participants consistently report greater self-awareness and significant positive changes in influence, teamwork, and communication skills:
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say they are better prepared for future responsibilities
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In fact, many program alumni will tell you that LDP was the most transformational development experience they’ve ever had.
What Our Alumni Are Saying
As a top-ranked provider of leadership development, we’ve shaped the industry for more than 50 years and are trusted globally to design and deliver solutions that enable individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. Clients around the world — including 2/3 of the Fortune 1000 — have partnered with us to offer our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)® to their leaders, driving remarkable transformations at their organizations.
But don’t just take our word for it — take theirs.
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More Information About Our Leadership Development Program
What is a leadership development program?
A leadership development program helps build an individual’s leadership skill and capacity to excel, both personally and professionally, in their role and organization. The best leadership development programs are research-based and build needed competencies while preparing leaders to tackle the challenges they face.
At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), we’ve been pioneering leadership training and research since the 1970s, and we literally hold the trademark for leadership development training with our flagship Leadership Development Program (LDP)®, the longest-running program of its kind in the world. With over 100,000 global alumni, our Leadership Development Program is widely recognized as best-in-class leadership training and provides a highly personalized, transformational learning experience for leaders.
Why is professional development important for leaders?
Professional development is important for leaders because it helps ensure their skills and knowledge stay up-to-date. Our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® provides participants a clearer understanding of their leadership style, as well as opportunities for skill development and personal and professional goal-setting — which are crucial to success.
The program is specifically tailored to support mid- to senior-level leaders, and helps them bridge the gap between senior management and the front lines while building self-awareness and critical leadership competencies.
What skills will leaders learn in the Leadership Development Program?
Participants of our Leadership Development Program (LDP)® learn how to lead more effectively across boundaries, align their teams around a shared direction, build team commitment and collaboration, solve complex issues and balance competing priorities, manage stress and increase resiliency, and engage with a network for support.
What type of leaders should participate in a leadership development program?
Leaders at all levels can benefit from leadership development training programs, but our world-class Leadership Development Program (LDP)® is an immersive training created specifically for the needs of mid- to senior-level leaders — those who are “leading from the middle.” This may include team leaders, general managers, plant managers, regional managers, divisional managers, directors, and even vice presidents. This research-based leadership development training program is built around the 6 key skills mid-level leaders need to succeed.
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