Developing the Strategic Leader

FAQs

• How many people typically attend the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
• What is the background of the CCL faculty?
• What's included with my tuition?
• Where do I find program logistics for the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
• What is the full agenda for the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
• Is any pre-work required to attend the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
• What kind of feedback will I receive during Developing the Strategic Leader program?
• How do I register?
• How far in advance do I need to register for a program?
• How can I continue my learning after a CCL experience?
• What makes CCL unique?
• Is the Center for Creative Leadership on the GSA Training Schedule?
• Does CCL offer scholarships?
• What if I'm unable to attend a program in which I've already enrolled?

How many people typically attend the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
CCL values personalized attention so we keep the classroom size to a minimum. The average classroom size of the Developing the Strategic Leader program is 20 people.

What is the background of the CCL faculty?
CCL's faculty represents a rich diversity of academic credentials and business experience, including advanced degrees in behavioral psychology, organizational development, business and education. There is a high level of personal interaction between the faculty and the participants, because we believe such interactions create the best environment for learning and individual development.

What's included with my tuition?
Tuition covers all program materials, assessment feedback, and most meals. Lodging is not included in your tuition.

Where do I find program logistics for the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
CCL provides specific program logistics at time of registration. For general logistics or to learn more about CCL campuses, you can select the campus you wish to attend from the list below:

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Brussels, Belgium

What is the full agenda for the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
See our online agenda

Is any pre-work required to attend the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
One of CCL's primary beliefs is in the value of "assessment for development"- meaning that we use assessment tools to help you determine your strengths and development needs. Our extensive experience in the field of leadership development has taught us that this type of information can be the foundation for significant personal and professional growth. Consequently, we will ask you to fill out several assessments 7-8 weeks before you attend your program. It is not uncommon to invest several hours completing these surveys. Assessments to be completed by your boss, peers, and/or direct reports require their time as well and should be distributed promptly. Though time-consuming, the feedback received through these assessments is often cited as the most valuable aspect of the experience.

Your assessments will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We will not share your results with other participants, your co-workers, or anyone else in your organization.

What kind of feedback will I receive during the Developing the Strategic Leader program?
A one-to-one session with a certified CCL feedback coach helps participants integrate assessment data and learning's from the week. Carefully structured peer feedback sessions provide behavioral data to compare with data from assessments. You will also participate in a two-part business simulation that will help create alignment and implement strategic direction.

How do I register?

There are three easy ways to register:

1. Online: Our secure, online registration form allows you to select your desired program date and location, provide your contact and payment information, and submit your form directly through our Web site.
2. By Email, Postal Mail or Fax: Download a registration form in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) and submit as indicated on the form. Although available dates change regularly, the most current date and location information is found on the Dates & Registration page for each program.
3. By Phone: Simply call Client Services in the region where your program is located: +1 336 545 2810 (North America), +32 (0) 2 679 09 10 (Europe), or +65 6854 6000 (Asia).

How far in advance do I need to register for a program?
Class size is limited and many programs require the completion of assessment surveys (pre-course materials), which are distributed seven to eight weeks in advance of the program. For these reasons, it is important for you to apply as far in advance as possible.

How can I continue my learning after a CCL experience?
At any point before, during or after your program experience, you can stay on track with your goals and carry on the momentum outside the classroom by signing up for Leadership Coaching.

As a participant or alumnus of a CCL program or event, you automatically become a member of myCCL, CCL's online leadership community. Membership provides access to a wide array of e-newsletters, event and conference alerts, articles, special promotions, and tools and tips. A premium level has also been added to myCCL, allowing for even deeper access to leadership resources and networking. To learn more about the benefits of myCCL and myCCL Premium membership, please visit our myCCL Benefits Web page. To explore the various electronic and print communications that CCL provides, visit our Leadership Community Web page.

What makes CCL unique?
Since 1970, the Center for Creative Leadership has sustained its singular focus on leadership. CCL annually serves more than 20,000 leaders from more than 2,000 organizations - both public and private, including two-thirds of the Fortune 500. In a 2010 Financial Times survey, CCL ranked No. 3 overall, earning for the sixth straight year a Top 10 ranking worldwide among providers of executive education. CCL, which operates campuses in North America, Europe and Asia, is also ranked No. 7 worldwide for open-enrollment programs — the ninth straight year in the Top 10 in this category. The Center's open-enrollment programs also placed among the Top 10 in eight categories: aims achieved; course design; teaching materials; faculty; follow-up; preparation; new skills and learning; and international locations. For more information, see CCL's mission, philosophy and annual report.

Is the Center for Creative Leadership on the General Services Administration (GSA) Training Schedule?
The Center for Creative Leadership is proud to be on the Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS) GSA Schedule 874. CCL provides Federal government clients with a wide range of off-the-shelf and customized MOBIS-related training services and products to include open-enrollment programs, management, organizational and business improvement services, and assessment products. Our emphasis is on leadership training and development, and we consistently drive superior results through our 40 years of experience in the field and our unique approach to developing leadership talent. For more information about purchasing instruments or enrolling in our leadership programs, contact Client Services at +1 336 545 2810.

Does CCL offer scholarships?
As a nonprofit, educational institution, the Center for Creative Leadership is committed to assisting leaders from public service, education, state and local government and private nonprofit organizations. As part of this commitment, the Center maintains a scholarship plan in which one scholarship is set aside for each of its open-enrollment programs. (more...)

What if I'm unable to attend a program in which I've already enrolled?

Before a program begins, the Center incurs substantial administrative cost related to your registration. Therefore the following fees apply:

Number of Days before program	Substitutions Allowed	Transfer Fee	Cancellation Fee
More than 30 days	Yes (no fee)	None	None
15 - 30 days	Yes (no fee)	25% of tuition	50% of tuition
Less than 14 days	No	50% of tuition	100% of tuition

Transfers: Transfer requests must indicate the new date and/or new program the participant wishes to attend. 100% of the full tuition is non-refundable if:

• The participant does not attend another program within one year of the original program start date.
• The participant transfers more than two (2) times

Refunds: Any remaining balance of a cancelled program's payment can be applied to another CCL program within one year of the original program date. After one year, the balance is non-refundable.