Keys to Global Leadership
- 3 week program
- 6-8 study hours per week
- 100% Flexibility
- Certificate of completion
| Next start date | 8 October 2025 |
Acquire the skills to lead in an interconnected world
- Learn how to adjust leadership styles when working across diverse, multicultural teams and functions.
- Gain a deeper understanding of how culture, language and generational differences shape behavior and communication in the workplace.
- Acquire clear frameworks for handling tough leadership choices, including balancing business goals with social, environmental and cultural criteria.
- Adapt to the rise of AI by learning how to use emotional intelligence to lead with empathy, build trust, and make ethical decisions – with or without AI.
This transformative course equips leaders with essential skills to thrive in today’s interconnected world. Across three intensive weeks, participants cover foundational and advanced topics which are required for the global leader’s toolbox.
After an introduction to the fundamentals of global leadership, participants explore ways to adapt their leadership styles to the unique demands of cross-cultural and cross-functional environments.
The course then builds an understanding of how to create a psychologically safe environment, before a practical application enabling participants to apply learned strategies in real-world settings.
100% flexible learning
Study in your own time and at your own pace
Certificate of completion
Official certificate from Glion to add to your CV/LinkedIn profile.
Peer-to-peer networking
Build your professional network through interactions with fellow participants.
Direct faculty interaction
Get your questions answered and receive direct developmental feedback.
Book a call to learn more
Arrange a call with an education advisor who can tell you more about this program
Get answers to questions such as:
- How to combine your study with your work, social and family life
- If this course is right for your career goals
- What you’ll learn in specific classes/modules
100% flexible online learning that puts you in control
This program puts you in complete control of your learning journey. Choose the time, format and platform – we’ll do the rest!
- 100% online study that fits your schedule
- All live sessions recorded for catch-up on demand
- Content suitable for all devices – PC, mobile, tablet, etc.
A certificate that helps you stand out to recruiters
Your certificate of completion is an open badge you can share on your CV, LinkedIn profile, email signature, and more.
Backed by Glion – the #4 ranked school for Employer Reputation globally (QS Rankings by subject 2024).
Discover the secrets of successful leaders across three immersive weeks
1 OF 6
Introduction to Global Leadership and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Explore the key traits of global leadership and take a deep dive into Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and why it’s essential for leading in a diverse, globalized world.
Also reflect on your own leadership style and how it might be enhanced.
2 OF 6
English as a Business Lingua Franca (BLF)
Examine the role of English as the global business language, while developing communication strategies suited to non-native English speakers.
Learn to overcome communication challenges inherent in multicultural environments.
3 OF 6
Leverage Diverse Perspectives for Innovation
Learn how to harness the strengths of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and problem-solving approaches to foster inclusive team environments that drive creativity, innovation, and effective collaboration.
Build your understanding of the core principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), while also exploring the concept of psychological safety and how it can help to create an atmosphere of excellence.
4 OF 6
Leading Across Generations in a Global Context
Build your understanding of the different generations present in today’s workforce, and how generational differences influence work habits, expectations, and leadership approaches.
5 OF 6
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in an AI-Driven World
Explore how emotional intelligence (EI) and artificial intelligence (AI) can play complementary roles in decision making and problem solving. Examine the impact of AI on global leadership practices, alongside ethical considerations and potential risks.
5 OF 6
Ethical Leadership in a Globalized World
Assess what it means to be an ethical leader in today’s interconnected, globalized world.
Discover the secrets of successful leaders across three immersive weeks
- Introduction to Global Leadership and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
- English as a Business Lingua Franca (BLF)
- Leverage Diverse Perspectives for Innovation
- Leading Across Generations in a Global Context
- The Role of Emotional Intelligence in an AI-Driven World
- Ethical Leadership in a Globalized World
Introduction to Global Leadership and Cultural Intelligence (CQ)
Explore the key traits of global leadership and take a deep dive into Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and why it’s essential for leading in a diverse, globalized world. Also reflect on your own leadership style and how it might be enhanced.
English as a Business Lingua Franca (BLF)
Examine the role of English as the global business language, while developing communication strategies suited to non-native English speakers. Learn to overcome communication challenges inherent in multicultural environments.
Leverage Diverse Perspectives for Innovation
Learn how to harness the strengths of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and problem-solving approaches to foster inclusive team environments that drive creativity, innovation, and effective collaboration. Build your understanding of the core principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), while also exploring the concept of psychological safety and how it can help to create an atmosphere of excellence.
Leading Across Generations in a Global Context
Build your understanding of the different generations present in today’s workforce, and how generational differences influence work habits, expectations, and leadership approaches.
The Role of Emotional Intelligence in an AI-Driven World
Explore how emotional intelligence (EI) and artificial intelligence (AI) can play complementary roles in decision making and problem solving. Examine the impact of AI on global leadership practices, alongside ethical considerations and potential risks.
Ethical Leadership in a Globalized World
Assess what it means to be an ethical leader in today’s interconnected, globalized world.
Meet your Faculty
All our Executive online courses are led by internationally recognized subject matter experts, able to deliver advanced, relevant, and up-to-the-minute knowledge.
Naida Culshaw
Visiting Faculty – Leadership Agility and “Being” Intrapreneurial
Naida Culshaw is a weaver and community alchemist, university lecturer and Doctorate of Business Administration candidate at Grenoble Ecole de Management, as well as a consultant and coach.
She brings to these sessions her 24 years in marketing and communications across diverse sectors; plus project management experience in both corporate and non-profit environments; as well as expertise in program development for both adults and youth. Topics she explores in the classroom include Social Responsibility in International Business, Managing Global Teams, as well as Collaborative Work and Project Effectiveness.
Campus: Switzerland
E. naida.culshaw@ext.glion.edu
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CHF 1,250 CHF 875
Special discounted offer ends in September
START DATES
8 October 2025
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