“During the course of the training I solved a critical workflow issue, reshaped next year’s strategy, and changed the rules of engagement for a very large team.”Christine Stone
Program Manager Technology Services
Volkswagen Credit, Inc.
Lake Forest Corporate Education Business Leadership Certificate Program for IT Professionals
Unleash Your IT Talent to Drive Your Business Results
Based upon our primary research with senior level executives on developing IT professionals into business leaders, LFCE has created an exceptional Business Leadership Certificate Program for IT Professionals. This LFCE program provides the opportunity for a team of your IT professionals to work on an actual project specific to your organization.
This intensive, five-day program is delivered by a faculty of experienced business leaders selected for their high level of business expertise, demonstrated leadership skills, and genuine passion for teaching.
All LFCE programs are tailored to your industry and your organization’s culture to maximize learning, retention, and the application of new knowledge, attitudes, skills, and habits.
Program Benefits to IT Professionals
> Learn and practice a Business Consulting Model that provides practical methods to assess and engage both internal and external customers
> Improve ability to define technology initiatives in a clear, concise business context
> Expand influence by developing a more agile communication style
> Learn to analyze and present the financial impact of IT projects
> Improve ability to align your IT projects with corporate strategy
Who Should Attend
IT professionals who need to expand their business and communication skills, such as:
> Relationship Managers
> IT Business Analysts
> Systems Directors
> Project Leaders
Program Format
> The learning continuum includes two modules:
• One 3-day session
• One 2-day session (approximately one month after the first session)
• Field work assignment between sessions
• Personalized coaching sessions available
> Highly interactive and designed specifically for IT professionals
> Facilitated by experienced practitioner faculty
> Features technology case studies
> Features an interactive computerized simulation for IT professionals
> Opportunity to apply learning directly to your company projects
For complete information, scroll up to the right side column of this page to download the program description and the curriculum description.
