Leadership Experiences
Empowering leaders through experiential learning
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The McGill Executive Institute’s Leadership Experiences offer immersive, research-driven programs tailored for leaders at every stage of their journey—from emerging managers to seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, and board members. With a focus on real-world application, these experiences enable participants to refine their leadership skills, innovate, and navigate complex challenges with confidence and purpose.
Each program blends hands-on exercises, case studies, and peer collaboration to create a transformative learning environment. Under the guidance of world-class faculty and industry leaders, you will gain insights rooted in the latest research and practical knowledge—equipping you to lead with agility and vision.
What is experiential learning?
Experiential learning immerses participants in active, hands-on engagement, transforming theory into practice. By reflecting on real-world scenarios and working through practical challenges, learners deepen their understanding and accelerate skill mastery. This approach moves beyond passive listening, enabling leaders to apply concepts, test ideas, and foster meaningful connections that endure long after the program concludes. It’s about learning by doing—driving genuine transformation and sustained impact.
For managers of all levels
Effective Leadership
Take a close look at key leadership challenges you currently face with the goal of gaining a toolkit for successful leadership
Influence and Assertiveness
Practical approaches for gaining support for your ideas, networking with those around you, and initiating positive change
McGill Change Management Leader
Learn change management to lead transformation, navigate organizational shifts, and drive lasting improvements with confidence and strategic insight
For executives and board members
McGill Executive Leadership Experience (MELE)
A fresh look at your leadership transformation
Program spotlight
McGill Executive Leadership Experience (MELE)
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A truly world-class experience
The McGill Executive Leadership Experience (MELE) offers a transformative six-day journey for seasoned managers and executives. Inspired by the teachings of renowned scholar Henry Mintzberg, this program emphasizes dynamic leadership growth, reflection, and practical skill development.
Participants engage in real-world projects, gain insights from peers, and receive expert coaching, all designed to elevate their strategic thinking, team leadership, and decision-making capabilities. MELE’s unique structure blends structured learning with reflective practice, allowing participants to explore new perspectives and align personal and professional growth goals.
Backed by world-class leaders: Henry Mintzberg
Henry Mintzberg’s Influence and Teaching Approach
Henry Mintzberg, one of the world’s most influential thinkers in management education, shapes the philosophy behind MELE. Central to Mintzberg’s approach is the power of reflection: stepping back from daily demands to thoughtfully consider what has been learned. This practice ensures that new concepts are not just understood but absorbed and integrated into leadership practice.
Mintzberg’s emphasis on reflection is woven into the program through daily sessions that encourage participants to consider their growth, share insights, and challenge assumptions. His approach to leadership education is rooted in real-world application and strategic insight, making it a powerful force for transformative change.