2020 NGA Executive Leadership Development Program

Holding a Dyson notebook next to Warren Hall

Welcome!

We’re looking forward to your participation in this year’s NGA Executive Leadership Development Program at Cornell University. You join an impressive group of participants who, together with our outstanding faculty, will create a stimulating and challenging experience—one that will have a positive impact on your career.

Travel

The program begins on Sunday, May 31, 2020 with an orientation at 6:00 p.m. inside the Statler Amptiheater, followed by a Welcome reception and dinner on the 2nd floor of the Statler Hotel. The program concludes on Thursday, June 4th.

Please complete a travel survey by May 1, 2020. Also, keep in mind that if you arrive early Saturday, May 30 or depart after Thursday June 4th, you will be responsible for the additional cost of lodging.

Lodging

Statler Hotel panorama at sunset

We have reserved a room for you at The Statler Hotel, centrally located on the Cornell campus and connected to the School of Hotel Administration. Your tuition covers the cost of lodging for four nights from Sunday May 31, through Wednesday June 3, (check-out on Thursday, June 4).

Please keep in mind that if you arrive early Saturday, May 31 or depart after Thursday June 4th, you will be responsible for the additional cost of lodging.

Statler Contact Information
Phone: 607-254-2500

Schedule

Classes begin each day at 8:00 a.m. in The Statler Hotel and typically end in the late afternoon. It is strongly recommended to complete all of the pre-work assignments prior to arrival. You can plan to read or review any pre-reads or assignments on free evenings. While a laptop is advantageous to use for certain sessions, we ask that you avoid distractions that may detract from the immersive learning experience.

Sunday March 31 Monday June 1 Tuesday June 2 Wednesday June 3 Thursday June 4
8:00-9:45
The Challenges of Leadership in
Today’s World
Mike Hostetler
8:00-9:45
Leadership ~vs~
Management
Michael Feiner
8:00-9:30
Strategy
Bill Drake
8:30-10:45
Creating Your Own Future
Mike Hostetler
9:45-10:00 Break 9:45-10:00 Break 9:30-9:45 Break 10:45-11:15 Break, Check-out
10:00-12:00
FIRO-B and
Leading Teams
Mike Hostetler
10:00-11:30
The Laws of Leadership
Michael Feiner
9:45-11:00
The Leadership Team: Datavision
Mike Hostetler
11:15-12:00 Closing Remarks and
Certificate Presentation
12:00-12:45 Lunch 11:30am-1:00 Lunch 11:30-1:00 Lunch 12:00 Program Conclusion
4PM Hotel Check-In 122:45-3:15
Benchmarks
Mike Hostetler
11:30-12:15
12:15-1:00
1:1 Feedback Sessions
11:30-12:15
12:15-1:00
1:1 Feedback Sessions
6:00-7:00 Orientation 3:15-3:30 Group Photo 1:00-3:00
Laws of Leadership
Michael Feiner
1:00-2:00pm
Strategic Decision Making
Mike Hostetler
7:00-7:45 Reception 3:30-3:45 Break 3:00-3:15 Break 2:00-2:15 Break
7:45-9:00 Dinner 6:00-6:45 1:1
Feedback Sessions
3:15-4:00 Case Study
Michael Feiner
2:15-4:00
Strategic Decision Making
Mike Hostetler
Dinner on Own 4:00-4:45
4:45-5:30 1:1 Feedback Sessions
4:00-4:45 1:1
Feedback Sessions
6:00-8:00 Dinner
Hall of Fame Room
6:00-8:00 Dinner
401 Physical Science