{"id":15596,"date":"2026-08-19T13:53:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/?page_id=15596"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:14:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T19:14:40","slug":"nga-executive-leadership-development-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/business.cornell.edu\/centers\/fimp\/programs\/nga-executive-leadership-development-program\/","title":{"rendered":"NGA Executive Leadership Development Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

June 6 – June 10, 2027
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The grocery industry is in the midst of a radical transformation which requires exceptional leadership skills from today’s executive. Forward-thinking leaders invest in their company’s future. Visionary companies continuously invest in business strategy and developing tomorrow’s leaders as part of ensuring long-term business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who should attend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Current executives in the food industry with large spans of control and responsibilities that must be largely accomplished through others. They must be rising executives who are candidates for increased “people” and general management responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sessions and presentations are augmented with guest speakers, case studies, working groups, and discussion. Key topics covered are: today’s food retailing climate, team dynamics, management leadership, decision making, negotiation, and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This industry-specific executive development program provides a high-impact learning opportunity through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n