Executive Leadership Programme for Scotland and the Caribbean
Empowering leadership that bridges cultures and drives progress
Programme summary
- Dates: 10 June - 13 June 2025
- Location: Adam Smith Business School, 2 Discovery Place, Glasgow, G11 6EY
Designed for ambitious leaders, this programme equips you with the skills to drive innovation and growth in international environments. Gain valuable insights from industry experts, expand your network across Scotland and the Caribbean, and explore investment opportunities in the region.
Why this programme?
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Gain expert insights: Engage with industry leaders and esteemed faculty to deepen your understanding of current trends and best practices.
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Implement practical strategies: Learn actionable approaches to drive change and navigate digital transformation within your organisation.
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Whisky distillery tour: Discover how a leading whisky distillery accelerated its business growth, with exclusive insights from senior managers.
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Exclusive networking opportunities: Build connections with peers, potential customers, and business partners during events like a welcome dinner at the University of Glasgow's historic main campus.
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Investment opportunities for Scottish executives: Attend an optional session with InvestBarbados to explore potential investment opportunities in Barbados.
Key Subject Areas
This programme will cover the following subject areas:
Leadership for Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Develop the skills to foster creativity, balance innovation with efficiency, and align business growth with sustainability. Gain practical strategies to drive innovation while meeting social and environmental responsibilities.Strategy Storytelling
Learn to craft and communicate compelling narratives that inspire and engage stakeholders. Master storytelling techniques to clearly articulate your vision, values, goals, and strategies, while overcoming common challenges in strategic communication.Digital Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Explore how to leverage digital technologies and new business models to create value for customers, partners, and employees. Learn to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and culture, while identifying, evaluating, and executing new business ideas.Change Management
Develop the skills to diagnose change needs, design effective interventions, and build a culture of agility and resilience. Learn to navigate resistance, uncertainty, and ambiguity while enhancing your change leadership style.Programme Objectives
On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:
Empower your leadership
Participant profile
This programme is designed for ambitious leaders looking to connect with peers across the Caribbean and Europe while sharpening their leadership edge. Ideal participants include senior executives, CEOs, directors, managing partners, vice presidents, consultants, and entrepreneurial leaders, especially those leading SMEs or family-run businesses.
We welcome diverse perspectives and value individuals committed to growth, collaboration, and impactful leadership.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the programme, please contact us at: business-executiveleadership@glasgow.ac.uk
Programme Fees
- Early bird rate: £2,700 GBP (Deadline: Tuesday, 29 April 2025)
- Standard rate: £3,000 GBP (Deadline: Monday, 26 May 2025)
Secure your spot early and save on registration!
What is included in the programme fee?
The fee includes the welcome dinner, networking lunches and coffee breaks. Accommodation and travel are not included and need to be organised by participants themselves.
What is the cancellation policy?
Regions
Barbados
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Key sectors: Tourism & hospitality, energy, financial services, real estate, rum production.
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Emerging industries: Life sciences, biotech, pharma, IT.
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Strengths: Strong economic growth, investor-friendly climate, sustainability-focused.
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Location advantage: Connected to the Caribbean; gateway to South and Latin America.
Scotland
- Key sectors: Tourism & hospitality, energy, financial services, whisky production.
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Emerging industries: Biotechnology, IT, tech & AI, life sciences, robotics, space.
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Strengths: Strong investment performance, business-friendly environment, sustainability-driven.
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Location advantage: Gateway to Europe.
Partnership programme
The programme is a collaboration between the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management of the University of the West Indies and the Adam Smith Business School of the University of Glasgow.
A follow-up programme, delivered in Barbados, with complimentary topics is planned for 2026.
Visiting University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. We are a world top 100 university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Located in the heart of Glasgow, a dynamic city renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse attractions, we offer our students an inspiring environment where they can thrive professionally and personally.