Executive Leadership Programme for Scotland and the Caribbean
Date: 10 - 13 June 2025
Location: Adam Smith Building, University of Glasgow
Cost: *£2,700.00
Overview: The Executive Leadership Programme for Scotland and the Caribbean is a collaboration between the University of the West Indies and the University of Glasgow. This intensive programme aims to equip senior leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive innovation and growth in their organisations.
Why this programme?
Equip yourself with the skills to lead your organisation to drive innovation and growth.
- Gain insights from industry leaders and expert faculty
- Learn practical strategies for implementing change and digital transformation
- Join a whisky distillery tour and learn from its senior managers how the company accelerated business growth
- Network with peers, potential customers and business partners, e.g. during a welcome dinner at the historic main campus of the University of Glasgow
- Scottish executives can attend an optional session with InvestBarbados to learn about investment opportunities in Barbados.
Who should attend?
Those who have an interest in building a network with peers from Caribbean and European companies and seek to expand their leadership capabilities. Including:
- C-Suite executives
- CEOs and managing directors
- Senior executives
- Directors
- Managing partners
- Vice presidents
- Senior consultants
- General managers
- Entrepreneurial leaders
- Managers of SMEs and family-owned businesses.
Regions
Barbados
- Key sectors: Tourism & hospitality, energy, financial services, real estate, rum production
- Emerging sectors: Life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, IT
- Strong economic growth and favourable investment climate
- Strategic focus on sustainability
- Connectivity to other Caribbean nations
- Gateway to South and Latin America
Scotland
- Key sectors: Tourism & hospitality, energy, financial services, whisky production
- Emerging sectors: Biotechnology, IT, tech & AI, life sciences, robotics, space
- Strong investment performance
- Favourable business environment
- Strategic focus on sustainability
- Gateway to Europe
Key subject areas
This programme will cover the following subject areas
Leadership for Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Strategy Storytelling
Digital Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Change Management
Leadership for Innovation and Sustainable Growth
We will explore Leadership for Innovation and Sustainable Growth, giving participants the tools needed to foster a climate of creativity and innovation among their teams. You will learn how to balance the demands of short-term performance and long-term sustainability, and the competing demands of innovation and efficiency, as well as how to align your organisation’s innovation efforts with social and environmental responsibilities.
Strategy Storytelling
Using Strategy Storytelling, you will learn how to craft and communicate compelling narratives that inspire and persuade your stakeholders. Additionally, you will learn how to use storytelling techniques to articulate your vision, values, goals, and strategies, as well as how to overcome common challenges and pitfalls in strategic communication.
Digital Strategy and Entrepreneurship
In this programme, you will take a deep dive into Digital Strategy and Entrepreneurship and discover how to leverage digital technologies and new business models to create value for your customers, partners, and employees. Additionally, you will learn how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and culture within your organisation, as well identify, evaluate, and execute new business ideas.
Change Management
You will learn how to diagnose the need for change, design and implement effective change interventions, and foster a culture of agility, change readiness and resilience. Participants will also learn how to deal with resistance, uncertainty, and ambiguity in the change process. Furthermore, you will learn how to develop and improve your change leadership style and capabilities.
Programme Objectives
On successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:
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.
FAQs
Who can I contact about the programme?
If you have any questions about the programme, please contact us at: business-executiveleadership@glasgow.ac.uk
What is the cost of the programme?
Early bird registration deadline: Monday 10th March, 2025 (rate *£2,700.00 GBP)
Standard registration deadline: Monday 12th May, 2025 (rate £3,000.00 GBP)
What is the cancellation policy?
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.
How to travel to get to Glasgow?
Find directections: Travel to Glasgow
What attractions are close by?
Glasgow is a vibrant city rich in history, culture and attractions.
Here are some of the top places to visit:
- Glasgow Botanic Gardens
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Necropolis
- Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
- Riverside Museum
- The Burrell Collection.
For shopping, you may want to visit Buchannan Street in the city centre of Glasgow or take a 45-min train ride to visit Edinburgh’s Princes Street.