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Leadership Accelerators

The NEXT platform is World 50’s unique approach to executive development and succession planning. Hinging entirely on first-hand perspectives—from CEOs, C-suite leaders, and board directors who have led and governed the most complex businesses in the world—NEXT programs equip participants with the real-world knowledge and experience to successfully lead tomorrow’s enterprises.

Entering The C-suite

Program graduates are 2.7 times more likely to join the C-suite than their peers.

Considering the CEO Role

Program graduates go become CEO 40% of the time.

Exploring Board positions

Program graduates are 2.7 times more likely to join the C-suite than their peers.

Exploring Board positions

Program graduates are 2.7 times more likely to join the C-suite than their peers.

Next Leader

Next Leader is a four-day immersive program that helps leaders shift their mindset from functional expertise to enterprise impact. Through a real-world simulation and live board presentation, participants experience the difference in leadership at the C-suite level in a safe, constructive environment.

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Next Generation Leadership

Next Generation Leadership is a 12-month program designed to prepare executives for CEO succession or to amplify their impact as C-suite leaders. DIscussions are moderated by sitting and former Global 1000 CEOs, giving participants a close look into the responsibilities, demands, and realities of the role.

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Next Director

Next Director is a two-day application-based program for aspiring board leaders to better prepare for the board selection process and to build critical skills for success as a director.

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Next Generation Director

Next Generation Director is a 12-month board readiness program for racially and ethnically diverse executives. Built in partnership with Russell Reynolds Associates, the program is led by an external advisory board of sitting board directors, who provide coaching, ongoing workshops, and intentional community building.

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When you move into the C-suite or take on a board position, nothing really prepares you for that transition. What’s great about the NEXT programs is that real leaders provide real-world experiences in terms of what to do, and—more importantly—what not to do. You learn lessons that would take years to learn in practice.