C-Suite Ascent

Designed for aspiring C-suite leaders

The Programme

This is a bespoke leadership programme that supports the development of strong leaders who are able to lead through increased complexity, competition and pace of work.

It takes place over a period of seven months and consists of six soft skills workshops facilitated by specialists in leadership development, with input from PwC and business leaders.

The programme provides a forum for peer-based action learning groups of between 12-24 individuals coming together to build their external network and expand their ability to overcome business challenges in a learning environment. Participants gain valuable access to the best of PwC’s personal development training resources and mentoring.

Summary

Nominations open for 2023 programme
Midlands cohort from March 2023
London/South East cohort from January 2023
Six workshops over seven months

Criteria

Functional heads or directors, two to three years away from C-suite
FTSE350 companies or equivalents - mix of industries
Maximum 24 participants in the North cohort
Maximum 15 participants in the South cohort

“A really useful programme, providing time to reflect with interesting conclusions. What you thought you knew gets re-based!”

Head of Tax, Private Business

Programme structure

Pre-course meeting and assessments
Preparation and priorities

Participants take part in a pre-course meeting to agree their ‘personal leadership challenge’

A series of six facilitated workshops
A combination of half days and full days where you will gain:

An insight into your personal style, including key strengths and development areas
An understanding of who you are as a leader
Practical simulations, models and learning with peers
Practical leadership steps for you to take back into your roles