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Executive Leadership Programme

Executive Leadership Programme

Start date: September 2026

Format: Hybrid — in-person (Belfast & Dublin) + online

Award: Completion certificate from Queens University, Belfast

Investment: From €6,600 | £5,700

Trusted Business Leadership

You’ve mastered technical excellence. Now leadership calls for new skills in inspiration, influence, and change. This programme is built for that next step.

Developed and delivered in partnership with Queen's Business School — ranked in the top 1% of business schools worldwide — the Executive Leadership Programme equips Chartered Accountants and senior professionals with the self-awareness, strategic thinking, and leadership toolkit to lead with confidence, clarity, and trust.

The programme is built around three interconnected leadership themes:

Leading Self - Who am I as a leader? How do I show up under pressure?
Leading Others - Building trust, developing teams, and leading with influence
Leading the Organisation - Navigating change, complexity, and uncertainty at scale

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Registration closes Monday 10 August, limited places available.

What You Will Gain

Lead Self

Greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Confidence in your leadership identity and presence
Clear understanding of your strengths, blind spots, and development priorities
Skills to lead with purpose and integrity, even under pressure

Lead Others

Tools to build, align, and inspire high-performing teams
Practical frameworks for coaching, communication, and managing conflict
Confidence to lead through disruption and ambiguity
New ways to engage and influence stakeholders at every level

Lead the Organisation

Strategic thinking and decision-making in a complex world
Ability to navigate organisational change and transition
Insight into geopolitical, technological, and economic forces shaping leadership today
A forward-looking, head-up leadership mindset

Your Programme Experience

The programme opens with an immersive two-day residential at Queen's Business School's executive education suite in Belfast — a powerful way to begin your leadership journey, connect with your cohort, and set the tone ahead. Overnight accommodation and a welcome dinner are included on day one.

From there, the programme blends in-person sessions at Chartered Accountants House in Dublin with live online learning — designed to fit around your professional life without compromising on depth or quality.

An online learning platform gives you access to pre-reading, course materials, and resources before and after every session.

Programme Modules

Leadership self-awareness
Exploring leadership styles
Navigating geopolitical change
Agentic AI for accountability
Communication and influencing skills for leaders
Leading high-performance teams

Format	Days / Sessions
In-person — Queen's Business School, Belfast	3 days
In-person — Chartered Accountants House, Dublin	3 days
Online (live)	4 half-days

One night’s accommodation and hospitality is included for the night of day one of the programme, when a programme welcome dinner will take place post that day’s course.

Meet Your Faculty

You will learn from internationally recognised experts, combining academic excellence with real-world leadership experience.

Faculty	Expertise
Dr Louise O'Meara (Programme Director)	Leadership specialist and executive educator, Queen's Business School
Richard Ramsey	Chief Economist — strategic insights into global economic change
Dr Vincent Charles	AI, accountability, and analytics
Enda Young	Communication and conflict management
Peter Ivanov	International coach in virtual and high-performance teams

Who Is This Programme For?

This programme is ideal if you are:

A Chartered Accountant or senior professional stepping into a leadership or management role
An experienced leader looking to sharpen your skills and refresh your approach
Navigating significant organisational change or team development challenges
A future leader who wants to accelerate their development
An employer investing in the leadership capability of your senior team

Investment

	Euro	Sterling
Member	€6,600	£5,700
Non-member	€7,200	£6,250

Employer sponsorship and group bookings are welcome. Many organisations support participation as part of leadership development or succession planning. Contact us to discuss options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How senior do I need to be?

You don't need a specific job title. If you are leading people, influencing decisions, or preparing for a larger role, this programme will benefit you.

Do I need to attend every session?

Ideally yes, this is an immersive programme designed to maximise learning and the cohort experience for everyone.

Is prior leadership training required?

No. The programme supports both emerging and experienced leaders.

Will there be assessments or exams?

No formal exams. You will engage in reflective exercises, applied learning, and practical tasks designed to be immediately useful.

Can my organisation sponsor me?

Yes, and many do. Employer sponsorship is common for this type of programme. Contact our team and we can help facilitate the conversation with your organisation.

What CPD hours does the programme count for?

CPD hour details will be confirmed on enrolment. The programme is designed to meet the continuing professional development requirements of Chartered Accountants Ireland members.

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