Location
Chicago Booth London Campus
The High-Performance Accelerator鈥擨n London
Unleash your ability to lead, overcome challenges, and drive high performance.
Frequency
Twice a year
Cost
$10,000 USD (accommodations not included)
Admissions
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This one-of-a-kind program blends academic insights from Chicago Booth faculty with world-class experiential learning experiences unique to London.
Participants will gain powerful leadership insights from Chicago Booth faculty, engage in facilitated discussions, develop communication skills with West End actors, and take part in a private film screening with guided faculty reflections鈥攅nhancing their ability to drive high-performance.
Serves as an Elective for:
Advanced Management Program
This immersive three-day program equips business executives to refine their critical leadership and communication skills under pressure, driving impactful change.
By attending, you will:
- Gain insights into the dynamics of high-performance environments to accelerate profitable growth in competitive markets.
- Master communication techniques for managing crises, delivering bad news, and navigating tough conversations with insights and skill-building from professional actors.
- Navigate pivotal moments of truth when hard choices must be made, especially when principles and profits collide.
- Build resilience and adaptability with actionable tools and strategies to thrive as a leader and drive impactful organizational change.
- Leverage proprietary research from the World Economic Forum to enhance decision-making and profitability during uncertain times.
- Engage in experiential learning with West End actors and a private film screening, mastering critical communication strategies through facilitated discussions, performances, and guided reflections to build resilient leadership under pressure.
Guest Speakers
This program incorporates an executive leader guest speaker who will share their personal leadership journey to further illustrate program concepts.
- Dr. Andrew Lee: Founder, Arts International
This program is designed for mid- to senior-level executives across all industries who are committed to driving value within their organizations, with a particular focus on enhancing communication to motivate, persuade, and effectively navigate significant periods of organizational change.
Recommended titles include C-suite executives, executive vice presidents, senior vice presidents, business unit leaders, division leaders, regional or country heads, and rising stars.

Susan Lucia Annunzio
Adjunct Associate Professor, Executive Education, Chicago Booth
Susan Lucia AnnunzioDay 1: Introduction to High-Performance Leadership
Venue: Chicago Booth London Campus
Morning Session:
- Discover the drivers and destroyers of high performance in organizations.
- Identify attributes of high-performing work environments.
- Explore the importance of achieving balance in leadership and organizational dynamics.
Late Afternoon:
- Enjoy a private screening of the critically acclaimed film 12 Angry Men.
- This cinematic masterpiece, celebrated for its gripping dialogue and exploration of leadership dynamics, serves as a foundation for executive learning.
- Susan Lucia Annunzio and Arts International鈥檚 will guide participants through an analysis of critical moments from the film, drawing connections to real-world leadership challenges and decision-making.
Day 2: Straight Talk in Tough Times
Venue: Chicago Booth London Campus
Morning Session
- Master the art of delivering tough or challenging news with clarity and empathy.
- Develop strategies for managing up, down, and across organizational hierarchies.
Afternoon Workshop
- Collaborate with celebrated West End actors in an interactive session to explore challenging communication scenarios.
- Engage in improv exercises and receive tailored feedback to enhance your executive presence and communication skills.
- This session leverages the expertise of professional performers to help participants refine their ability to capture attention, manage emotions, and deliver messages with impact.
Evening Reception: Conclude the day with a celebratory reception. Enjoy an exclusive live performance by artists from Arts International Artists, fostering inspiration and networking in a vibrant setting.
Day 3: Managing Change and Ethical Leadership
Venue: Chicago Booth London Campus
Session Highlights:
- Determine core values and their role in making tough leadership decisions.
- Examine ethical and leadership responsibilities in the evolving world of AI.
- Leadership moments of truth: Engage in interactive exercises to prepare for pivotal leadership decisions that define who you as a leader.
Date | Fee | |
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November 3-5, 2025 | $10,000 USD ($9,500 if registered by August 11) |
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