Leadership Programs and Training

What is the program called?

The Global Leadership Express.

What is the duration of the program?

Twelve-month program.

Please describe the leadership program.

The Global Leadership Express is a 12-month program designed for MBA, MA and

PhD campus hires. The program develops global leaders by combining group

learning and self-paced study options into a dynamic experience. The following

timeline reflects the current structure which may evolve due to participant feedback.

Qualifications of the candidate:

The following attributes are among those that equate to a “great” candidate.

• Undergraduate of distinction with a relevant degree and academic awards

/scholarships

• Graduate with exceptional grades and academic awards/scholarships

• Additional degrees and certifications that go “above and beyond”

• Leadership positions in well-recognized clubs

• Career progress in work-related roles, evidencing a strong track record of

achievement and responsibility.

• Volunteer and extracurricular activities

• Involvement in leadership programs and fellowships

• Evidence of strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

American Express Company

World Financial Center

200 Vesey Street

New York, NY 10285

Phone: (212) 640-2000

Locations

New York, NY (HQ)

American Express has locations in

130 countries.

Leadership Program Contact

https://home.americanexpress.com

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Describe other programs and resources that help in the development of youremployees.

Program Kick-Off Event: Two Days in New York City

Day One:

Your first step to leadership starts with meeting others who are moving within the

American Express organization. You’ll hear from company leaders as they share their

insights on business models, financial growth strategies, industry trends, competitive

strategies, and the challenges of a global marketplace. Then, you’ll put this valuable

information into play during an interactive case study that gives you a taste of what

to expect in your career.

Day Two:

Leadership here is different from anywhere else. Our people hold true to certain

beliefs and operate with the kind of integrity that makes American Express one of the

world’s most respected brands. During day two, you’ll learn about the American

Express Leadership Framework, our Blue Box Values, and the behaviors and

competencies that create success within our organization.

Campus Leadership Core Curriculum

Accelerate Your Understanding

Interactive Workshop: Valuing Diversity and Practicing Inclusion (VDPI)

Understand the impact of diversity as it applies to our company values, and global

marketplace and workforce. Learn why diversity is a business imperative for a

company that does business around the world, with customers and co-workers who

represent virtually every culture on the face of the earth.

Real-World Learning: Situational Self-Leadership (SSL)

Explore strategies designed to increase employee engagement, challenge ideas about

leadership, and enable high-performance partnerships between direct reports and

their managers.

Two-Day Class: Personal Presence

Discover and shape your own personal brand. Participate in group exercises and

theater techniques that will help build your credibility, confidence and

communication. Learn what supports (or detracts from) your individual ability to

influence various audiences.

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Interactive Web-Based Sessions: Performance Management Workshops

Use these just-in-time tools to support your involvement in various phases of our

formal performance management process. Find out how goal setting, development

planning, and self-assessment help to create the future you want to have at American

Express. Uncover your strengths and the areas you are best suited for. Learn how to

communicate your aspirations and position yourself to excel within our organization.

Customized Business Skill Curriculum: Learn Exactly What You Need To Know

Customize your Global Leadership Express experience by choosing from several

elective online learning modules that allow for self-paced study on the topics that will

interest and benefit you the most:

• Managing for creativity and innovation

• Negotiating

• Making a presentation

• Persuading others

• Leading and motivating

• Project management

• Capitalizing on change

• Preparing a business plan

• Running a meeting

• Implementing strategy

• Focusing on your customer

Leadership Feedback Process—360 Degrees Of Honest Input

The Leadership Feedback Process (LFP) is a behavioral-based development tool that

asks you, your colleagues and your customers to provide feedback on your strengths

and weaknesses. Everyone who participates in LFP will receive an IndividualFeedback Report and Development Guide to support personal and professional

growth in these areas:

• Better understanding the impact you have on others

• Knowing what people perceive as your strengths (and how to leverage that)

• Identifying opportunities for improvement or implementing any necessary

“course corrections” early in your career

• Contrasting self perceptions with the perceptions of others

• Creating meaningful development plans

This information is taken from publicly available sources.

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