At TCU Neeley Executive Education, we believe values and purpose frame individual leadership and enable organizational success. We create immersive learning experiences where you are able to expand your business perspectives and improve your ability to lead adaptively and think creatively to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Open Enrollment Programs

The Emerging Leaders Program

The role of the leader has never been more important. In an age of complexity and uncertainty, leaders at all levels can absolutely make a tremendous impact for their team, for their organization, and for their community. Accepting and navigating the challenges of leadership takes courage, creativity and a new range of capabilities focused at succeeding in a challenging and unpredictable landscape.

6 virtual sessions

September 11 - October 16, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Executive Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating connections, communicating an inspiring idea, and creating a compelling vision of the future. Exceptional leaders use stories to convey deeper meaning, reinforce key priorities and establish stronger engagement with co-workers, customers and other key constituents.

1 in-person session

September 19 - September 19, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Finance for Non-financial Professionals

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business world, every leader – and really, every employee – is responsible for managing the bottom line and driving success. To do that well, you have to clearly understand financial information, how it’s used for organization decision making, and how it can enable your work and results.

2 in-person days

September 25 - September 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Executive Presence

In this program, you’ll discover approaches for deepening your own self-awareness, improving your ability to project authenticity and stronger “leadership presence,” and being more purposeful in how you show up to better engage stakeholders, align teams around a new direction, and lead even more effectively in your organization.

2 in-person days

October 17 - October 18, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Change Agility

In our ever-evolving business world, the pace of change continues to accelerate - making it even more difficult to keep pace with rapidly appearing opportunities and disruptions. To thrive in this environment, it's essential to reframe change as a mindset rather than a series of events. This compelling program will explore the key elements of a “change agility” mindset and the critical skills and approaches needed to enable you to anticipate, embrace and navigate a world of continuous transformation.

1 in-person session

November 07 - November 07, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Creative Problem Solving with AI

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, creative thinking is not just a skill; it's an essential capability. Whether you're an experienced business leader, launching a new business, or just beginning your career journey, mastering the art of creative thinking is essential for generating new ideas, solving complex problems, and driving meaningful change. Led by Bryan Mattimore, an industry expert and innovation consultant, this dynamic program will help you discover how real-world ideation techniques can be merged with recent advances in generative AI to achieve extraordinary results.

1 in-person session

November 13 - November 13, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

The Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program

Four universities created the Advanced Economic Development Leadership executive education course – an experiential two-week program designed specifically for mid and senior level economic developers who want to examine contemporary issues on a deeper level. Learn more about this unique leadership program.

November 13 - November 17, 2023 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

The Adaptive Leader Program

Adaptive Leaders think creatively and flexibly to enable their organizations to succeed in both today’s fast-changing world and tomorrow’s unpredictable business landscape. Our flagship program focuses on equipping all leaders, both seasoned and newly appointed, with the necessary skills and competencies to successfully navigate adaptive spaces and complex organizational settings.

2 in-person days

April 10 - April 11, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

The Emerging Leaders Program

The role of the leader has never been more important. In an age of complexity and uncertainty, leaders at all levels can absolutely make a tremendous impact for their team, for their organization, and for their community. Accepting and navigating the challenges of leadership takes courage, creativity and a new range of capabilities focused at succeeding in a challenging and unpredictable landscape.

6 virtual sessions

September 11 - October 16, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Executive Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating connections, communicating an inspiring idea, and creating a compelling vision of the future. Exceptional leaders use stories to convey deeper meaning, reinforce key priorities and establish stronger engagement with co-workers, customers and other key constituents.

1 in-person session

September 19 - September 19, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Finance for Non-financial Professionals

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business world, every leader – and really, every employee – is responsible for managing the bottom line and driving success. To do that well, you have to clearly understand financial information, how it’s used for organization decision making, and how it can enable your work and results.

2 in-person days

September 25 - September 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Executive Presence

In this program, you’ll discover approaches for deepening your own self-awareness, improving your ability to project authenticity and stronger “leadership presence,” and being more purposeful in how you show up to better engage stakeholders, align teams around a new direction, and lead even more effectively in your organization.

2 in-person days

October 17 - October 18, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Change Agility

In our ever-evolving business world, the pace of change continues to accelerate - making it even more difficult to keep pace with rapidly appearing opportunities and disruptions. To thrive in this environment, it's essential to reframe change as a mindset rather than a series of events. This compelling program will explore the key elements of a “change agility” mindset and the critical skills and approaches needed to enable you to anticipate, embrace and navigate a world of continuous transformation.

1 in-person session

November 07 - November 07, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Creative Problem Solving with AI

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, creative thinking is not just a skill; it's an essential capability. Whether you're an experienced business leader, launching a new business, or just beginning your career journey, mastering the art of creative thinking is essential for generating new ideas, solving complex problems, and driving meaningful change. Led by Bryan Mattimore, an industry expert and innovation consultant, this dynamic program will help you discover how real-world ideation techniques can be merged with recent advances in generative AI to achieve extraordinary results.

1 in-person session

November 13 - November 13, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Leadership Development Programs

The Advanced Economic Development Leadership Program

Four universities created the Advanced Economic Development Leadership executive education course – an experiential two-week program designed specifically for mid and senior level economic developers who want to examine contemporary issues on a deeper level. Learn more about this unique leadership program.

November 13 - November 17, 2023 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

The Adaptive Leader Program

Adaptive Leaders think creatively and flexibly to enable their organizations to succeed in both today’s fast-changing world and tomorrow’s unpredictable business landscape. Our flagship program focuses on equipping all leaders, both seasoned and newly appointed, with the necessary skills and competencies to successfully navigate adaptive spaces and complex organizational settings.

2 in-person days

April 10 - April 11, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

The Emerging Leaders Program

The role of the leader has never been more important. In an age of complexity and uncertainty, leaders at all levels can absolutely make a tremendous impact for their team, for their organization, and for their community. Accepting and navigating the challenges of leadership takes courage, creativity and a new range of capabilities focused at succeeding in a challenging and unpredictable landscape.

6 virtual sessions

September 11 - October 16, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Change Agility

In our ever-evolving business world, the pace of change continues to accelerate - making it even more difficult to keep pace with rapidly appearing opportunities and disruptions. To thrive in this environment, it's essential to reframe change as a mindset rather than a series of events. This compelling program will explore the key elements of a “change agility” mindset and the critical skills and approaches needed to enable you to anticipate, embrace and navigate a world of continuous transformation.

1 in-person session

November 07 - November 07, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Creative Problem Solving with AI

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, creative thinking is not just a skill; it's an essential capability. Whether you're an experienced business leader, launching a new business, or just beginning your career journey, mastering the art of creative thinking is essential for generating new ideas, solving complex problems, and driving meaningful change. Led by Bryan Mattimore, an industry expert and innovation consultant, this dynamic program will help you discover how real-world ideation techniques can be merged with recent advances in generative AI to achieve extraordinary results.

1 in-person session

November 13 - November 13, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Financial Acumen & Data Analysis Programs

Finance for Non-financial Professionals

In today’s fast-paced and rapidly changing business world, every leader – and really, every employee – is responsible for managing the bottom line and driving success. To do that well, you have to clearly understand financial information, how it’s used for organization decision making, and how it can enable your work and results.

2 in-person days

September 25 - September 26, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Communications Programs

Executive Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating connections, communicating an inspiring idea, and creating a compelling vision of the future. Exceptional leaders use stories to convey deeper meaning, reinforce key priorities and establish stronger engagement with co-workers, customers and other key constituents.

1 in-person session

September 19 - September 19, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Executive Presence

In this program, you’ll discover approaches for deepening your own self-awareness, improving your ability to project authenticity and stronger “leadership presence,” and being more purposeful in how you show up to better engage stakeholders, align teams around a new direction, and lead even more effectively in your organization.

2 in-person days

October 17 - October 18, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Virtual Learning

The Emerging Leaders Program

The role of the leader has never been more important. In an age of complexity and uncertainty, leaders at all levels can absolutely make a tremendous impact for their team, for their organization, and for their community. Accepting and navigating the challenges of leadership takes courage, creativity and a new range of capabilities focused at succeeding in a challenging and unpredictable landscape.

6 virtual sessions

September 11 - October 16, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

In-person Programs

The Adaptive Leader Program

Adaptive Leaders think creatively and flexibly to enable their organizations to succeed in both today’s fast-changing world and tomorrow’s unpredictable business landscape. Our flagship program focuses on equipping all leaders, both seasoned and newly appointed, with the necessary skills and competencies to successfully navigate adaptive spaces and complex organizational settings.

2 in-person days

April 10 - April 11, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Executive Storytelling

Storytelling is a powerful tool for creating connections, communicating an inspiring idea, and creating a compelling vision of the future. Exceptional leaders use stories to convey deeper meaning, reinforce key priorities and establish stronger engagement with co-workers, customers and other key constituents.

1 in-person session

September 19 - September 19, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Executive Presence

In this program, you’ll discover approaches for deepening your own self-awareness, improving your ability to project authenticity and stronger “leadership presence,” and being more purposeful in how you show up to better engage stakeholders, align teams around a new direction, and lead even more effectively in your organization.

2 in-person days

October 17 - October 18, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Change Agility

In our ever-evolving business world, the pace of change continues to accelerate - making it even more difficult to keep pace with rapidly appearing opportunities and disruptions. To thrive in this environment, it's essential to reframe change as a mindset rather than a series of events. This compelling program will explore the key elements of a “change agility” mindset and the critical skills and approaches needed to enable you to anticipate, embrace and navigate a world of continuous transformation.

1 in-person session

November 07 - November 07, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

Creative Problem Solving with AI

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, creative thinking is not just a skill; it's an essential capability. Whether you're an experienced business leader, launching a new business, or just beginning your career journey, mastering the art of creative thinking is essential for generating new ideas, solving complex problems, and driving meaningful change. Led by Bryan Mattimore, an industry expert and innovation consultant, this dynamic program will help you discover how real-world ideation techniques can be merged with recent advances in generative AI to achieve extraordinary results.

1 in-person session

November 13 - November 13, 2024 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM