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Lessons in Leadership: Decision Making Under Pressure

OCTOBER 20, 2026

NEW YORK, NY

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Leadership is being tested like never before. The decisions that define careers and organizations are now made under constant pressure from geopolitical volatility, AI disruption, activist stakeholders, regulatory scrutiny, talent instability, and reputational risk.

Lessons in Leadership: Decision Making Under Pressure is a full-day simulation designed for senior leaders stepping into enterprise-level roles.

This is not a traditional learning experience. Participants are placed at the center of a fast-moving leadership environment, and will navigate a series of escalating scenarios that demand real-time decisions with real consequences.

At each critical juncture, seasoned enterprise leaders will step in to challenge assumptions, unpack trade-offs, and reveal how similar decisions play out at the highest levels of the organization.

The result is a clear, practical understanding of how leadership decisions cascade across the enterprise, shaping board dynamics, influencing market confidence, exposing risk, and defining long-term strategic outcomes.


 

Who Should Attend

This experience is designed for executives who are one step away from top enterprise roles and are seeking structured opportunities to sharpen judgment alongside peers and seasoned leaders.

Senior emerging leaders with enterprise exposure, including:

  • Business unit presidents and general managers
  • Senior vice presidents and executive vice presidents
  • Chiefs of staff to CEOs and boards
  • Leaders across strategy, finance, risk, communications, and technology

 

Secure Your Seat

Participation is intentionally limited to ensure a highly interactive and personalized experience. Early registration is recommended.

Test your judgment in real time—rather than simply hearing how others have led.

Join a select group of senior leaders preparing for enterprise-level roles and build the judgment required to lead when the stakes are highest.

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Lessons in Leadership: Decision Making Under Pressure

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