Academies

Practical. Powerful. Proven. Winmark Academies are designed for time poor professionals looking to transform their leadership impact.  

Academies Introduction

Executive education for time-poor executives

Development that Delivers

Development is an essential investment for organisations seeking sustainable growth and success. Our own internal Winmark policy is to “Invest in you so you can go anywhere, look after you so you stay here”.

World-class development offers several benefits that contribute to both short-term and long-term sustainable success. Some of these include:

PEOPLE

Performance

Masterclasses & Certificates

The Winmark Leadership Certificates provide a comprehensive and impactful learning experience tailored for time-constrained executives.  These five distinct certificates — People, Deep Tech, MBA, ESG and Board — are led by a world-class faculty comprising of industry practitioners, business school professors, and renowned authors.   Designed to empower executives, these programmes enhance strategic thinking, drive value creation, and accelerate career growth.

The NextNED: The Boardroom Readiness Programme is one of a number of specialist role programmes.  It leverages the experience and insights of established NEDs to develop and connect the next generation of Non-Executive Directors coming through Below is an introduction to each programme:

DEEP TECH LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

ESG LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

NED & BOARD MENTORING

Winmark’s NED network of over 200 Board Directors offers an extraordinay depth of experience, enabing better Mentor matching. Contact us for guidance on how to use and benefit from mentoring.

BOARD LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

The Board Leadership Certificate is designed to equip C-Suite Executives with a comprehensive understanding of board dynamics, pathways to board roles, and the essential competencies needed to excel in board positions, empowering them to make impactful contributions at the highest levels of governance.

WINMARK MBA CERTIFICATE

The Winmark MBA is designed to bring Business Leaders and Executives up to date in the key Business competencies of our time.

These masterclasses are regularly integrated into in-house Academies to bulk them up and offer an external commercial and often new viewpoint.

Global C-Suite Academy

Winmark’s Global C-Suite Academies equip senior executives with the insights, skills, and networks needed to excel in global leadership roles. Each Academy – for  CFOs, General Counsel, CIOs, and other C-Suite leaders – combines world-class teaching, peer collaboration, and practical learning to drive exceptional performance and strategic impact.

Global GC Academy

The definitive executive program for ambitious Legal Directors and General Counsels ready to lead at enterprise level. Master legal department governance, drive commercial value, and command C-Suite influence.

Global CIO Academy

The definitive executive program for ambitious IT Directors and CIOs ready to lead at enterprise level.  Master technology department governance, drive commercial value, and command C-Suite influence.

Global CFO Academy

The definitive executive program for ambitious Finance Directors and CFOs ready to lead at enterprise level.  Master finance department governance, drive commercial value, and command C-Suite influence.

These masterclasses are regularly integrated into in-house Academies to bulk them up and offer an external commercial and often new viewpoint.

In Company Programmes

Winmark in-house and white labelled programmes blend proven management methodologies with hands-on, real-life experience, utilising Winmark’s unique access to ‘what works today’ with specific client objectives. These development initiatives are today keeping business leaders, Institute members and Business School students up to date with the cutting-edge thinking in business.

Our approach emphasizes hands-on application and behavioural change, resulting in proven ROI for performance improvement and receiving phenomenal feedback. Below, you’ll find examples showcasing this in action:

AVIVA Case Study

Discover how a leading FTSE 100 Insurance company benefited from Winmark’s masterclasses – and hear their excellent feedback

Insitutes & Associations

The One Day MBA and other masterclasses, delivered by Institutes and other membership bodies, are are customized to meet the specific needs of various roles and sectors.

Business Schools & Universities

Winmark team members serve as visiting lecturers and fellows on MBA, MSC, and BSC business and management programs, and are frequently referenced in new business books and papers.

These masterclasses are regularly integrated into in-house Academies to bulk them up and offer an external commercial and often new viewpoint.

Find out more about the Winmark C-Suite Networks today!

To enquire or chat about any of the above with an experienced development team member please email the academies@winmarkglobal.com, call us at +44 (0) 20 7605 8000, drop in or find our contact details here.