In Collaboration with Schulich Executive Education

Developing the Next Generation of African Leaders

The Schulich Executive Leadership Program was a 3-day in-person leadership and certificate education delivered through a strategic collaboration between HumanSquad, Schulich Executive Education (York University), and Canada’s Leading African Network (CLAN) to provide African professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders with access to globally recognized executive education.

The program was designed to strengthen leadership capacity, strategic thinking, innovation, and organizational excellence while connecting participants with an international network of accomplished professionals and business leaders.

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Explore highlights from the Schulich Executive Leadership Program and celebrate the achievements of participants throughout the learning experience.

About the Program

Participants engaged in an intensive executive learning experience led by faculty from one of Canada’s leading business schools.

The program combined academic excellence with practical leadership insights, equipping participants with tools to lead organizations, navigate change, and drive sustainable growth in today’s rapidly evolving global economy.

Program Focus Areas

Participants explored topics including:

  • Executive Leadership
  • Strategic Management
  • Innovation & Digital Transformation
  • Organizational Change
  • Decision-Making & Problem Solving
  • Business Strategy
  • Leading High-Performance Teams
  • Global Leadership
  • Entrepreneurial Growth
  • Personal Leadership Development

Who Participated

The program welcomed:

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Business Owners
  • Senior Executives
  • Directors
  • Managers
  • Public Sector Leaders
  • Nonprofit Executives
  • Emerging Leaders
  • Professionals from across Africa and the diaspora

Participants represented diverse industries and brought valuable perspectives that enriched the collaborative learning experience.

Why It Mattered

Leadership is one of the greatest drivers of economic transformation.

Through partnerships with globally recognized institutions, CLAN is committed to expanding access to high-quality executive education that empowers Black professionals and entrepreneurs to lead confidently, build resilient organizations, and create lasting impact within their communities.

The Schulich Executive Leadership Program demonstrated how international collaboration can create meaningful opportunities for leadership development and professional growth.

Partnership

This initiative was made possible through the collaboration of:

  • Canada’s Leading African Network (CLAN)
  • HumanSquad
  • Schulich Executive Education, York University

Together, the partners worked to expand access to executive education and leadership development opportunities for African professionals and entrepreneurs.

Looking Ahead

CLAN continues to explore partnerships with leading universities, corporations, and ecosystem partners to create world-class learning opportunities that advance Black leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment.

We remain committed to connecting our community with programs that inspire innovation, strengthen leadership, and prepare participants for success in an increasingly global economy.