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2023 Leadership Lab
School

ABA-Wharton Leadership Lab

  • August 7-9, 2024
  • The Wharton School
  • Philadelphia, PA
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Executive Development for Rising Bank Leaders

ABA-Wharton Leadership Lab is designed strategically for senior bank leaders and newly-minted C-suite looking to develop an enterprise-wide approach to leadership. The program provides critical executive education through an Ivy League structure – one unique to ABA’s partnership with Wharton. Engage in peer-to-peer discussion, and build a career-long support network with the brightest in banking.

Duration

Three Days

Format

In-Person Program

Earn

ABA Wharton Executive Leadership Certificate

Experience

Small Cohort  

Accelerated C-suite Training Program for Bankers

Leadership Lab is fast-paced, allowing for minimal disruption to your daily responsibilities (without compromising on programmatic content or quality).

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Join us at the Steinberg Conference Center

The hub of Wharton Executive Education in Philadelphia, PA, the Steinberg Conference Center is a state-of-the-art classroom and full-service hotel offering executive lodging and premium amenities.

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The Leadership Lab Difference

Leadership Lab’s integrative program keeps pace with the latest emerging trends and leadership topics connected with banking, providing an unmatched learning experience. Be prepared to immediately apply takeaways that reflect the critical issues of today and tomorrow, learn directly from industry and Ivy League thought leaders, and gain clarity and confidence in your role as a rising executive.

Develop strategic decision making skills.

Explore new trends and test banking business models.

Maintain and improve your bank's culture.

Purposely embrace diverse, equitable and inclusive behaviors.

Understand the effects of generative AI.

Adopt and implement continuous innovation.

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Top Business School Educators

Wharton’s esteemed, top-rated faculty have in-depth experience working directly with leading companies and policymakers around the world. Learn directly from industry thought leaders including Peter Cappelli, Leadership Lab’s academic director and the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School.

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The Wharton Experience

Develop lifelong leadership skills in the storied walls of Wharton – enjoying classic campus beauty, and all the luxury of Wharton’s Steinberg Conference Center. Between the classroom experiences, networking opportunities and executive lodging, you’ll have a true Wharton experience.

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Who Should Attend

Leadership Lab is designed for senior bank leaders, and those who might be relatively new to the C-suite. Previous participants have come from banks of all sizes.

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Make Your Case

Ready to invest in your future? Use our customizable Justification Letter template to make the business case for attending Leadership Lab. Teams of three or more bankers will receive a 10% discount off registration.
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“Leadership Lab challenged me to take a step back and assess how I operate as a senior leader at my institution. It opened my eyes and assisted me in reevaluating my thought process. I feel that I have a stronger handle on how to make solid decisions with my department, staff and other senior management at my bank, as well as our board members.”

Jane H. Wolfe, Executive Vice President, Residential Loans, Greenfield and Northampton Cooperative Bank

“From start to finish, the lectures, the discussions, the participants (students & teachers), the topics and the insights all made an incredible impact on my leadership philosophy and ability.  I would gladly recommend and discuss the benefits with anyone considering the program.”

Joshua Dortenzo, Vice President & Culture Manager, Community State Bank

“Connecting with the incredibly knowledgeable professors from Wharton provided high-level sessions that were extremely stimulating and invigorating. I would highly recommend this program to senior bank leaders.”

Jane H. Wolfe, Executive Vice President, Residential Loans, Greenfield and Northampton Cooperative Bank
School Highlights

Why You Should Attend

Small Cohort

Classes are small. Get more facetime with instructors, ask your most in-depth questions and build a strong, connected community of leaders.

Integrative Learning Experience

Get an unparalleled learning experience from Wharton faculty, at a pace that will position you to lead fast.

All-Inclusive Pricing

Get the educational benefits of attending, plus executive lodging and most meals, for a top-of-the-line experience at an unbeatable value. Bring your team and save. 

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Get updates on the next sessions of the ABA-Wharton Leadership Lab. Contact Perette Bonner if you have any questions.

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