Fuel Your Learning with Executive Education Events

October 29, 2026 | Most of us believe we're good listeners. Yet when someone brings us a problem, we often jump to judging, advising, quizzing or placating before we've truly understood what they mean. In this interactive session, Associate Professor Helen Meldrum will explore the common listening habits that can unintentionally shut down conversations and instead shirt towards: Active Reflective Listening. Whether you're leading a team, managing clients, collaborating with colleagues, or navigating difficult conversations, stronger listening can improve trust, reduce misunderstandings, and help others feel genuinely heard. You'll learn how to recognize the listening traps we all fall into, practice active reflective listening techniques, and have more productive conversations at work and beyond.

Given the demand for the CWB’s cohort-based leadership development experience, we have expanded Gearing Up program offerings this year to include complimentary webinars, enabling our network to stay engaged with Gearing Up and expand opportunities for more women+ to take the next step in their career journey.

November 12, 2026 | This November, Executive and Professional Education invites EPE alumni to come together for an evening of connection, conversation, and continued learning at The Mighty Squirrel Taproom in Waltham, MA. Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet professionals from across the EPE community, exchange ideas and experiences, and hear what’s ahead at Executive and Professional Education. The evening is designed to strengthen the connections that began in your program — and create new ones across the broader EPE alumni community. You’ll also have an opportunity to learn about upcoming EPE events and opportunities for continued professional and executive education (optional).

November 20, 2026 | Innovation doesn’t start with technology; it starts with people. In this interactive session, Assistant Professor Rahul Divekar will introduce participants to the principles of design thinking and explore how human-centered approaches can help organizations solve complex problems, uncover opportunities, and create more meaningful experiences. Participants will examine how emerging technologies – including responsible use of AI – can amplify creativity, inform decision-making, and accelerate innovation. Whether you're interested in product development, customer experience, consulting, or entrepreneurship, you'll leave with a practical framework for approaching challenges with greater empathy, curiosity, and impact.

February 18 &19, March 4, 5, 18 & 19, 2027 | Mini-MBA: Business Essentials Certificate Course develops learners for an innovation economy and empowers professionals to address some of the world’s most consequential challenges to make a positive impact with a strong business foundation. This is accomplished through an accelerated and comprehensive program that provides practical business insights and key business disciplines through interactive, in-person or virtual class sessions. Two-days a week (8:00-4:30PM) for 3-weeks, classes are taught by the same faculty who teach in Bentley’s graduate program, making it optimal for professionals interested in expanding their business knowledge to enhance their career potential and make an immediate impact. Through interactive team engagement with a cohort of peers, participants gain the strategic business skills and understanding needed in today’s fast-paced and ever-changing global business environment, while building a lasting network.

February 26th, March 26th & April 30th, 2027 | Bentley's Leadership Accelerator is a personalized leadership intensive aimed at career professionals, executives and senior leaders with a minimum of 10 years experience. The program consists of three different leadership assessments to determine your leadership style, three days of in-person classroom training to build on the findings, and four hours of one-on-one executive leadership coaching that provide individualized guidance and support. You'll emerge from the program with a detailed leadership plan and the skills and support to apply it in your existing and future roles. Learn your leadership style, develop a leadership plan, actualize your plan with one-on-one executive coaching.

April 6, 2027 | The 2027 Global AI Summit, themed 'The Business of Intelligent Advantage,' is a strategic examination of how organizations translate AI innovation into sustained business value across all industries. Tap into the ways an AI-Fluent workforce is built​ through strategic partnership engagement, cross-sector education, and executive development to ensure every leader and practitioner can apply AI tools to unlock commercial value and operational excellence.​

April 14, 21, 28, 2027| Empowering directors to exceed expectations in any board structure. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to master the complexities of boardroom dynamics today through this interactive, executive-level program designed to provide board members and C-suite executives with new insights and practical strategies for effective board leadership. Rooted in current research and real-world application, participants will learn from governance experts, CEOs, directors, and peers with a variety of board experiences. The program maps the journey in navigating from private to public board service, addressing pivotal challenges and opportunities throughout.

Dive into the Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business' proven framework for engaging in Brave Dialogues, an essential tool needed for organizations to build trust, strengthen collaboration, and create high performing teams.