2022 ELC Programs and Events

ELC Programs and Events

The ELC is committed to advancing the role and contributions of Black executives and preparing the next generation of corporate leaders through a series of programs and events.

BLACK MALE INITIATIVE

The Black Male Initiative was created to address the academic achievement gap facing young Black men with respect to college enrollment, engagement and matriculation. Created in collaboration with the business schools of three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the initiative seeks to bolster GPAs and graduation rates, keep participants on track to graduate within four years and increase paid internship placements. The program also aims to create substantive opportunities for participants to interact with ELC members and explore leadership development opportunities via The ELC Institute.

“BUILD, GROW, PROTECT!”

“Build, Grow, Protect!” is an initial threeyear, $6 million investment strategy designed to build, grow and protect Black wealth in America. Inspired by the events surrounding 2021 Juneteenth and Black Wall Street, this initiative is strategically designed to strengthen, diversify and expand The ELC’s commitment to foster upward mobility in the Black community by building capacity in nonprofits, creating programs that will grow wealth and investing in programs that protect the civil rights, history and culture of Black people in America.

CEO GAMECHANGER CONFERENCE ®

The CEO GameChanger Conference® is an unmatched convening designed to inform and equip CEOs through a highly engaging peer-to-peer experience. Compelling data-driven insights and enlightening best practices are shared by renowned keynote speakers and through panel discussions and fireside chats. The objective is to inspire and motivate CEOs to embrace disruptive strategies that yield bold, transformational and measurable actions to eradicate systemic racism in business. The conference is an off-the-record, safe space, Chatham House Rules conversation open to CEOs of ELC member companies and their Chief Human Resource Officers, Corporate Board Governance Chairs and ELC Members.

CORPORATE BOARD INITIATIVE

This program is designed to enhance the preparedness of Black executives for service on corporate boards. It builds awareness, improves readiness and enhances the visibility of ELC members who are interested in, and actively pursuing, corporate board service.

In addition to general membership events, the cohorts participate in workshops,

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webinars, individual coaching sessions, networking receptions, panel discussions and board related conferences as part of a comprehensive development track.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE

The ELC is committed to the development of Black leaders globally. We support our International Members through thought leadership and networking events in partnership with corporate entities and Black executive leadership organizations that develop, support and propel Black/African Diaspora executive leaders in the global business community.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Our Government Affairs initiative is designed to position The ELC as a champion for full inclusion around public policy issues that impact Black constituents and other minority groups on a national level. In alignment with our member engagement efforts, we are also committed to becoming the most reputable and primary “go to” source for the advocacy of Black executives and leaders. Key focus areas include education, with a special emphasis on strengthening HBCUs at the leadership and governance levels, economic development and board diversity.

HONORS SYMPOSIUM

Honors Symposium is a multi-day professional development experience for ELC Scholarship recipients. This experience consists of a series of workshops and meetings that prepare ELC Scholars to effectively contribute their talents in the workplace. Scholars are also exposed to a wide range of careers, industries and corporations, all with the goal of increasing the pipeline of future Black business leaders.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Membership meetings convene ELC members, thought leaders and business experts twice per year for discussions on business issues and trends impacting today’s global Black senior executives, corporate board directors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and the leadership pipeline. Meetings are for ELC members and invited guests only and feature panel discussions, forums and organized activities crafted through the lens of The ELC’s identified priorities, interests and goals.

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS ROUNDTABLES

Executive Business Roundtables are designed to foster professional and functional member engagement for the purpose of sharing best practices and ideas to address common challenges.

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REGIONAL MEETUPS

Regional Meetups convene members to discuss emerging topics in their regions and to share information and resources.

ANNUAL RECOGNITION GALA

The Gala celebrates the business achievements of Black executives, corporate board directors, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and academics who support diversity and inclusion in corporate America. The event also recognizes corporations that demonstrate policies and practices that promote Black executives and their contributions. Awards given during the Gala include the following:

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The Alvaro L. Martins Heritage Award

celebrates the Black business legacy.

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM

Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) is a two-day professional and leadership development program specifically designed for Black women executives to lean in, listen to and learn from the most influential and powerful Black women in business. WLF features panel discussions, forums and activities through the lens of race and gender to educate, enlighten and empower program participants.

Proceeds from WLF benefit the Ann Fudge Scholarship Program in support of highachieving undergraduate Black female students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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The Achievement Award honors Black business achievement.

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The Corporate Award recognizes achievement on behalf of Black executives.

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The Global Game Changer Award recognizes a global leader who embodies transformational leadership and impact.

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The Diamond Leadership Award applauds $1 million-dollar corporate contributions toward ELC initiatives or new programs.

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THE ALLIANCE FOR BOARD DIVERSITY (ABD)

Founded in 2004, the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD) is a collaboration of four leadership organizations: Catalyst, The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP). The ABD’s mission is to enhance shareholder value in Fortune 500 companies by promoting inclusion of women and minorities on corporate boards. The ABD Census provides benchmark data that assesses the status of Black people, women and minorities on corporate boards. Their reports analyze data based on race, gender and trends relative to overall diversity as well as the comparative differences in rates of representation among underrepresented board directors at the top U.S. companies. More information about ABD is available at www.theabd.org.

BLACK ECONOMIC FORUM

The Black Economic Forum is co-hosted by The Executive Leadership Council, McKinsey & Company and Beta Iota Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. The Forum convenes hundreds of Black private, public and social sector leaders to discuss wealth creation, philanthropy and business ownership for the Black community.

CALIBR

CALIBR was initially founded in 1999 as an affiliate of The Executive Leadership Council. In recent years, it became a separate entity with its own 501(c)(3) status. It is a professional organization that offers career and professional development, community service opportunities and points of connectivity for mid-career Black executives.

THE CEO ACTION FOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The ELC was a founding member of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, the largest CEO-driven business committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace. This commitment is driven by a realization that addressing diversity and inclusion is not a competitive issue but a societal issue. With more than 450 CEOs of the world’s leading companies and business organizations involved with CEO Action, the goal is to leverage our individual and collective voices to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. More information is available at www.ceoaction.org.

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THE SENIOR MULTICULTURAL LEADERS CONFERENCE

The Senior Multicultural Leaders Conference is hosted by Morgan Stanley, AARP, Target and Deloitte in partnership with Catalyst, The Executive Leadership Council, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics. This conference provides perspectives from leaders in the corporate, academic, nonprofit and government arenas on issues of importance to leaders operating in a competitive global environment.

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BLACK MEN IN LEADERSHIP

The Black Men in Leadership Conference aims to accelerate the process and provide crucial conversations, networking and resources to make it happen. This momentous gathering of professional Black men provides counterintuitive insights and strategies backed by the latest research highlighting the state of Black men in the workplace.

C-SUITE ACADEMY

This leadership development and networking program is designed for senior executives who aspire to ascend to a C-Suite role reporting directly to the CEO. This unique program strategically and tactically prepares Black senior executives for the next critical steps in their careers. Participants learn from successful Black C-Suite executives while receiving deeper professional and personal insights through individualized feedback, assessments and coaching.

CUSTOMIZED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

These leadership programs are tailored specifically to an organization’s needs and initiatives. They are conveniently held virtually or at the organization’s facilities for a select group of the organization’s staff.

DECODED

The ELC’s newest program is designed for Black digital professionals as a comprehensive 5-month virtual cohort program that includes live instruction, fireside chat sessions with C-suite Black technology professionals, professional assessments, self-directed learning and executive coaching. DECODED provides proven strategies and tactics to apply critical leadership competencies, broader and deeper professional networks, high levels of emotional intelligence and a strategic blueprint for the Black digital professional’s journey and development.

THE ELC RESEARCH JOURNAL

The ELC’s peer-reviewed research journal provides research that speaks to the Black professional experience and that of our community. It supports The ELC’s mission by delivering research, thought leadership, best practices, op-eds and compelling stories for the development and advancement of Black professionals.

THE FELLOWS PROGRAM

Fellows are part of a growing global network of thousands of Black mid-level managers who have graduated from The ELC Institute’s Leadership Development Programs. This ongoing affiliation with The ELC Institute affords past participants benefits such as visibility in and access to professional

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networking opportunities, access to digital leadership training, career solutions, research, thought leadership and The ELC’s learning management system.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WEEKS (LDW)

Geared toward Black professionals at various career levels and from a variety of industries, organizations, functional areas and locations, LDW comprises six unique programs for mid-to-senior level managers at different stages of their professional careers:

Futures

Starting in 2022, we will offer Leadership Development Week East in late Summer in Miami, Florida, and Leadership Development Week West in early Fall in San Francisco, California, as well as virtually in the months of August and September.

MID-LEVEL MANAGERS’ SYMPOSIUM (MLMS)

This annual Symposium is a two-day, professional development experience delivered for up to 1,000 in person and 5,000+ virtual high-potential, highperforming corporate managers and leaders. Participants learn from and network with ELC members who represent the most senior global executives in Fortune 1000 and Global 500 companies. The MLMS experience is further enhanced by in-depth workshops, interviews and panel discussions with subject matter experts and industry and celebrity thought leaders.

THE POWER OF WOMEN AT WORK (POWW)

The Power of Women at Work (POWW) is a one-day symposium designed to equip women to navigate the new norm with power, grit and grace. The candid conversations, game-changing solutions, insightful panels, networking and partnering opportunities with individuals and companies keep participants engaged.