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NEXT GENERATION GC PROGRAM

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Click here to nominate your potential GC for 2025 program.

We're now accepting nominations for the program starting in June, 2025. The program will consist of 6 modules. Modules 1 and 6 are in-person from noon to 7 pm. Intervening modules are virtual and last 3 hours.​

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Download a PDF version of this program here​.

MODULE 1

Kick-off

The Evolving Role of the GC

(Jun 2, 12 to 7 pm ET, Washington, DC)

  • What the expectations of the role from a sitting GC?  

  • Journeys to the top job – what have been the biggest challenges & lessons learned in becoming a GC? What do you wish you had known before?

  • How has the GC job changed over time and continuing to evolve?  What will GC of the future need to be successful? (agility & adaptability, ESG, etc.)

MODULE 2

Personal Development Planning

(Jun 12, 2 to 5 pm ET, Virtual)

  • Exec search partner POV:  How the GC job is evolving, what will be required of GC of the future, & the “what” and “how” of preparing for a GC job

  • Cultivating self-awareness (self-assessment vs. key capabilities/experiences of the job now & in the future)

  • Building a development plan – 2 to 3 areas to develop

MODULE 3

Working With the CEO

(Jul 10, 2 to 5 pm ET, Virtual)

  • What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

  • How to get visibility with the CEO/LT before becoming GC?  

  • CEO expectations of a GC + how to create value for the CEO

  • Building trust & credibility with CEO

MODULE 4

Building Legal Dept. Culture

(Sep 11, 2 to 5 pm ET, Virtual)

  • Team expectations of a GC / Creating a culture of high performance 

  • Making your team strategic business partners vs. order takers or department of “no”

  • Developing your people – growing talent

MODULE 5

Joining the Top Leadership Team

(Oct 9, 2 to 5 pm ET, Virtual)

  • What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

  • Peer expectations of a GC + how to create value for your peers

  • Working with peers and gaining support outside the law department

  • Thinking and contributing like a business leader (not just legal SME)

  • Building trust & credibility with peers

MODULE 6

Closing 

Working With the Board

(Nov 3, 12 to 7 pm, Washington, DC)

  • What do you need to demonstrate to be considered for the GC role?

  • Board expectations of a GC + how to create value for the Board

  • How to get visibility with the Board before becoming GC?  

  • How to navigate potential conflicting duties? (shareholders, Board, CEO, leadership team, company)

MODULE SESSION LEADERS
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PARTNERS

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Download a PDF version of this program here​.

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