UVA Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning

Numbers tell a story. Does your team know how to read it?

Too many emerging leaders nod along in budget meetings without truly understanding the financial statements driving the conversation, and that gap quietly limits how much they can contribute.

Our NEW online Accounting and Finance Essentials program closes that gap. Over seven weeks, participants learn directly from Professor Paul Simko, a CPA and Darden faculty member whose research centers on how financial information shapes the decisions of investors and analysts.

They'll walk away able to read income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements, and connect that data to real strategic decisions.

Read to build financial acumen and confidence with numbers across your high-potential employees? Register today for our cohort that starts on July 1st: https://managementonline.darden.virginia.edu/programs/finance-essentials/

In the AI race there's a growing class of winners and everyone else. Which camp does your organization fall into?

Darden Professor Chris Parker outlines five principles that should guide any AI rollout to set your organization up for success.

Learn more about what they are: https://ideas.darden.virginia.edu/getting-AI-right-in-your-organization

Meet your faculty team for Strategic Negotiation, Professor Marc Modica and Dr. Mario Moussa.

Marc's expertise in negotiation, communications and conflict management comes with broad international experience having consulted and instructed all over the world.

Mario advises senior leaders about top team effectiveness, organizational culture, and large-scale change initiatives. He has delivered workshops on leadership, strategic persuasion and collaboration to thousands of executives around the world.

Strategic Negotiation will run from September 14-18 this fall. Learn more and register here: https://www.darden.virginia.edu/executive-education/strategic-negotiation

Congratulations to TEP alum, Kevin Price (TEP '26), who was recently named President of Georgia Ports Authority!

“Kevin’s leadership style and hands-on knowledge of our port operations and business model has impressed us through the years. He has the capabilities, business partnerships and decision-making skills that are necessary to ensure our ports and inland terminals remain the best in the business, are customer friendly and easy to work with,” said Alec Poitevint, Chairman of Georgia Ports Authority.

Read the full story: https://gaports.com/press-releases/kevin-price-to-join-georgia-ports-reporting-to-ceo-griff-lynch/

We're honored to have received a Novie Award from NovoEd for the Best Use of Collaboration Award for our online Management Development Certificate! This award recognizes programs that leverage peer learning, discussion and social connection.

The Novie Awards honor the learning programs that are delivering real business outcomes, building critical capabilities and shaping the future of work. Read the full press release:
https://prn.to/4ogflfL

Congratulations to our Leading Teams for Growth and Change participants who wrapped up an incredible week in Charlottesville on Friday!

Through case studies, peer workshops, the Insights assessment and daily sweep rowing exercises on the Rivanna River, this cohort dove into what it truly means to build and lead a high-performing team in a world defined by constant change. Together, they explored the core themes at the heart of great team leadership, including:

➡️ Creating the environment for change — developing the self-awareness and communication skills to visualize organizational goals, earn buy-in and inspire others to move forward
➡️ Coaching instead of directing — learning to assess individual strengths, bridge differences within teams and build a culture where every person knows their role and feels valued
➡️ Performing under pressure — putting it all together on the water for a thrilling regatta, where the lessons of synchronization, trust and shared purpose became more than theory

We are so proud of this cohort of leaders and the work they put in to challenge themselves and grow!

P.S. Swipe to see the Yellow Team's adorable mascot!🐶

We're highlighting the dedicated Darden faculty who lead our online Management Development Certificate courses - Professors Bobby Parmar, Allison Elias, Yael Grushka-Cockayne, Lili Powell, Paul Simko, and Ayana Younge.

The Management Development Certificate helps new and rising managers gain practical tools they can use right away, while your organization develops a more confident, consistent leadership pipeline, without taking people away from work.

Engage with our top-ranked faculty experts across topics such as leadership, project management, accounting & finance, negotiation and communication.

Explore our upcoming programs: https://managementonline.darden.virginia.edu/