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Executive Education

Custom Client Engagements

MOVE FORWARD.

Darden’s custom programs leverage the unique talents

within your organization to address challenges and create

opportunities for businesses today and tomorrow.

Thoughtfully designed, our programs maximize the strategic acumen and

leadership qualities of your most important asset — your people. Armed with

directly applicable knowledge, relevant tools and new capabilities that match

your organization’s goals, executives are prepared to drive outcomes that can

influence the organization for years to come.

•Transformyourbusinessandculture.

•Heightenindividualandorganizationalperformance.

•Buildvaluablenetworksacrossyourbusiness.

•Maximizetalentthrougheffectiveleadershippractices.

•Deepenbusinessacumenandbroadenperspective.

As a dedicated partner, the Darden team collaborates with you to facilitate

the transformation your organization seeks throughout the entire engagement.

We’ve been helping global executives change the way they think and improve

the way they lead for more than 50 years. Are you ready to move forward and

discover how a partnership with Darden can transform your organization?

ACCELERATEYOUR BUSINESSRESULTS.

CLIENTS.• AESCorp.• AlgecoScotsman• CreditUnionExecutivesSociety• GenworthFinancialInc.• GlenRavenInc.• GlobalBusinessTravelAssociation• InstituteofBanking(SaudiArabia)• BahrainInstituteofBanking

andFinance• EmiratesInstituteofBanking

andFinance• Johnson&Johnson• MarsInc.• Merck&Co.Inc.• NationalAssociationforMulti-Ethnicity

inCommunications• NavyFederalCreditUnion • NorfolkSouthernCorp.• PitneyBowesInc.• Rolls-RoyceGroupPLC• SPRINGSingapore• StateLegislativeLeadersFoundation• Temasek• U.S.AirForce• U.S.Army• U.S.Navy• UnitedTechnologiesCorp.

RELATIONSHIPSSTRENGTHENEDBYASHAREDPURSUITOFRESULTS. At Darden, we understand that every industry, organization and culture is different. We respect this spirit of diversity, immersing ourselves in the culture, operations and strategy of each organization to create a truly deep-rooted partnership. This allows us to better recognize opportunities and strategies for achieving your objectives.

Many academic institutions focus on what your organization should learn based on their expertise. But not every organization benefits from that rigidity. Darden’s multitiered collaborative process ensures a customized and effective program design tailored to your needs. We view education as an ongoing, evolving process — one that requires the constant and full attention of its partners.

ATRUEPARTNERSHIP.A TRUE PARTNERSHIP.RELATIONSHIPS STRENGTHENED BY A SHARED PURSUIT OF RESULTS. SENIORPROGRAMDIRECTOR+FACULTY+RESEARCHCENTERS

Darden’s10researchCentersofExcellencefocusonkeyissuesthatdrivetoday’seconomyandmanagementpractices.Thecentersleveragefacultyresearchthatisrelevantandtimelytoourcustomclients’businessneeds.

Ourfacultymembers arepreeminentscholarswhoseresearchadvancesmanagerialpracticeandinformstheircreationofinnovativeteachingmaterialsusedinDardenclassrooms.Theirwillingnesstobeavailabletoexecutiveparticipantsoutsidetheclassroomenhancesthetrustingrelationshipswebuildwithourclients.

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A TRUE PARTNERSHIP. PARTNERSHIP.

Aseniorprogramdirectorwilladviseandcollaboratewithyouinthedesign,developmentanddeliveryofExecutiveEducationsolutionsthatachieveyourobjectivesanddeliver businessresults.

GENWORTH CASESTUDY

BUSINESSCHALLENGE:GenworthselectedDardentocreateandadministerits corporateuniversityasavehiclefor aligningtheorganizationandnavigating arapidlychangingenvironment.SOLUTION:Therelationshipbeganwiththreeinitiativestargetedtoexecutives,seniormanagersandmiddle-levelmanagers.Thepartnershipevolvedtoincludeextensivestrategyconsultingworkshops,executivecoachingandmanagementmeetings.RESULTSACHIEVED:Since2005,morethan350Genworthleadershavesuccessfullycompletedaprogram,andDardenisrecognizedasanindispensablelearningpartnerandbusinessadvisertothecompany.

TOP FIVE GLOBAL PROVIDEROF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Financial Times, 2004-13

GLOBAL PROVIDEROF EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Financial Times, 2004-13

6 FINALPROGRAMDESIGN

Weagreeuponthefinalizeddesignforthefirstofferingthroughaniterativeprocesstoensureconsistency,relevancyandimpact.Ourdesignstypicallyincludeaself-directedmoduleprecedingtheresidentialandapplicationmodules.

7 PROGRAM DELIVERYLAUNCH

TheDardenteamdeliverstheself-directed,residentialandapplicationmodules.

8 DEBRIEFANDNEXTSTEPS

Theseniordirectorandfacultyleadermeetwiththeclient’sexecutivesponsorandlearningprofessionalstoreviewhowwellweachievedourobjectivesandestablishaplantomakechangesasneededtostrengthentheprogram.

9 MEASURINGSUCCESS

Togetherwiththeclient,wemeasuretheresults,outcomesandoverallimpactoftheprogram.

The partnership is really exceptional. We’ve worked with the same team for nine years and they’ve really gotten to know us. They meet with us after every program to debrief and determine ways to tweak or improve the program based on the company’s needs.”ROBERT HUEBNER

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

GENWORTH FINANCIAL

1 EXPLORATION

Asatruepartner,westrivetounderstandyourorganization’sculture,strategicimperatives,successesandchallenges.Webeginwithexploratorymeetingstodeterminebusinessgoals,learningobjectivesanddesiredoutcomes.

2 PROPOSAL

Fromtheinformationgainedinourexploratorysessions,apreliminaryproposalispreparedforreview.

3 AGREEMENT

Wearticulatetheobjectivesinan agreementthatestablishestheproject calendarandmilestones.

4 FACULTYTEAM

Basedonclientneedsandcontentareas,afacultyteamisselected.

5 PRELIMINARYPROGRAMDESIGN

Wemeetwiththeclient’sseniorleaders,learninganddevelopmentprofessionalsandpotentialparticipantstolearnfirsthandaboutthecontextinwhichyourteamoperates, gatheringinsightsabouttheirchallenges andperspectivesandgainingadditionalinputaboutwhatwillbemostrelevant.

DESIGNINGA LEARNING EXPERIENCE TOMEETYOURGOALS.

WORLD-CLASS FACULTY.Darden’s faculty is renowned for its engaging, empowering classroom discussions and accessibility. The professors’ masterful facilitation encourages you to learn from diverse perspectives and generate fresh ideas. It’s one of the many reasons our faculty has ranked in the Top 10 globally for 10 consecutive years in the annual Financial Times survey of executive education.

The faculty team that is selected to lead your custom program is focused on creating a relevant and energizing experience for your executives — one that translates to business results. They understand that time is of the essence when dealing with complex business challenges, and they will go the extra distance to serve as resources, executive coaches, mentors and strategic partners who have a deep understanding of your organization.

TOP THREE FACULTYTOP TWO COURSE DESIGN

Financial Times, 2004-13

FACULTYCOURSEDESIGN

Together with Darden, we are building a new set of design thinking tools and knowledge for executives that are helping our leaders to shift the way they navigate and solve business challenges.”ANDRE MARTIN

CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER, MARS INC.

Dardenclientsremaindirectlyconnectedtoourtop-rankedfacultyoutsidethestructuredsessions,enhancingtherelationshipswebuildwithourclients.

Agreatdealofthoughtfulpreparationgoesintodevelopingtheprogramdesign thatwillenhanceparticipants’abilitytocreatevaluefortheorganization.

EXPERTISEIN:• TransformationalLeadership andChange• InnovationandEntrepreneurship• DesignThinking•OrganicGrowth•EthicalEnterpriseManagement• EnterprisePerspectiveandGeneral Management

At Darden, we believe that learning is a process and that why and how you learn is as important as what you learn. Our powerful and flexible learning environment will be customized to meet your organization’s needs as your professionals focus on real-life business challenges that mirror those you are facing.

Our experiential learning incorporates multiple methodologies including: business simulations, 360-degree and other assessment feedback sessions, carefully selected readings, strategic business challenge projects, forward thinking case study discussions, videos, peer mentoring, role-playing, customized exercises and coaching sessions focused on applying what is learned. Deployed across virtual self-directed, in-person and online application modules, participants are able to prepare, experience and internalize new ways of thinking and operating.

The Darden approach has proven effective in developing executives and high-potential candidates with:

• Areal-worldunderstandingofbusiness• Strategicdecision-makingcapabilities• Biastowardactionandhighperformance• Abilitytocollaborateacrossboundaries• Innovativecapacity• Leadershipagility

NAVYFEDERALCREDITUNION CASESTUDY

BUSINESSCHALLENGE: NFCUneededto buildleadershipcapabilityanda robustsuccessionpipeline.SOLUTION:NFCUandDardenbuilta24-monthlearningexperienceencompassingaseriesofDarden faculty-ledmoduleslinkedtostrategicchallengeprojects,360-degreeassessments,executivementors,broadenedexposuretothebusiness andjobrotations.RESULTSACHIEVED:81percentoftheparticipantshavemovedintomore seniorroles.

CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR NEEDS.

APOWERFUL LEARNINGEXPERIENCE.

CUSTOMIZED

When we felt a need to address a particular leadership skill set, Darden was able to quickly add important content to our existing program to meet our needs.”

“STEVEN ANASTASIO

VICE PRESIDENT, LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

CENTERSOFEXCELLENCE:•AllianceforResearchonCorporate Sustainability• BattenInstituteforEntrepreneurship andInnovation•BehavioralResearchatDardenLab•BusinessRoundtableInstitutefor CorporateEthics•DardenCenterforAssetManagement•DardenCenterforGlobalInitiatives•Darden/CurryPartnershipfor LeadersinEducation•DardenInstituteforBusinessinSociety•DardenOlssonCenterforAppliedEthics•SocietyforEffectualAction

University of Virginia founder Thomas Jefferson believed that learning is a process, not an event. Today, innovation and independent thinking remain our most enduring traditions. In addition to our world-class faculty, we draw from research Centers of Excellence that focus on the key issues that drive today’s economy and management practices. The centers leverage faculty research in entrepreneurship and innovation, business ethics and international issues that are incorporated into our custom program offerings.

CREATINGNEW KNOWLEDGE TOGETHER. NEWKNOWLEDGETOGETHER.

UNITEDTECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CASESTUDY

BUSINESSCHALLENGE: UnitedTechnologieschoseDardenasaneducationalpartnertocollaborateontheformationofacomprehensiveleadershiparchitecture tosupportitsaggressivegrowthagendaandleveragethebestthinkingacrossadiverseglobalenterprise.SOLUTION:Dardendesignedanddeliveredthreedevelopmentalprogramsforexecutivesalignedwiththespecificmanagementchallengesandresponsibilitiesofthreedistinctcareerstagesandhasalsoprovidedaperspectiveontheoverarchingstrategicagenda.RESULTSACHIEVED:Overthepastdecade,Dardenhasofferedleadershipdevelopmentprogramsformorethan3,000companyexecutivesandhasbeenrecognizedasakeycontributortoUTC’sindustry-leadingperformance.

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THEINNATDARDENA full-service hotel featuring 180 rooms, the Inn blends traditional Jeffersonian decor and modern conveniences, such as complimentary WiFi, cable television, a fitness center, private parking, the Executive Pub and Abbott Center Dining Room.

OASISFORLEARNING.

DardenPluggedIn: Throughlivestreamingvideo,ourin-houseprofessionalstaffcanbringtheDardenexperiencetoyou.Ourhigh-definition,fullproductionstudiocanprovidebroadcastqualityvideoforyourfutureuse.

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DARDENWORLDWIDE.If your need for a custom Executive Education program would

be most effective on-site, we can bring the Darden team to you.

We have conducted custom programs in countries across the globe.

DardeninD.C.:InthespiritoftheUniversity’sfounder,wehaveestablished apresenceintheWashington,D.C., area,whereweareabletoofferthesamelevelofcustomizedprogrammingandfocusedlearning.

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OPENENROLLMENTFor professionals facing the challenge of managing growth and change within an organization, the open-enrollment Executive Education programs at Darden offer the opportunity to refuel, refocus and realize your potential with world-class faculty and like-minded leaders. Different from our custom programs that cater to organizations, the open-enrollment curriculum caters to developing the individual. Participants will be challenged through our transformational case study method in an immersive environment to discover new ways of approaching leadership, innovation, growth and change.

To learn more about Darden’s open-enrollment programs, please visit: www.darden.virginia.edu/exed

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Take the first step by contacting us to discuss your most pressing

business challenges and goals.

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Or visit us online at www.darden.virginia.edu/exed

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