The Miami Leadership Challenge

The Miami Leadership Challenge is a corporate crisis simulation program designed by the University of Michigan that prepares students to lead in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. You will be immersed in a simulated business and media crisis where you will test your ability to strategize through extreme turbulence, think on your feet, and demonstrate poise under pressure.

The Program

You and your team will play the part of senior executives tasked with responding to the crisis as it unfolds: you’ll receive emails, social media updates, phone calls and more. You will then present your strategy to your Board of Directors, journalists, and the public. Along the way, you’ll receive personalized feedback from business leaders, communication coaches, and faculty experts.  Top-preforming individuals and the top three teams will receive prizes and awards.

The Miami Leadership Challenge is sponsored by The Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute.

Skills you gain

Market Yourself

Acquire key insights to boost your interview prowess, allowing you to articulate a polished personal brand and compelling narrative effectively in the job market.

Thinking Strategically

During a crisis, navigating intricate decisions and balancing diverse stakeholders becomes crucial. Your success hinges on your capability to adeptly define issues, meticulously evaluate trade-offs, and communicate a concise, cohesive strategy. Ultimately, clarity amidst complexity will pave the way forward.

Working with Diverse Individuals

You'll engage with a team of diverse students fluent in various disciplinary languages. Together, you'll cultivate leadership, foster constructive debate, navigate conflicts, and bolster each other's learning journeys. Achieving the demands with meticulous organization and by harnessing the full spectrum of your collective expertise and capabilities.

Managing Ambiguity & Uncertainty

Your team will face impactful decisions affecting your company, community, and stakeholders. Operating within a complex, dynamic, and ambiguous environment, you'll hone your skills in navigating uncertainties and utilizing partial information to consistently make sound judgments.

Develop Executive Presence

On the second day of competition, you'll face the challenge of articulating your strategy in a high-pressure setting while maintaining clarity, composure, and confidence. A communication coach will provide valuable tips and feedback, fostering deep learning from the experience and helping you refine your presence.

details

Register Today!

Registration closes September 30, 2024
*Registration limited to 120 participants

Schedule:

Day 1: Friday, October 18, 2024
Day 2: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Time Commitment:

Approximately 12 hours over 2 days

Requirements:

Graduate student at the University of Miami
Ability to attend both days

get involved

Alumni and community leaders that would like to get invloved, please email Marina McCarthy, marina.mccarthy@miami.edu.

Prizes

Three teams will be announced as winners in the Challenge. Additional awards will be presented to individuals and teams that demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities throughout the competition.

Teams

Teams will consist of five students each. While the teams will be assigned randomly, you can make a request to work with specific individuals during registration, and we will try our best to accommodate.