Iacocca Institute

We believe in learning by doing and invite program participants to engage in real work in our communities on complex, multisystem challenges with global relevance. By partnering with local governments, corporations, academic institutions and community members, Global Village program participants will learn how to address challenges as well as what is required of leaders to get things done when multiple views, conflict or uncertainty exist. We call these living cases because the most complex problems we face cannot be solved quickly or easily. We believe participating in solutions that develop over time connects our learners with the context, complexity, emotions, and struggles of those who are resident in our communities - which can make all the difference in developing leaders who can rise above disruption and make progress happen. During these engagements, our learners will better understand themselves, others and how the cases they address impact the world we share.

We don’t assign our learners to groups for our programs, rather we design our groups and teams for what is needed to maximize learning in our ecosystem.

We need to understand ourselves - our strengths, preferences, dislikes, and weaknesses before we are ready to lead. We also believe that our learners must know others, appreciate their circumstances and viewpoints. Awareness of oneself, others and the world around us is an essential component of our programming and approach to leadership development and long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships that can last a lifetime.

While getting to know oneself and others can be challenging, we do not expect you to do it alone - though we do invite and expect maximum effort. During the Global Village program you will be surrounded by living case coaches, alumni who will serve as guides, personal coaches to help you further your understanding of yourself and others, as well as introductions to leaders and subject matter experts from multiple industries and origins.

We bring our network to you! We have both breadth and depth of faculty at Lehigh University representing five colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Health. We also have experts in entrepreneurship, innovation, intercultural relations and communication, leadership development, and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We are ready to work with you; and our Iacocca Institute, Executive Fellows, representing multiple regions of the world, bring real time experience and points of view into all of our work together.

An essential component of our programming is to work with you, over the course of nearly a year, to develop your own leadership development plan. We invite you to bring your passion and purpose to life for the good of all. 

Being a part of the Global Village program is being a part of something bigger; being part of the Global Village Alumni is being a part of a close knit global network for life.

1. Part 1(Part-Time, Virtual) - Complete several self-assessment tools, including the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument and the Clifton Strengths Finder. Explore leadership and business practices through preparatory readings. Fulfill assignments at your own pace and meet your cohort virtually 
2. Part 2 (Full-Time, Lehigh Campus) - Global Village participants stay in Lehigh University housing. Rooms are single occupancy, with shared bathrooms. Self-serve laundry facilities are available for participant use. Participants will enjoy food from campus dining services, area restaurants, and dorm kitchens. Dietary restrictions (medical and religious) and preferences (where possible) will be accommodated.
3. Part 3 (Part-Time, Virtual) - Network with your cohort, Iacocca Institute and Lehigh alumni. Compete in a dynamic Business Competition. Receive mentorship from executive coaches. Get connected with recruitment agencies for tailored placement opportunities.

• 6 months virtual programming
• 21 days room and board
• 18 days of meals(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
• All course materials
• Trips to NYC, Philadelphia, and other regional attractions
• Corporate visits
• 3 diagnostic tests
• All cultural events
• All networking events

TOTAL COST: 5,000 USD

We look for well rounded Leaders for the Global Village.  The entire application process is designed to help us pick the best and brightest leaders for tomorrow who will both add value and learn a lot from the Village.
Documents needed for application:

• Current resume / CV
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• Academic transcript or latest Job Performance Evaluation
• Personal Statement & Short Bio
• Evidence of English proficiency ( you will only need to upload one of these documents)
  • TOEFL Score
  • Cambridge Score
  • Duolingo English Test Score
  • FLEX of YES Program certificate of completion
  • Written letter from a professor
  • Proof of studies in English language school
     

• The priority admissions deadline is February 7, 2025. 
• After February 7, applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled, at which point qualified applicants will be placed on a waitlist and notified should a spot become available.