Senior Executive Leadership Forum (SELF)

Senior Executive Leadership Forum (SELF)

The Senior Executive Leadership Forum (SELF) is a unique forum for senior executives ready to grow as leaders and become strong role models for their organizations and communities. It provides a safe space for participants to focus on their personal and professional development with a small cohort of peers, convened by McKinsey who provide top faculty for the session. SELF, first launched in 2015, is held in major cities around the world to reach the diverse global LGBTQ+ community.

SELF consists of a two-day series of in-depth conversations focused on helping participants tackle some of their most critical business challenges: how to transform their organization’s culture, how to build a high-performing team, where and how to grow their business, and how to maximize their own leadership. Peer discussions offer the opportunity to talk about the unique experience of being a SELF leader. Participants come away with an integrated plan, including tools, approaches, and insights designed to enhance their ability to drive change within their organizations.

Part of the curriculum includes an interactive deep dive into McKinsey’s own multiyear research effort aimed at “cracking the code” to help executives advance in their career. While most executives can appreciate what needs to be done, they often misstep when it comes to how, when, and with whom they choose to act.

In addition to the curriculum, SELF provides ample opportunity for networking, experience sharing, and group learning. Finally, participants leave with an expanded network of peer relationships with SELF senior executives and McKinsey experts.