Purpose and Impact

Leading the Energy Sector Through Transformation

The energy sector is at an inflection point. As electrification accelerates, regulatory landscapes shift and new technologies emerge, leaders must anticipate change, balance competing priorities, and drive long-term growth.

The Energy Sector Strategic Leadership Accelerator prepares senior leaders to navigate this complex transformation. At Ivey, you won't just study case examples—you'll work through real industry challenges, testing strategies and decisions in a hands-on learning environment. The program is built for leaders who need to act, not just analyze. You'll return to work with the confidence, tools, and frameworks to influence decision-making, manage stakeholder relationships, and lead your organization through disruption and opportunity.

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• 120+ Days Before Program Start:
  Receive a 10% discount (not combinable with other offers).

• 90+ Days Before Program Start:
  Receive a 5% discount (not combinable with other offers).

• 20% off Groups of 3 or More:
  Save 20% per enrollment (not combinable with other offers; some conditions apply).

Participant Profile

Who Should Attend

This program equips senior leaders across the energy sector to drive electrification, infrastructure investments, and strategic transformation. 

Participants come from a wide variety of organizations, including:

• Electric Utilities & Local Distribution Companies
• Provincial Crown Corporations
• Independent Power Producers
• Clean Tech Startups & Energy Services Firms
• Regulatory Bodies, Industry Associations & Consultants

This cross-disciplinary learning experience will benefit leaders from diverse functional backgrounds, including strategy, operations, regulatory affairs, finance, and engineering.

Ideal participants include:

• Visionary Energy Leaders: Senior executives who lead growth, sustainability, and innovation.
• Strategic Planners & Policy Makers: Decision-makers who align corporate strategies with regulatory and market shifts.
• Stakeholder Managers: Professionals who build relationships with government bodies, Indigenous communities, and private-sector partners.
• Change Agents: Leaders who advance clean technology, electrification, and infrastructure projects.
• Cross-functional leaders: Executives who bridge day-to-day operations with long-term strategy, ensuring their organizations stay agile and competitive.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Take Away from the Program

The Energy Sector Strategic Leadership Accelerator prepares leaders to think ahead, manage uncertainty, and make bold decisions as the energy sector transforms. You'll return to work with practical strategies and a sharper perspective on the market forces shaping the industry.

Some of the core takeaways include:

Big-Picture Thinking: Balancing Strategy and Execution

• Understand how market shifts, policy changes, and investment trends impact your business.
• Learn to make tough decisions—where to invest, what risks to take, and how to align operations with long-term goals.

Adapting to Market Shifts and Changing Regulations

• Get ahead of policy changes, electrification trends, and shifts in customer demand before they impact your business.
• Build the flexibility to respond quickly to new regulations, technology breakthroughs, and shifting customer expectations.

Leading Stakeholder Negotiations and Building Influence

• Refine the skills needed to navigate complex discussions with government regulators, Indigenous leaders, and industry partners so you can keep projects moving forward.
• Gain the skills to negotiate competing interests, secure buy-in, and align stakeholders behind a shared vision.

Scenario Planning: Stress-Testing Your Strategy

• Work through real-world energy sector simulations to test strategies before they're needed.
• Develop frameworks to assess risks, opportunities, and strategic trade-offs.

Innovation and Resilience: Leading Through Change

• Explore the latest advances in clean tech, grid modernization, and energy innovation—and determine where they fit your business strategy.
• Strengthen adaptive leadership to guide your organization through disruption and position it for long-term success.

Expanding your network to include leaders from various sectors

• Engage with senior executives, policymakers, and industry experts tackling the same challenges.
• Exchange practical insights and real-world strategies that you can apply immediately in your role.

Be a Part of the Future of Energy Leadership

The energy sector is transforming at an unprecedented pace. The leaders who will thrive are those who anticipate change, embrace innovation, and confidently navigate complexity.

The Energy Sector Strategic Leadership Accelerator provides the knowledge, network, and practical insights to position you—and your organization—for success.

Return on Investment

Fees

$5,990 CAD

FAQs

If I don’t work for a large utility or energy company, is this program still relevant for me?

Absolutely. This program is designed for senior leaders across the entire energy ecosystem, including those in clean tech, regulatory agencies, consulting, energy services, and infrastructure development. Whether you work in policy, technology, or advisory roles, this program gives you a broader view of how electrification, regulation, and market trends are shaping the industry. You'll be part of discussions with leaders from different parts of the energy sector, gaining new perspectives that can help you make better strategic decisions.

How is this program different from other leadership programs?

The Energy Sector Strategic Leadership Accelerator is designed specifically for senior leaders in the electricity and energy sector, focusing on electrification, regulatory shifts, infrastructure investment, and emerging technologies like clean tech and grid modernization. Unlike other leadership programs, this experience integrates energy-specific case studies, industry simulations, and policy discussions, ensuring participants leave with strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the sector.

What funding resources are available?

Organizations and participants in Canada may benefit from the Canada Job Grant or the Canada Training Credit to offset a portion of program fees. Visit our Funding Resources page to learn more.

How should I prepare before attending the program?

Our program managers will contact all registered participants prior to the program start date with instructions to join our online Learning Management System. Once logged in, you will be able to create a class profile, view other participants' profiles, and access a list of assigned pre-reading, cases, and activities. Plan to review and complete preparation work in advance of each class session.