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Center for Next-Generational Leadership

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Why Us?

Leadership education for a changing world.

We equip students, graduates, and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead with purpose and create meaningful impact.

Leadership for a World That Is Changing

The challenges facing today’s students, graduates, businesses, and communities are complex, interconnected, and constantly evolving. The Center for Next-Generational Leadership helps people move beyond traditional thinking by developing the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to lead through change with purpose.

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Whether you are building your education, advancing your career, strengthening your organization, or preparing for the future, we provide opportunities to learn, adapt, and turn ideas into meaningful action.

For Students:
Learn Beyond the Classroom

The future requires more than a degree alone. Our courses give students the opportunity to expand their learning, explore emerging challenges, and develop practical leadership skills that prepare them for an increasingly complex world.

For Graduates:
Keep Learning & Evolving

Graduation is not the end of learning. As industries evolve and technologies like artificial intelligence continue to transform the way we work, the ability to update your knowledge and develop new skills is more important than ever.

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Our certificates provide graduates with a meaningful way to continue learning, stay current in a rapidly changing world, and build on the education they have already received.

For Businesses:
Prepare Your Team for Change

Businesses are navigating rapid technology change, evolving stakeholder expectations, and growing social and environmental challenges. Preparing for the future requires more than keeping up, it requires developing leaders who can anticipate change and respond to it thoughtfully. 

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Our certificates and learning opportunities help organizations invest in the growth of their people and build the capabilities needed to navigate an evolving business landscape.

For Stakeholders & Owners:
Leading with Purpose

At the Center for Next-Gen Leadership, we believe leadership creates value not only for organizations, but also for people, communities, and the planet. 

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Grounded in Caritas and Veritas, our work reflects Dominican University's commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. 

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For stakeholders and business owners, this means looking beyond short-term outcomes and considering the broader impact of decisions. We believe strong leadership requires accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to address the interconnected challenges shaping our world.

Gain knowledge that complements your academic experience

Explore real-world social, environmental, and technological challenges

Develop the mindset and skills of a next-generation leader

Apply new ideas beyond the classroom

More Than a Certificate:
A Plan for Action

A certificate should be more than something you add to a resume. It should leave you with a clearer understanding of where you are, where you want to go, and what you can do next. 

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Participants leave with practical insight and an action plan they can use to apply what they have learned to their own career, organization, or community. 

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Grounded in Caritas et Veritas

What sets the Center for Next-Gen Leadership apart is our belief that leadership should create value not only for organizations, but also for people, communities, and the planet. 

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As part Dominican University, our work is grounded in Caritas and Veritas (love and truth). These values shape our commitment to ethical leadership, social justice, and environmental responsibility.

We lead with compassion and respect for all.

We pursue truth and ethical decision-making.

We are committed to social justice and environmental responsibility.

We believe in collaboration and the power of community.

Credentials

Dr. Chaudhry's Credentials

  • Carbon Literacy Training Instructor Certification; Nottingham Business School 

  • Climate Ambassador Certification; MIT-Sloan and Climate Interactive

  • Training for Meta-verse for Student Learning by Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI (IPMI International Business School) Jakarta, Indonesia

Program Accreditation

Brennan School of Business is AACSB-accredited.

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