Who it's for
- Designed For Leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
You’ve earned your place at the top through creative excellence. Now it’s time to master the skills that turn leadership into lasting impact.
The Creative Leaders Programme is small-group, in-person learning designed to equip you with the tools to drive culture, inspire teams, and deliver commercial growth.
Across three months, you’ll learn directly from industry icons, in candid conversations, practical workshops, and one-to-one advice that you won’t find anywhere else.
2026 Programme
Key Information
Programme Dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & Payment Plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Who it's for
- Designed For Leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
Programme Dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & Payment Plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Who it's for
- Designed For Leaders
- Founders & CEOs, Creative Directors, Executive Creative Directors, and Heads of Department, Those leading large-scale creative projects
Programme Dates 2026
- February
- 24 - 26 | London, UK
- April
- TBC | Virtual
- May
- 18 - 19 | London, UK
Fees & Payment Plans
- Fees
- From £8000
- Plans
- Options to pay over multiple invoices
Overview
Inside the Creative Leaders Programme
Benefits
Deliberately different and inarguably valuable
Meet your mentors
White Pencil Jury 2018
Writing for Advertising Jury 2024
Chief Creative Officer
Greece
D&AD President — (2018–19)
The Playful Saboteur
Saboteur
Branding Jury 2021
Global Chief Design Officer
Uncommon Creative Studio
D&AD President — (2025–26)
CEO & Founder
AKQA
Director
ustwo
Mobile Marketing Jury 2015
Co-founder
Utopia
Side Hustle Jury 2022
White Pencil Jury 2018
Writing for Advertising Jury 2024
Chief Creative Officer
Greece
D&AD President — (2018–19)
The Playful Saboteur
Saboteur
Branding Jury 2021
Global Chief Design Officer
Uncommon Creative Studio
D&AD President — (2025–26)
CEO & Founder
AKQA
Director
ustwo
Mobile Marketing Jury 2015
Co-founder
Utopia
Side Hustle Jury 2022
Programme Modules
Taught through real-life scenarios from real-life leaders
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.
Values
Understand your core values, learn strategies to overcome challenges, and create a high-performance culture.
Culture
Build unstoppable teams that innovate, experiment and challenge. Inspire the next generation to join you, and build an inclusive workplace.
Commerciality
Switch between wonder and rigour, champion the commercial power of creativity and use financial insights to guide decision-making.
Influence
Become a more powerful communicator, gain control of situations through negotiation and map and strengthen relationships with your stakeholders.
Resilience
Shift your leadership from reactive to reflective and from chaos to clarity. Avoid burnout by doing what matters, not doing more.
Creativity
Establish your influence by creating a shared vision and values that lead to beautifully executed and impactful work.