​Leadership development opportunities outside of the classroom are highly customized to the needs of working professionals in Wharton’s Executive MBA program. This summer, the WEMBA 51 East (PHL), West (SF), and Global (GL) classes kicked off their year with Team Orientation and Formation.

​TEAM ORIENTATION AND FORMATION
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​​Led by seven MLP staff members, WEMBA Class 51 Orientation launched with two high-energy days of purposeful team formation. These sessions set the stage for students to effectively collaborate in their MGMT 6100 simulation teams and throughout their academic journey in their learning teams. Through a series of dynamic team-building activities, students built trust, established boundaries, and laid a strong foundation for success — both in the classroom and insights to bring back to their organizations.
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​The WEMBA 51 East and 51 San Francisco orientation ran an entire week at the end of May, while the 51 Global orientation continued into a second week. Using a similar model to the full-time MBA program, students took this time to meet their Academic and Career Advisors, select classes, and network with their new classmates, received an introduction to the MLP program and its set of offerings, completed the Leadership Navigation Challenge, and participated in MGMT 6100.
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​*Read more about the WEMBA MGMT 6100 class here.
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​The MLP WEMBA team facilitated two full days of programming:

MLP CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
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​WEMBA students have the option of participating in a range of MLP programming during their time at Wharton. On average, 75% of the WEMBA classes participate in our co-curricular opportunities, and feedback on these programs is consistently high.

I now communicate emotions more effectively, which strengthens my connections with colleagues and enhances team dynamics. The program has improved my ability to build stronger relationships by refining both my verbal and non-verbal communication."

A snapshot of a few of our WEMBA programs:
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​P3: Purpose, Passion, Principles (P3) - typically runs Jan through March
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​Participants are matched into small groups that enable both community and accountability. P3 groups then engage in a series of structured discussions that explore diverse definitions of personal success and support intentional alignment of life and career choices.
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​Wharton Leadership Ventures (WLV)

WEMBA students also have the chance to participate in intensives as part of WLV programming. Several joint venture opportunities with FT MBA students include intensives such as FDNY and Quantico. These experiential learning opportunities provide students the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone, exceed personal limitations, and experience leadership firsthand in high-challenge, immersive environments.
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​Read about Julie Zhao's WG'25 trip to Antarctica as part of the Wharton Leadership Ventures.
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​Executive Coaching and Feedback Program (ECFP)
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​The ECFP offers WEMBA students across East, West, and Global cohorts the opportunity to translate feedback into growth through personalized executive coaching. Students complete the Wharton Leadership 360, gaining a comprehensive view of leadership strengths and weaknesses to work on. ECFP then pairs participants with an experienced executive coach for six one-on-one sessions. Together, they turn insights into actionable goals, accelerate leadership development, and equip students to amplify their impact in the classroom, their organizations, and beyond.
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​For more information about WEMBA opportunities within MLP, click here.

My executive coach was outstanding, providing a perfect blend of expertise, empathy, and practical guidance in every session. Her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space and tailor her approach to my unique needs and goals allowed me to gain clarity, strengthen my leadership skills, and address blind spots with confidence.”