A top-ranked, global provider of leadership development. By leveraging the power of leadership to drive results that matter most to clients, CCL transforms individual leaders, teams, organizations and society.
The Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) ® is a top-ranked, global, nonprofit provider of leadership development. Over the past 50 years, we have worked with organizations of all sizes from around the world, including more than 2/3 of the Fortune 1000. Our cutting-edge solutions are steeped in extensive research and our work with hundreds of thousands of leaders at all levels.
Mission Driven
As a nonprofit, we are guided by purpose and fueled by passion. Our work focuses on the areas where leadership has the most potential to improve lives and create lasting change — from bottom-line business results to improved societal outcomes. Together with our partners, we lift the leaders who lift our world.
“CCL’s mission is to advance the understanding, practice, and development of leadership for the benefit of society worldwide.”
Global Perspective
At CCL, we have conducted programs in 160+ countries and have the largest globally managed network of faculty and coaches in the industry. Our diverse work with global corporations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations gives us privileged insight into leadership best practices that transcend boundaries of industry and geography. Our engagements with organizations and nations allow us to address pressing social challenges.
Measurable Impact
For more than 50 years, our human-centered solutions have developed talent, increased engagement, and grown bottom-line results. We deliver results that matter by combining both proven experience and research.
CCL Provides Leadership Solutions for Every Journey
For us, great leadership is the kind that improves bottom lines — and lives. Our human centered leadership experiences produce transformational and sustainable impact for every leader level, across industries and communities — from the boardroom to the classroom to societal sectors around the world.
Individuals who want to evolve, adapt, and thrive
Whether you’re a senior-level leader or just starting out, CCL’s research-based programs will move you forward in your leadership journey. You will be able to choose the right experience for where you are, whether that’s one of our time-tested courses that have transformed thousands of leaders or a customized program addressing a specific need or goal. Our human-centered experiences will help you develop core leadership competencies, reimagine your own talent, and thrive in an era of uncertainty.
Organizations looking to face challenges in innovative ways
No matter the size or focus of your business, CCL can help you find your way forward. For decades, we have partnered closely with small businesses, nonprofits, Fortune 100 to 1000 companies, and teams of all sizes, industries, and sectors. We make lasting connections with organizations seeking culture change, strategic leadership goals, or an enhanced talent pool. All of our clients share the desire to face challenges in innovative ways — and as the world continues to change, we continue to adapt our curriculum to prepare for the future that comes next.
Communities that are ready for transformational change
Some of the greatest and most important leadership change work is happening in communities all over the globe. CCL’s leadership development work spans boundaries, going beyond boardrooms and reaching diverse communities facing unique problems with confidence. Leaders turn to us — from small towns, inner cities, villages in developing countries, anywhere leadership is needed for transformational change — and together, we make change happen that benefits their community and the world.
Custom Leadership Development Solutions
Leadership never stops. Neither does CCL’s commitment to you.
CCL's customized services allow organizations to develop the leadership competencies and culture needed to meet specific challenges and business realities. With a variety of formats including face-to-face, live online, self-directed virtual learning, and licensed content, we can customize a leadership development solution that fits your unique needs.
Whether developing talent, culture, or the leadership strategy that delivers on your business strategy, CCL can meet you where you are and help take you where you want to go. Our custom initiatives enable your organization to:
Our human-centered experiences are offered in a variety of modalities to meet the unique needs of your organization.
Explore our online leadership development offerings, leadership programs, leadership coaching, and in-house leadership development tools and training materials.
Language of instruction:
English
Spanish
(Other languages available for custom programs)
Discover more about Custom Programs >In-person, live online, self-paced online, coaching—the options for developing leadership skills are many. CCL experts use research-based evidence to help you find the right fit for your organization