Programmes

About AmCham

The American Chamber delivers a range of Leadership Development programmes which support individual growth within our member companies.

These highly sought-after programmes provide a unique opportunity to build connections, develop leadership skills and hear from experienced speakers. If you would like to get involved and expand your network through these programmes, please contact Niall McGovern, Head of Leadership Development, at n.mcgovern@amcham.ie or Orna Mulhern, Leadership Development Coordinator, at o.mulhern@amcham.ie for more information.

Emerging Leaders Programme

The Emerging Leaders Development Programme is designed to support the next generation of leaders. It is a dynamic cross-sector and cross-function leadership development programme which includes masterclasses, networking events and bespoke engagements, and culminates in the annual flagship AmCham Hackathon. The focus is on building core leadership skills while working with cross-sectoral, cross-functional peers, introducing participants to the Chambers' leadership network; and expanding their professional network.

The Emerging Leaders Programme is comprised of 6 modules.

Who is the programme aimed at?

An individual identified and nominated by the member company who:

  • Displays high potential for leadership

  • Advanced in relation to their own functional area

  • Those whom the organisation recognises would benefit from wider cross functional, cross sector network experience

Throughout the programme, participants will:

  • Develop and test leadership skills

  • Expand network while working with cross-sector and cross-functional peers

  • Meet senior leadership of the wider AmCham network

  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of their unique make-up and insights into their preferences for thinking and behaving

  • Develop a deeper understanding of different individuals on teams, promoting better communication, teamwork and performance

AmCham Hackathon 2024

The Emerging Leader Development Programme culminates with participants bringing together everything they have touched on over the course of the programme in multi-disciplinary, cross-sector teams at the three-day Hackathon. Participants will work together to hack a solution to our AmCham Hackathon 2024 Challenge. The Challenge will be set by the American Chamber Board and shared with the participants in advance of the Hackathon. It will aim to focus on creating a solution that is innovative, practical, applicable, and enhances Ireland as a great place to live and work.

Women in Global Organisations Peer Mentoring Programme

The Women in Global Organisations (WGO) Peer-Mentoring Programme is designed to advance leadership skills in a safe and trusted environment. Working in small cross company, cross sector, cross functional groups, participants have the opportunity to explore practices, share insights, compare experiences, gather new perspectives and try out ideas with an exceptional group of peers. Participants are re-energised, prepared to inspire and lead colleagues with lasting impact.

The WGO Peer-Mentoring Programme has 5 modules.

Who is the programme aimed at?

  • Senior female leaders within American Chamber member organisations, with a minimum of 10 years' professional experience;

  • Executives who must be prepared to lead their organisations though periods of disruptive innovation and rapid change.

Mandate Leader Masterclass

The Mandate Leader Masterclass is a bespoke programme specifically designed to support those in leadership roles in the multinational sector in Ireland. This programme equips participants with the tools they need to take their organisations, and their roles within their organisations, to the next level.

Participants benefit from the extensive AmCham network with modules delivered in a trusted environment by senior figures from AmCham’s members and stakeholders.

The Mandate Leader Masterclass comprises 6 programme sessions.

Who is the programme aimed at?

  • Site/Organisation leads;

  • Mandate leaders of organisations of scale;

  • Holders of global/international/EMEA roles in MNCs of significant scale;

  • Leaders facing significant shifts in market/industry.

If you would like to get involved and expand your network through these programmes,

please contact Niall McGovern, Head of Leadership Development, at n.mcgovern@amcham.ie or Orna Mulhern, Leadership Development Coordinator, at o.mulhern@amcham.ie for more information.