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‘Customizable Backpacks’ Over ‘Luxury Handbags’: A New Model for Leadership Development

Oct. 7, 2026
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Ross School of Business

Leadership development programs often focus on a small percentage of employees, leaving many others without the same opportunities. Ross professor Sue Ashford challenges this traditional approach and explores how organizations can make leadership development more accessible across their workforce.

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