Since beginning the Leadership Academy, American Express has increased it from one platform in New York for 24 members to a global scale of programs that this year served 380 trailblazers. By the end of 2014, …show more content…
Nearly 25,000 leaders globally have gained from our programs and endowments.
Additionally, this year American Express has reached more than 47,000 nonprofit leaders through social media and online outreach efforts.
Converging on the direct and lasting outcomes of these tactics is a core priority. The Leadership Academy’s entail post training assessments through which associates have progressively been given ratings of above 4.9 out of a high score of 5.0. Last year, we joined in a third-party assessment to further comprehend the effect of our New York Academy. The study comprised focus groups and an in-person evaluation, as well as an online study of 329 former students who finished the program in the first five years.
Not unexpectedly and indicative of the necessity for support in this area 76 percent of respondents said the Leadership Academy was the first demanding, multi-day leadership expansion training they ever had.
Highpoints from the statement include:
• 89 percent of members are still employed in the nonprofit area.
• 79 percent have been furthered or took positions with greater