This program offers Executives the opportunity for personal and professional growth, ongoing support, and access to the wider EO community. Our Executive Program curriculum utilises a range of methodologies including Verne Harnish’s Scaling Up and Gino Wickman’s EOS (Traction).
The Executive Program is designed to empower and align key executives with their leadership team and provides the tools, community and accountability to scale and master business and leadership best practice.
Executive Curriculum
This program offers Executives the opportunity for personal and professional growth, ongoing support, and access to the wider Entrepreneurs Organisation community. EO is a global network of more than 18,000 entrepreneurs across 80 countries.
Catapult the business and your Executives’ role to the next level with the specific learning opportunities provided by a world class organisation.
As an Executive participant, you will be matched with other participants to form a small group known as a Key Executive Forum. These groups ensure that you are learning and growing as an individual, both through the learning provided through executive learning days and monthly confidential peer groups. Groups will be provided a framework and tools to keep in touch between meetings to help each other stay on track with their committed goals.
The Executive Program offers monthly key executive forums with an experienced EO coach as your forum moderator, plus access to the wider local, regional and global EO member community.
Each quarterly learning day will be led by a trained facilitator. These facilitators will bring a wealth of experience and connections to help you navigate through the content and gain as much as possible from the learning that is presented. The facilitator will answer questions from personal experience, helping you deal with the issues you face in your company with thoughtful and practical insights.
The Executive Program year begins from 1st October - 30th September. Participants may join the program at any month of the year, and the total fee will be pro-rated.
Complete and submit our application form, and our EO Sydney program coordinator will be in touch with more information.
Testimonials
“I found the Key Executive Program to be particularly useful, in the sense that I have been able to transition out of being the Owner / CEO, to be able to appoint Mita as CEO.”
“I have only been a member of the EO Key Executive program for less than 6 months; however, in that short space of time, it has provided me with significant learning and growth opportunities, some of which have been life-altering. My Forum and the group offer a space for Key Executives to share, network, learn, vent and grow with people who understand the benefits, challenges and opportunities of working for an entrepreneur.”
You will get as much out of this program as you put in. You are accountable for your own learning and business growth. The best way to get there is by fully participating in the training days, learning events and implementing best practice in your business. We provide you with the education, structure and support networks; your drive and commitment are what will bring you success.
Strategy
Create Sustainable Top Line Growth
The keys to sustainable top-line growth are: knowing your core customer, developing a clear brand promise, and developing your BHAG® (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for sustainable revenue growth.
People
Become a Magnet for A-players Who Are Dedicated to Results
Growth companies’ most difficult decisions involve getting the right people in the right seats. Is everyone in your company aligned, pulling their weight, and contributing as they should?
Execution
Develop a Strategic Advantage Over Your Competitors
One common challenge that quietly sneaks up on successful growth companies is the subtle transition from excellent, precise execution to passivity, complacency, and eventually poor execution disciplines. Tightening up your execution habits can dramatically improve your gross margins and profitability while reducing the time it takes to get work done.
Cash
Accelerate Cash Flow to Fuel Your Growth
The first law of entrepreneurial gravity is “Growth sucks cash.” We encourage companies to examine their cash acceleration strategies. This measures the time between spending a dollar (on marketing, design, rent, wages, etc.) and earning that dollar back throughout the company.
Key Executive Forum
As an Executive participant, you will be matched with other participants to form a small group known as an Key Executive Forum. These groups ensure that you are learning and growing as an individual, both through the learning provided at the training days and through the interaction with your peers. Groups will be provided a framework and tools to keep in touch between meetings to help each other stay on track with their committed goals.
Connections to Experts
Entrepreneurs’
Organisation
Members
The Executive Program offers monthly key executive forums with an EO member as your forum moderator, plus access to the wider local, regional and global EO member community.
Entrepreneurs’
Organisation
Facilitators
Each quarterly learning day will be led by a trained facilitator. These facilitators will bring a wealth of experience and connections to help you navigate through the content and gain as much as possible from the learning that is presented. The facilitator will answer questions from personal experience, helping you deal with the issues you face in your company with thoughtful and practical insights.
Peer-to-Peer
Learning
The Executive Program enables you to network with other Executives who can offer insights from their personal experience. Networking among participants will be an invaluable part of the program not only in your local city but in the additional cities launching around the world.
Eligibility Requirements
The Key Executive program is open to all 2ICs of privately held companies with an annual turnover of AUD$1.3m or above.
Executives of EO Sydney members receive a discounted rate.
Cost
The Executive Program year begins from 1st October - 30th September.
Participants may join the program at any month of the year, and the total fee will be pro-rated.
Key Executive Program – EO Member: $3850.00 + GST per year
Key Executive Program – Corporate Membership: $5200 + GST per year
Join
Complete and submit our application form, and our EO Sydney program coordinator will be in touch with more information.
Click here
Member Experience
”I found the Key Executive Program to be particularly useful, in the sense that I have been able to transition out of being the Owner / CEO, to be able to appoint Mita as CEO.”
Jeff Carruthers, EO Sydney Member
I have only been a member of the EO Key Executive program for less than 6 months; however, in that short space of time, it has provided me with significant learning and growth opportunities, some of which have been life-altering. My Forum and the group offer a space for Key Executives to share, network, learn, vent and grow with people who understand the benefits, challenges and opportunities of working for an entrepreneur. I know that my involvement in EO Key Exec has enabled me to be a better intrapreneurial leader and stronger cheerleader for my boss (an EO member) - I can better support her vision and help her grow the business as an 'all in' member.
I'm really grateful to my boss for investing in me to attend and meet the amazing group of humans that make up the Key Exec program - but I also know that her investment has paid off significantly (if you want to look at it from an ROI perspective) as I have grown and developed and able to add more to our business.
Ed Robertson, Key Executive Program
Executive Program FAQ
What are the eligibility requirements for the Key Executive Program?
The Key Executive program is open to all 2ICs of privately held companies with an annual turnover of AUD$1.3m or above. There are two membership levels – EO, and Corporate membership. Key Executives of EO Sydney members receive a discounted rate.
When does the program start?
Our program year runs from the 1st October – 30th September. participants may join the program at any month of the year, and the total fee will be pro-rated.
How are forum coaches and Key Executives assigned?
Key Executives are placed in forums with other non-competing businesses. Coaches are EO volunteers who are professionally trained to moderate and lead the executive forum.
What does the program include?
The key executive program includes:
Five full-day learning events throughout the year, facilitated by expert leadership trainers with keynote speakers and expert panelists.
Monthly key executive forum focused on goal-setting and peer accountability lead by an EO Member.
Use of EO goal-setting and tracking tools to foster accountability and results
Access to qualifying local and global EO events as shared
How do I get the most out of the Executive program?
You will get as much out of this program as you put in. You are accountable for your own learning and business growth.
The best way to get there is by fully participating in the training days, learning events and implementing best practice in your business. We provide you with the education, structure and support networks; your drive and commitment are what will bring you success.
What happens if I can’t attend a learning day?
If your membership in KEP corresponds with a full EO membership arrangements can be made for you to attend training in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth. As per the Sydney training days participants cover their own transport and accommodation expenses.
If you are a non-EO KEP participant you are only eligible to attend training days in Sydney.
What happens if I can’t attend a monthly group meeting?
Every Key Executive Forum has its own rules in regard to attendance. Please ask your forum moderator for a copy of the group rules. Generally, if you can’t attend a monthly meeting it is up to you to reschedule the meeting to a time that is suitable for all other members.
How are forum moderators and Executive groups assigned?
At the beginning of each financial year from July 1st there will be a change in forum moderators and groups. Global best practice is to rotate groups every 6 months. Your group may or may not have new members joining throughout the year. Each year experienced EO members generously volunteer their time to moderate the executive forum groups.
How long can I participate in the Executive Program?
You are welcome to participate in the Executive program indefinitely provided you are either attached to an EO member, or you have a corporate (non EO) membership.
Many KEP members hold a deep sense of connection and belonging with their fellow forum members and remain in the program for many years.
How do I engage with the Executive & Accelerator Community?
Our private WhatsApp groups are a great way to engage with the community and keep up to date with the latest program news. Please feel free to experience share, or ask questions across these platforms.
How do I access the wider EO network if I have questions or want to be connected?
EO members and experts attend the Accelerator & Executive learning events which is a great opportunity for you to broaden your networks and connect. If you have a specific interest, ask your Forum Moderator who has access to the wider EO Sydney community and beyond.
What happens if my employment changes while in the Key Executive Program?
EO welcomes and supports key executives wherever you are on your career journey. If you happen to leave employment or switch employers you may remain in the program. If your KEP membership is attached to an EO Sydney member and you’d like to remain in the program you will need to switch to a corporate membership and pay the difference.