Successful businesses know that investing in the next generation of leaders is critical to sustaining competitive advantage and achieving corporate growth over the long term. The Program for Leadership Development equips functional managers with the advanced decision-making and execution skills they need to excel as multifaceted leaders. You will emerge well equipped to take on greater cross-functional responsibilities—and ultimately drive performance throughout your organization.
Designed for individuals who will assume the cross-functional responsibilities of company leadership, PLD presents an integrated view of the fundamentals of management. Leveraging advanced strategies and techniques, you will learn how to excel in decision making and execution.
Created for managers and functional specialists with approximately 10 years of work experience, PLD serves individuals with excellent prospects for leadership within their organizations. You and your peers will represent diverse business functions, companies, industries, and countries.
By helping participants develop a broader vision for company success, PLD helps organizations groom the next generation of high potential leaders. Young executives reap extraordinary personal and professional growth, while organizations benefit from sustained corporate advantage.
With both on- and off-campus modules, this Executive Education program offers an integrated set of individual and classroom components. This in-depth leadership training program is well suited to the needs and time demands of this important group of managers.
Compare the key features of Harvard Business School's three comprehensive leadership programs—the Advanced Management Program, the General Management Program, and the Program for Leadership Development.
A limited amount of partial scholarship funding may be available for qualified applicants from not-for-profit organizations. To be considered, you must complete and submit your application and include a request for funding. FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact, Ms. Carla Tishler, Portfolio Director, at +1-617-496-3876.
Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.
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