Executive Education

Leadership, Education, Long-Term Thinking

Welcome to Harvard Business School Executive Education.

Today's business leaders face challenging times in unprecedented circumstances. The barriers to growth are significant: a global recession, a credit crisis around the world, and the breakdown of the international financial system. It's clear that no sector or country is immune to the aftershocks of the global economic crisis.

Effective leadership is measured by success and decisions made in bad times as well as good. Sound judgment, a sense of values, and an unyielding commitment to the long-term future of a business are more critical than ever. The insights, knowledge, and skills needed for this type of leadership are acquired through experience and education.

At Harvard Business School, we believe the businesses that seize the opportunity to strengthen their talent through leadership development and to look at their industries in new ways will have a competitive advantage. By acting now, companies can successfully manage through the downturn and emerge better equipped to thrive in the global economy.

So, we invite you to learn about the HBS faculty and programs, the innovative research that has attracted thousands of the world's top executives to the School, and the renowned HBS learning model that is close to practice, action-oriented, and equips executives with the tools and insights they can quickly apply to their organizations. Please contact us for more information about how our programs can help you succeed now and in the future.

David B. Yoffie
Max and Doris Starr Professor of International Business Administration
Senior Associate Dean,
Chair, Executive Education