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Peter Jessiman
President
Wescan Capital, Canada

Leading an owner-managed business brings many challenges, but you can be ready for them. Whether you are launching a startup, taking up—or turning over—the reins of a family firm, strengthening your team, or driving your business in a new direction, these programs can enhance your business knowledge and ability to lead.

Families in Business

Dates and Fees

November 4–9, 2012 (HBS Campus)

$38,000 for a team of up to four family members;
$8,500 for each additional member in teams larger than four
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Emphasizing the unique challenges facing family-owned companies, this proven program promotes long-term success for both business and family. In private, facilitated sessions and in group sessions with family business teams from around the world, you will gain valuable insights into issues such as nurturing effective work and shareholder relationships, evaluating performance, passing the business to the next generation, and maintaining ownership control.

PROGRAM FACULTY: David L. Ager, John A. Davis (faculty chair), Deepak Malhotra, Belén Villalonga

Leading Your Small Business Through Its Lifecycle

Dates and Fees

June 24–27, 2012 (HBS Campus)

$7,500
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Targeted at small businesses, this program helps you align financial strategy with business goals at every stage of company development. Whether you are self-funding a new business, buying a business, driving growth, or choosing an exit strategy, you will learn how to manage day-to-day operations, recognize opportunities to increase company value, and optimize financial decision making.

PROGRAM FACULTY: Richard S. Ruback, Royce Yudkoff

Owner/President Management Program

Dates and Fees

March 25–April 13, 2012 (HBS Campus)

$33,000 (Unit I only)
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

May 13–June 1, 2012 (HBS Campus)

$33,000 (Unit I only)
The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.

Crafted for the needs of business owners, this program delivers the insight, vision, and skills to expand your potential—and your company's success. In three multiple-week sessions taking place over three years, you will enhance your business knowledge and transform your leadership ability. Stepping back from day-to-day demands, you will assess your company's position, develop long-term strategies, and prepare to deliver greater value to stakeholders.

PROGRAM FACULTY: John A. Davis, Rohit Deshpandé, Robert Steven Kaplan, William R. Kerr, Josh Lerner, Deepak Malhotra, Forest L. Reinhardt, Robert L. Simons, Scott A. Snook, David B. Yoffie

Executive Education