Globalization

Global Capitalism At Risk: What Are You Doing About It?
A Harvard Business Review article by Joseph L. Bower, Herman B. Leonard, and Lynn S. Paine

Over the past several decades, the spread of market capitalism has spurred extraordinary economic growth around the world. However, as the financial crisis of 2008 made clear, the global market system is far from healthy. Fundamental defects—among them widening income inequality, unbalanced migration, and continuing environmental decline—challenge not only the stability of capitalism but also the capacity of long-trusted institutions to effect positive change. What's the solution? Business leaders must look beyond the needs of their own organizations to bolster the infrastructure of the market system itself. Find out how.

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Program for Leadership Development

Dates and Fees

  • July 22–September 28, 2013 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
  • September 29–October 12, 2013 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
  • October 13, 2013–January 11, 2014 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
  • January 12–24, 2014 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
  • $41,000
  • December 9, 2013–February 15, 2014 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
  • February 16–March 1, 2014 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
  • March 2–June 14, 2014 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
  • June 15–27, 2014 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
  • $43,000

Ideal for high-potential managers and functional specialists, PLD helps organizations prepare a new generation of leaders. As you master management fundamentals with talented peers, you develop the broad vision and management capacity required to excel in both decision making and execution. PLD offers opportunities for extraordinary personal and professional growth, preparing you to achieve sustainable competitive advantage for your company.

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General Management Program

Dates and Fees

  • July 29–September 1, 2013 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
  • September 2–September 27, 2013 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
  • September 28–October 26, 2013 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
  • October 27–November 15, 2013 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
    Post Program — Module 5 (Off-Campus)
  • $59,000
  • January 13–February 8, 2014 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
  • February 9–March 7, 2014 — Module 2 On-Campus)
  • March 8–April 12, 2014 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
  • April 13–May 2, 2014 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
    Post Program — Module 5 (Off-Campus)
  • $61,000

Designed to transform accomplished functional leaders into outstanding general managers, GMP prepares you to assume new responsibilities. Throughout the intensive, cross-functional curriculum, lively exchange with faculty and peers will refine your judgment, enhance your skills, and increase your confidence as a generalist and leader. Results-focused, GMP presents a holistic picture of leadership with an emphasis on practical knowledge.

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Advanced Management Program

Dates and Fees

  • September 3–October 24, 2013 (HBS Campus)

  • $68,000

  • April 1–May 22, 2014 (HBS Campus)

  • $75,000

AMP is the world's leading general management offering for senior executives who are responsible for driving innovation and corporate performance. Designed to transform proven leaders into global executives ready for the highest roles, AMP encourages self-assessment and reflection, enhances your capacity to think strategically and lead effectively, and helps you formulate a proactive, competitive strategy for future success.

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Risk Management for Corporate Leaders

Dates and Fees

  • December 8–13, 2013 (HBS Campus)

  • $11,250

By exploring the three levels of risk hierarchy, you will learn how to help your company turn risk into opportunity. You will develop a scorecard that incorporates risk into strategy execution, and build processes that anticipate, prioritize, and mitigate unknown threats across the enterprise.

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