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FEBRUARY 2010
ENTREPRENEURIAL EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE:

Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable

The Danger of Entrepreneurial Passion

Are You the Bottleneck in Your Organization?

Related Offerings

Upcoming Programs

Faculty Insights

Comprehensive Leadership Programs

Testimonials

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FACULTY INSIGHTS:



Building Businesses in the New Economy

In this interview, HBS Professor Lynda M. Applegate explains how large and small companies can position themselves to survive—and thrive—in turbulent times. Read more »
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ALUMNI RECRUITING:
Two Ways to Hold Entrepreneurs Accountable
Because of the degree of uncertainty that start-ups face, entrepreneurs should be held accountable for validated learning about how the model really works and then for finding a product that optimizes the future growth of that model.
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The Danger of Entrepreneurial Passion
Mixing the oil of self-belief with the water of dispassionate assessment is probably the entrepreneur’s toughest task. Here are four ways to prevent yourself from loving your venture too much.
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Are You the Bottleneck in Your Organization?
You may be the reason your company isn't growing. You are micromanaging—and it’s stifling the organization you are trying to build.
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COMPREHENSIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

Three flagship programs tailored for executives who are at key transitional points in their careers—from senior leaders to high-potential managers.

Advanced Management Program
Begins April 5, 2010

General Management Program
Begins July 26, 2010

Program for Leadership Development
Begins July 26, 2010

Comprehensive Leadership Programs Summary »


Inside the CLP Experience:
In these video segments, participants and faculty describe the transformational experience that helps change the way executives think, manage, and solve problems; discuss what it takes to turn functional experts into accomplished general managers; and reveal the perfect mix that prepares high-potential managers to lead their companies.
 
PARTICIPANT TESTIMONIALS

"The Owner/President Management program was an outstanding experience. The interaction with fellow attendees on a personal level created deep, lifelong friendships, while at the same time facilitating powerful interlearning. The group interaction in the case studies coupled with the class discussions challenged my business mindset and helped me develop new and creative business models."
Padraig O'Ceidigh [Chairman], Aer Arann, Ireland

"The Building New Businesses program is a must for executives who aspire to be entrepreneurs and expand their business. Now I understand how to build new scalable ventures that make economic, financial, and commercial sense. I would highly recommend this program—its relevant curriculum, expert faculty, and interactive studies—to any executive who would like to step out of the comfort zone and venture into new business."
Peter Tan [Senior Financial Services Director], Prudential Assurance Company (Pte.) Ltd., Singapore
RELATED OFFERINGS

Strategic Finance for Smaller Businesses
February 14–19, 2010

Building Businesses in Turbulent Times
April 11–23, 2010

Building a Global Enterprise in India
April 26–30, 2010

Owner/President Management
May 16–June 4, 2010

Leading Product Innovation
July 12–16, 2010

Building New Businesses in Established Companies
July 18–22, 2010

Private Equity and Venture Capital
October 31–
November 4, 2010

Families in Business
November 7–12, 2010

Launching New Ventures
January 2011

Key Executives Program
January 2012
UPCOMING PROGRAMS

A New Path: Setting New Professional Directions
February 28–March 6, 2010

Strategic Financial Analysis for Business Evaluation
March 21–24, 2010

Real Estate Executive Seminar
March 28–31, 2010

Taking Marketing Digital
March 28–31, 2010

Leadership Best Practices
April 5–9, 2010

Leadership and Strategy in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech
April 5–10, 2010

Advanced Management Program
April 5–May 28, 2010

Making Corporate Boards More Effective—California
April 7–10, 2010

Changing the Game: Negotiation and Competitive Decision Making
April 11–16, 2010

Driving Performance Through Talent Management
May 9–14, 2010

Global Energy Seminar—Europe
June 6–9, 2010

General Management Program
Begins July 26, 2010

Program for Leadership Development
Begins July 26, 2010

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2010 Program Portfolio

 
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