Corporate Social Responsibility Strategies to Create Business and Social Value

The information below is based on the program offered in 2009, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2010 course.

What You Can Expect

The core concepts of the program are designed to help executives develop and implement an overarching CSR strategy that not only reinforces core business practices, but also produces cost-effective, measurable results—in any economic environment. While evaluating your company's initiatives, you will explore new ways to:

  • Present the business case for continuing CSR initiatives during a challenging economy
  • Assess risks and rewards before making capital investments or other business decisions
  • Understand how CSR directly impacts current and future regulatory practices
  • Align CSR strategies with organizational goals
  • Drive CSR throughout the organization
  • Foster successful interaction with governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and key stakeholders

How Will My Organization Benefit?

Executive Education programs at Harvard Business School are a significant investment for both you and your organization. Going far beyond the basic transmission of skills and theories, each leadership development program provides applicable lessons in the classroom that can be implemented successfully within your organization. You will acquire a fresh perspective on global business from our groundbreaking curriculum, world-renowned faculty, and an accomplished group of elite peers from around the world.

"This program provided the intellectual tools I need to take the lead in championing CSR across my company. The networking and sharing of best practices through the business case discussions were enlightening and extremely interesting. I was able to reflect on how other companies are integrating CSR in their business strategy—and how to leverage our CSR approach for business value."
Helene V. Gagnon [Vice President, Public Affairs, Communications and Corporate Responsibility], Bombardier Aerospace, Canada