Leading Product Innovation

Dates and Fees

  • February 3–7, 2014 (HBS Campus)

  • $9,000
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The information below is based on the program offered in 2013, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for the 2014 course.

Companies that continually excel at creating new products know how to innovate effectively. Focused on the core challenges of managing product development in unpredictable markets, this program prepares you to develop innovative products and processes by identifying and leveraging new opportunities. You will leave with the latest tools and strategies to manage today's diverse risks and to position your company for future success.

What You Can Expect

Product development executives are challenged to do more with less, yet still keep their companies at the forefront of innovation. By balancing corporate strategy with effective execution, this leadership training program presents new methodologies and tools to help you manage product development day to day—and to help your company sustain competitive advantage over the long term.

Your Course of Study

Focused on the practices of today's most successful companies, this rich learning experience offers new insights into a wide range of product development challenges and opportunities. You will explore new approaches to aligning product development with corporate strategy, reinventing strategic innovation systems, assessing disruptive technologies, and managing risk.

Who Is Right for the Program

Designed for leaders responsible for new products and services in large established companies, this HBS Executive Education program is suited for vice presidents, directors, and other senior managers in a variety of functional business areas. Cross-functional or intradepartmental teams are encouraged to apply.

Programs, dates, fees, and faculty are subject to change.

In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.