Leading Professional Service Firms

Thank you for your interest in this program. The November 2008 session is filled to capacity, and additional applications will not be accepted. You may wish to consider applying to one of the 2009 sessions.

Without dynamic people and profitable offerings, a service firm has no revenue, no clients, no value-and no company. To address this critical issue, Harvard Business School (HBS) offers Leading Professional Service Firms. This intensive Executive Education program explores how the top managers of today's service firms align the company's most valuable asset—their people—with winning strategies. During this weeklong program, you will examine the unique challenges that face the growing professional service firm, and will learn how to craft and execute a visionary strategy that involves each individual in your company.

What You Can Expect
Whether you are expanding a successful practice, changing your firm's culture, or creating innovative new services, you will gain the skills, insights, and holistic view needed to sustain your firm's competitive edge and drive revenue throughout the organization.

Your Course of Study
Through lectures, group discussions, and case studies highlighting issues experienced by professional service firms, you will hear the latest thinking on developing, governing, and growing service firms. Immersed in group problem-solving exercises, you will enhance your ability to formulate effective strategies and deliver consistently strong client service. You also will acquire the skills to cultivate a stellar staff and culture that complement your strategy and enable your company to scale successful services.

Who Is Right for the Program
This program is designed to meet the needs of company leaders and executives whose firms provide services in areas such as consulting, legal, accounting, architecture and engineering, marketing, venture capital, investment banking, software development, and technology integration.

Dates and Fees
November 16–22, 2008 Filled to Capacity
March 22–28, 2009
June 7–13, 2009
2008 Fee: $10,500
2009 Fee: $11,000

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

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.