Leading Professional Service Firms

Thriving in the economic downturn will take top-notch talent, breakthrough ideas, and exceptional client service. But professional service firms that seek to capitalize on the next business cycle may face even greater challenges. To address these issues and opportunities, Harvard Business School offers Leading Professional Service Firms. This intensive weeklong Executive Education program explores how top managers balance the day-to-day pressures of running a business against the exhilaration of building long-term enterprise value.

What You Can Expect
Designed with a special focus on the unique challenges facing today's professional service firm, this program provides you with the tools and insights to align interests of talented employees with the firm's strategy, to strengthen client relationships, and to enhance long-term performance.

Your Course of Study
Through lectures, group discussions and case studies highlighting issues experienced by professional service firms, you will benefit from the latest thinking on developing, governing and growing service firms. Immersed in group problem-solving exercises, you will formulate effective go-to-market strategies and deliver consistently strong client service. You also will acquire the skills to cultivate a firm culture that enables you to anticipate, adjust to, and ultimately profit from changing market conditions.

Who Is Right for the Program
This leadership development 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
March 14–20, 2010
June 13–19, 2010
Fee:$11,500

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.