Program for Leadership Development Accelerating the Careers of High-Potential Leaders

Recognizing organizations' need to enhance their leadership development efforts, the Program for Leadership Development nurtures up-and-coming managers who will eventually drive their company's bottom line. The result is personal transformation that supports effective succession planning and strengthens ongoing competitiveness.

What You Can Expect
Designed for individuals who will assume the cross-functional responsibilities of company leadership, PLD presents an integrated view of the fundamentals of management. Leveraging advanced strategies and techniques, participants learn how to excel in decision making and execution.

Who Is Right for the Program
Created for managers and functional specialists with approximately 10 years of work experience, PLD serves individuals with excellent prospects for leadership within their organizations. Participants represent diverse business functions, companies, industries, and countries.

Investment in the Future
By helping participants develop a broader vision for company success, PLD helps organizations groom the next generation of high potential leaders. Young executives reap extraordinary personal and professional growth, while organizations benefit from sustained corporate advantage.

Your Course of Study
With both on-campus and home-based modules, this executive education program offers an integrated set of individual and classroom components. This in-depth leadership development program is well suited to the needs and time demands of this important group of managers.

Comprehensive Leadership Programs Summary
Compare the key features of Harvard Business School's three comprehensive leadership programs—the Advanced Management Program, the General Management Program, and the Program for Leadership Development.

Dates and Fees

December 2008—June 2009 Session

December 15, 2008–February 21, 2009 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
February 22–March 7, 2009 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
March 8–June 13, 2009 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
June 14–26, 2009 — Module 4 (On-Campus)

July 2009—January 2010 Session

July 27–October 3, 2009 — Module 1 (Off-Campus)
October 4–17, 2009 — Module 2 (On-Campus)
October 18, 2009–January 16, 2010 — Module 3 (Off-Campus)
January 17–29, 2010 — Module 4 (On-Campus)
2008 Fee: $35,000
2009 Fee: $37,500

FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Ms. Deborah Hooper, Portfolio Director at +1-617-496-3876

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.