Who Is Right for the Program
The HBS Executive Education Women's Leadership Forum is designed for women who hold senior leadership positions in public and private companies and nonprofit organizations around the world. Participants are selected to create a diverse group of accomplished executives from a wide array of industries, disciplines, managerial backgrounds, and cultures. Ideal candidates for this program include:
- Senior corporate officers and executives
- Business owners and entrepreneurs
- Business-unit leaders
- Nonprofit executives
One very important benefit of The Women's Leadership Forum is the opportunity to exchange ideas with a group of highly experienced businesswomen who face similar challenges in their professional lives. Through this program, many participants develop lasting relationships and are able to draw on a valuable network of peers who can offer ongoing advice and support.
Past Participants Represented:
| Industries |
Nationalities |
| 5% |
|
Chem/Pharm/Bio |
11% |
|
Africa |
| 5% |
|
Consumer Products |
21% |
|
Asia/Pacific |
| 20% |
|
Financial |
10% |
|
Europe |
| 4% |
|
High Technology |
3% |
|
Latin America |
| 4% |
|
Manufacturing |
4% |
|
Middle East |
| 24% |
|
Nonprofit Services |
51% |
|
North America |
| 12% |
|
Other Services |
|
|
|
| 16% |
|
Professional Services |
|
|
|
| 2% |
|
Raw Materials/Energy |
|
| 3% |
|
Real Estate/Construction |
|
| 2% |
|
Retail Services |
| 3% |
|
Utilities/Telecommunications |
"I highly recommend the Women's Leadership Forum if you are looking to take the next step in your career. The case studies were relevant and interesting, and the instructors created a supportive and dynamic learning experience. I'm applying the feedback and knowledge I gained every day in my work environment. The forum was a mental and emotional thrill."
Susannah Carroll [DEC Network Services Director], National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, U.S.