Many types of change, from emerging technologies to natural resource shortages to political shifts, have put pressure on traditional agribusiness business models—and created new possibilities for companies that can innovate, develop new strategies, and scale their operations. For over 50 years, business leaders from around the world have gathered for the Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School (HBS). This annual event provides a unique opportunity to join an elite group of global executives as they discuss the changing agribusiness landscape—and shape the future of this vital industry. As you gain valuable insight into agribusiness trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities, you will find new ways to build competitive advantage and drive business growth.
Many types of change, from emerging technologies to natural resource shortages to political shifts, have put pressure on traditional agribusiness business models—and created new possibilities for companies that can innovate, develop new strategies, and scale their operations. For over 50 years, business leaders from around the world have gathered for the Agribusiness Seminar at Harvard Business School (HBS). This annual event provides a unique opportunity to join an elite group of global executives as they discuss the changing agribusiness landscape—and shape the future of this vital industry. As you gain valuable insight into agribusiness trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities, you will find new ways to build competitive advantage and drive business growth.
Particularly appropriate for: Chairpersons, chief executive officers, presidents, managing directors, owners, and other company leaders who drive strategy for their firms.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
Particularly appropriate for: Chairpersons, chief executive officers, presidents, managing directors, owners, and other company leaders who drive strategy for their firms.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
Through faculty presentations, case studies, group discussions, and industry guest speakers, you will explore agribusiness trends and best practices covering a wide array of organizational, strategic, competitive, economic, and societal issues.
The curriculum is based on the world-renowned HBS case method—a highly interactive approach that engages participants in a dynamic exchange of ideas as they identify and test possible actions. Further enriching the sessions is the unique opportunity to meet and hear from top executives of the companies featured in the cases.
The 2020 seminar will feature new agribusiness-specific cases incorporating the latest trends, evolving business models, competitive strategies, and novel thinking about industry opportunities and challenges.
Through faculty presentations, case studies, group discussions, and industry guest speakers, you will explore agribusiness trends and best practices covering a wide array of organizational, strategic, competitive, economic, and societal issues.
The curriculum is based on the world-renowned HBS case method—a highly interactive approach that engages participants in a dynamic exchange of ideas as they identify and test possible actions. Further enriching the sessions is the unique opportunity to meet and hear from top executives of the companies featured in the cases.
The 2020 seminar will feature new agribusiness-specific cases incorporating the latest trends, evolving business models, competitive strategies, and novel thinking about industry opportunities and challenges.
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
David E. Bell
Baker Foundation Professor, George M. Moffett Professor of Agriculture and Business, Emeritus
Stuart C. Gilson
Steven R. Fenster Professor of Business Administration
Janice H. Hammond
Jesse Philips Professor of Manufacturing
Forest L. Reinhardt
John D. Black Professor
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
David E. Bell
Baker Foundation Professor, George M. Moffett Professor of Agriculture and Business, Emeritus
Stuart C. Gilson
Steven R. Fenster Professor of Business Administration
Janice H. Hammond
Jesse Philips Professor of Manufacturing
Forest L. Reinhardt
John D. Black Professor