The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.
This program includes live online classes, self-paced work, discussion groups, and virtual networking. Download brochure for detailed schedule.
Strategic diversification can help companies build and sustain competitive advantage, grow profitably, and manage risk by competing across markets. In fact, today, companies that operate across industries, across countries, or both drive more than half of all economic activity. These firms need leaders who can confidently navigate a changing business landscape and the uncertain geopolitical environment. Designed to focus on multibusiness and multinational strategy, this virtual program will allow you to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in diversifying horizontally, vertically, and geographically—while discovering new ways to find your company's best vector for growth.
This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More
You may also be interested in the related program: Building and Sustaining Value Across Markets.
Strategic diversification can help companies build and sustain competitive advantage, grow profitably, and manage risk by competing across markets. In fact, today, companies that operate across industries, across countries, or both drive more than half of all economic activity. These firms need leaders who can confidently navigate a changing business landscape and the uncertain geopolitical environment. Designed to focus on multibusiness and multinational strategy, this virtual program will allow you to explore the opportunities and challenges involved in diversifying horizontally, vertically, and geographically—while discovering new ways to find your company's best vector for growth.
This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More
You may also be interested in the related program: Building and Sustaining Value Across Markets.
This live online program emphasizes value creation across multiple businesses, operating units, or countries. Attendance by multiple company representatives—including both corporate and operating unit executives—will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
This live online program emphasizes value creation across multiple businesses, operating units, or countries. Attendance by multiple company representatives—including both corporate and operating unit executives—will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, dynamic discussions, and small-group projects, you will examine how leaders in successful multibusiness and multinational firms have optimized their strategies.
Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, dynamic discussions, and small-group projects, you will examine how leaders in successful multibusiness and multinational firms have optimized their strategies.
The program takes place over two weeks, with live online classes weekdays (9:00 AM to 1:15 PM ET), and twice daily small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
The program takes place over two weeks, with live online classes weekdays (9:00 AM to 1:15 PM ET), and twice daily small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
Working in small groups focused on a particular growth vector (horizontal diversification, vertical integration, or multinational expansion), you will develop a solution to a strategic challenge your company is facing, exchange insights with others in your group, and leverage your peers' insights to develop your own multimarket strategy.
Please note: The entire program is conducted with strict confidentiality. Any information on your company shared during program discussions is treated as completely private, and all feedback is considered proprietary to the companies involved.
Working in small groups focused on a particular growth vector (horizontal diversification, vertical integration, or multinational expansion), you will develop a solution to a strategic challenge your company is facing, exchange insights with others in your group, and leverage your peers' insights to develop your own multimarket strategy.
Please note: The entire program is conducted with strict confidentiality. Any information on your company shared during program discussions is treated as completely private, and all feedback is considered proprietary to the companies involved.
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.
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.