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.Mounting social and environmental pressures are reshaping the competitive landscape for companies in every industry. Increasingly, companies are expected to adopt a social purpose and practice stakeholder capitalism, and yet few companies know how to do so in ways that also strengthen their performance. Investors are also paying a premium for ESG leaders, but most companies fail to explain how their sustainability efforts create value for shareholders.
This live online program will prepare you to meet this challenge by equipping you with frameworks centered around the concept of Creating Shared Value. Developed by Creating Shared Value authors Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer, the program will show you how to move beyond corporate social responsibility and sustainability reports and shift your company's strategy to create positive social impact in ways that also drive business success. In today’s world, companies that create Shared Value by addressing societal challenges as part of their core strategy achieve a higher market capitalization and an enduring competitive advantage.
Mounting social and environmental pressures are reshaping the competitive landscape for companies in every industry. Increasingly, companies are expected to adopt a social purpose and practice stakeholder capitalism, and yet few companies know how to do so in ways that also strengthen their performance. Investors are also paying a premium for ESG leaders, but most companies fail to explain how their sustainability efforts create value for shareholders.
This live online program will prepare you to meet this challenge by equipping you with frameworks centered around the concept of Creating Shared Value. Developed by Creating Shared Value authors Michael E. Porter and Mark R. Kramer, the program will show you how to move beyond corporate social responsibility and sustainability reports and shift your company's strategy to create positive social impact in ways that also drive business success. In today’s world, companies that create Shared Value by addressing societal challenges as part of their core strategy achieve a higher market capitalization and an enduring competitive advantage.
To accelerate organizational change, teams of executives from each company are encouraged but not required.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
To accelerate organizational change, teams of executives from each company are encouraged but not required.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 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.
Featuring faculty presentations, case studies, guest speakers, and guided discussions, the Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value program offers a rich learning experience that emphasizes practical application. In addition to learning from classmates around the world, you will also have the chance to hear firsthand from CEOs and senior executives who have successful integrated Shared Value into their company's strategies. In addition, you will benefit from hearing directly from some case protagonists who will be present for their respective case discussions.
Featuring faculty presentations, case studies, guest speakers, and guided discussions, the Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value program offers a rich learning experience that emphasizes practical application. In addition to learning from classmates around the world, you will also have the chance to hear firsthand from CEOs and senior executives who have successful integrated Shared Value into their company's strategies. In addition, you will benefit from hearing directly from some case protagonists who will be present for their respective case discussions.
The program takes place over two weeks, with live online classes from 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM ET Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including two breaks and a one-hour discussion group each day. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. In addition, participants can expect to spend nine hours per week for self-paced work.
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.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
The program takes place over two weeks, with live online classes from 10:00 AM to 1:45 PM ET Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, including two breaks and a one-hour discussion group each day. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. In addition, participants can expect to spend nine hours per week for self-paced work.
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.
Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program. Case materials will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.
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.
Baker Foundation Professor, Malcolm P. Mcnair Professor of Marketing
Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration
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.
Baker Foundation Professor, Malcolm P. Mcnair Professor of Marketing
Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration