Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization

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Explore the many dimensions of corporate revitalization. Understand what it takes to lead a transformation effort that establishes a firm foundation for growth.

The program fee covers tuition, program materials, accommodations, and most meals.

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Many firms talk about making big pivots amid emerging trends or turbulence. But most struggle with leading and executing a successful transformation.

Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization explores how to effectively lead your company through a major transition. You will hone your ability to diagnose and anticipate setbacks, identify key opportunities, and steer your organization in a bold new direction.

Key Program Features

Key Topics

  • Learn how and when to use strategic tools such as options-led approach and scenario planning

  • Diagnose the root causes of strategic confusion, cultural malaise, and organizational inertia

  • Examine financial and governance interventions to enable lasting organizational transformation

  • Explore how to nurture a culture of courage and openness

  • Reflect on both the disruptive challenge and the revitalization potential of AI

  • Apply the right levers to address the root causes of underperformance effectively

  • Lead organizations in their pursuit of growth and performance

Program Format

  • 6
    days on the HBS campus
  • 12–15
    hours of pre-program work

Case materials and a detailed schedule will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.

Who Should Attend

  • C-suite executives, division heads, business unit heads, leaders/senior contributors on strategy teams, as well as general counsels or board members

  • Partners in private equity firms that specialize in corporate revitalization

  • Senior strategy consultants who advise companies on strategic options, turnarounds, and corporate transformations

  • Senior leaders in financial services firms, law firms, investment banks, strategic communication firms, and other professional service organizations that help clients through major corporate transformation

Individuals and teams are welcome to attend. Sending two or more representatives from your organization fosters teamwork and amplifies program impact.

Global Perspective

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12%
Africa
22%
Asia Pacific
17%
Europe
12%
Latin America
15%
Middle East
22%
North America

Top Industries Represented

  • 20%

    Financial

  • 9%

    Professional Services

  • 8%

    Raw Materials / Energy

  • 7%

    Health Care

  • 7%

    Manufacturing

  • 5%

    Consumer Products

  • 5%

    High Technology

  • 5%

    Nonprofit Services

  • 4%

    Real Estate / Construction

  • 4%

    Utilities/Telecommunications

Experience

Years Worked

  • 5%

    Less than 10 years

  • 10%

    10-14 years

  • 20%

    15-19 years

  • 31%

    20-24 years

  • 15%

    25-29 years

  • 14%

    30-34 years

  • 5%

    35-39 years

Companies That Have Participated

  • American Tire Distributors
  • Badinotti Group
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • Doha Venture Capital
  • EPCOR
  • Eurofins Biodiagnostics
  • Philips
  • Oracle
  • PT Bank Rayat Indonesia
  • Sandia National Laboratories

Teaching Team

All our executive education programs are developed and taught by a team of widely recognized HBS faculty. Many are 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.

Faculty Cochairs

  • Headshot of Ranjay Gulati

    Ranjay Gulati

    Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration

  • Headshot of Ashish Nanda

    Ashish Nanda

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration C. Roland Christensen Distinguished Management Educator

Faculty

The HBS Experience

This in-person program takes place on our storied campus where you'll live and learn at the heart of Boston's vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs.

At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivaled academic resources. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.

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The dedicated Executive Education area of campus features multiple classroom buildings and three residence halls around a quad

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Our well-appointed residence halls feature private bedrooms, living group lounges, and courtyards to fuel vibrant discussions

Admissions

We admit applicants on a rolling, space-available basis, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

The selective admissions process is based on professional achievement, organizational responsibility, and the admissions criteria for each program as described in Who Should Attend. There are no formal educational requirements for HBS Executive Education programs.

Learn more about the admissions process and requirements.

Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, 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.