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    Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual

    Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual
    • Dates: TBD
    • Format: Virtual
    • Fee: TBD

      • The program fee covers tuition, online case materials, access to a personal development mentor, and a 1-year subscription to Quantified Communications.

      This program includes live online classes, self-paced work, discussion groups, and virtual networking.
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    Summary

    As high performers develop their leadership style, it is imperative to have the skillset and knowledge to gain influence and increase impact across an organization. In this virtual program, you will become armed with a number of actionable learning outcomes to help develop yourself as a leader. These learning outcomes include crafting a more strategic and effective approach to your career trajectory grounded authentically in your strengths, experiences and, aspirations; readiness in communications, negotiations, influence and design; and preparation for the moments of potential challenge or derailment, including transitions and collaboration.

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    Summary

    As high performers develop their leadership style, it is imperative to have the skillset and knowledge to gain influence and increase impact across an organization. In this virtual program, you will become armed with a number of actionable learning outcomes to help develop yourself as a leader. These learning outcomes include crafting a more strategic and effective approach to your career trajectory grounded authentically in your strengths, experiences and, aspirations; readiness in communications, negotiations, influence and design; and preparation for the moments of potential challenge or derailment, including transitions and collaboration.

    Key Benefits
    Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual is a live online program that enables high-potential, emerging leaders to engage directly with Harvard Business School faculty and personal development mentors without having to travel to campus and interrupt work schedules. Through the process, they strengthen their ability to achieve greater results in their current role, while proactively developing the leadership skills needed for their next one.

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    Formulate your leadership skillsetFormulate your leadership skillset
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    • Apply the HBS PACE (Pick, Apprise, Collect, Elicit) leadership self-development model to increase professional influence and impact
    • Build self-awareness and understanding around your leadership profile and trajectory
    • Design a development path that nurtures relevant skill sets and channels your passions
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    • Prepare for successful transitions, including moving up and laterally in an organization
    • Effectively enlist colleagues' and mentors' help in achieving leadership goals and milestones
    • Bridge differences and collaborate more effectively across your organization
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    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges, career decisions, and who can grow with you over time

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    Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual is a live online program that enables high-potential, emerging leaders to engage directly with Harvard Business School faculty and personal development mentors without having to travel to campus and interrupt work schedules. Through the process, they strengthen their ability to achieve greater results in their current role, while proactively developing the leadership skills needed for their next one.
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    Formulate your leadership skillset

    • Apply the HBS PACE (Pick, Apprise, Collect, Elicit) leadership self-development model to increase professional influence and impact
    • Build self-awareness and understanding around your leadership profile and trajectory
    • Design a development path that nurtures relevant skill sets and channels your passions

    Build influence and grow within your organization

    • Prepare for successful transitions, including moving up and laterally in an organization
    • Effectively enlist colleagues' and mentors' help in achieving leadership goals and milestones
    • Bridge differences and collaborate more effectively across your organization

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges, career decisions, and who can grow with you over time

    Who Should Attend

    • Emerging leaders who want to develop the tools and techniques to actively manage their leadership trajectory and grow their influence and impact across their organization
    • Early- and Mid-Career Professionals that want to assess where they are in their professional development and map out an aspirational plan to take their role and responsibilities to the next level—even if that "level" is lateral
    • Top-performing and high-potential individuals with 5-15 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    • Emerging leaders who want to develop the tools and techniques to actively manage their leadership trajectory and grow their influence and impact across their organization
    • Early- and Mid-Career Professionals that want to assess where they are in their professional development and map out an aspirational plan to take their role and responsibilities to the next level—even if that "level" is lateral
    • Top-performing and high-potential individuals with 5-15 years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom.

    Just as HBS pioneered the case study method, we also built the first live online classroom in 2014 and have been refining and optimizing our virtual program experience ever since. In a world that is now centered around virtual connection, our programs reflect the input and experience of tens of thousands of participants.

    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.

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    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
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    The Harvard Business School Live Online Classroom
    This program brings the case method to life virtually in our real-time, interactive online classr...
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    Embrace New Ways of Viewing Yourself
    Grow both personally and professionally.
    Read Her Story
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    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom.

    Just as HBS pioneered the case study method, we also built the first live online classroom in 2014 and have been refining and optimizing our virtual program experience ever since. In a world that is now centered around virtual connection, our programs reflect the input and experience of tens of thousands of participants.

    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.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    head and shoulder images of people in polygon shapes connected to a laptop with the HBS shield in the center
    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
    Learn More
    hbx live studio
    The Harvard Business School Live Online Classroom
    This program brings the case method to life virtually in our real-time, interactive online classr...
    Learn More
    Embrace New Ways of Viewing Yourself
    Grow both personally and professionally.
    Read Her Story

    Admissions Criteria and Process

    When considering applications for this program, the Admissions Committee seeks a balance of organization and industry representation, as well as candidates' professional experience and current organizational responsibilities.
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    Application and Notification Deadlines

    You may apply within one of the following admission rounds for the upcoming January session:

    JAN 2021 Program

    • Round 1 Application due: 26 OCT 2020; Notified no later than: 02 NOV 2020
    • Round 2 Application due: 23 NOV 2020; Notified no later than: 30 NOV 2020
    • Round 3 Application due: 14 DEC 2020; Notified no later than: 21 DEC 2020

    This program fills quickly and we advise you to apply early. We respect the time-sensitive nature of your admission status, and factor that into our notification deadlines. Applications submitted after the final deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. If you are waitlisted for the program, you will only be contacted if a seat opens up for you before the program starts.

    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, online case materials, access to a personal development mentor, and a 1-year subscription to Quantified Communications. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.

    Admissions Criteria and Process Dropdown down

    Admissions Criteria and Process Dropdown down

    When considering applications for this program, the Admissions Committee seeks a balance of organization and industry representation, as well as candidates' professional experience and current organizational responsibilities.

    Application and Notification Deadlines

    You may apply within one of the following admission rounds for the upcoming January session:

    JAN 2021 Program

    • Round 1 Application due: 26 OCT 2020; Notified no later than: 02 NOV 2020
    • Round 2 Application due: 23 NOV 2020; Notified no later than: 30 NOV 2020
    • Round 3 Application due: 14 DEC 2020; Notified no later than: 21 DEC 2020

    This program fills quickly and we advise you to apply early. We respect the time-sensitive nature of your admission status, and factor that into our notification deadlines. Applications submitted after the final deadline will be considered on a rolling, space-available basis. If you are waitlisted for the program, you will only be contacted if a seat opens up for you before the program starts.

    Answering Your Questions

    Our Program Advising team can help you at any stage of the admissions process—starting with identifying the program that best addresses your learning and development goals. Contact a program advisor via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the U.S., call +1.617.495.6555).

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply at least four weeks before the program start date. You may use our online form or download an application. HBS maintains all application information in strict confidentiality. We acknowledge receipt of applications via email. In the unlikely event that you do not receive an acknowledgment, please email us at exed_admissions@hbs.edu or call us at +1.617.495.6226.

    Application Review

    To optimize the learning experience and maximize the exchange of ideas, our Admissions Committee makes selections that balance each participant's experience, scope of current responsibilities, and type of organization. HBS seeks candidates who reflect a broad range of industries, functions, countries, and backgrounds. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, online case materials, access to a personal development mentor, and a 1-year subscription to Quantified Communications. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals received 14 to 30 days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of one-half of the program fee. Requests received within 14 days are subject to full payment.
    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.
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