The program fee covers tuition, online case materials, access to a personal development mentor, and a 1-year subscription to Quantified Communications.
Application Due: 16 DEC 2022
As high-performing emerging leaders 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, now in its seventh year, 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.
As high-performing emerging leaders 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, now in its seventh year, 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.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
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.
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.
Through a rich learning experience that includes live online case discussions, self-paced learning, and personal development mentors you will assess, design, and prepare for your leadership trajectory. You will have self-assessments that identify your leadership profile and the opportunity to design and map out the leader you strive to be. There will be a focus on utilizing your leadership skills to avoid the most common pitfalls that derail emerging leaders while building not just an effective but also transformational career.
Through a rich learning experience that includes live online case discussions, self-paced learning, and personal development mentors you will assess, design, and prepare for your leadership trajectory. You will have self-assessments that identify your leadership profile and the opportunity to design and map out the leader you strive to be. There will be a focus on utilizing your leadership skills to avoid the most common pitfalls that derail emerging leaders while building not just an effective but also transformational career.
Over the course of 12 sessions, you'll experience the power of the Harvard Business School Live Online Classroom—discussing, debating, and engaging live with faculty and peers. Participants will attend live online classroom sessions every Tuesday between January 3 and April 4, except for January 31 (for Lunar New Year), during one of two time slots: from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET or from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET. Participants will need to log into the Live Online Classroom 30 minutes before the start of each session to conduct a technical check.
Each week, before the live online session, participants will schedule a discussion group meeting to reflect on the prior week's session, as well as that week's case study. 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, in small groups, and in the on-going Slack discussion among your classmates and faculty. We advise setting aside a total of 3 hours per week for program work in addition to the live online class sessions.
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.
Over the course of 12 sessions, you'll experience the power of the Harvard Business School Live Online Classroom—discussing, debating, and engaging live with faculty and peers. Participants will attend live online classroom sessions every Tuesday between January 3 and April 4, except for January 31 (for Lunar New Year), during one of two time slots: from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM ET or from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET. Participants will need to log into the Live Online Classroom 30 minutes before the start of each session to conduct a technical check.
Each week, before the live online session, participants will schedule a discussion group meeting to reflect on the prior week's session, as well as that week's case study. 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, in small groups, and in the on-going Slack discussion among your classmates and faculty. We advise setting aside a total of 3 hours per week for program work in addition to the live online class sessions.
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.
Mini-360 and DiSC Self-Assessment
Prior to the start of the program, participants will complete a mini-360 review and DiSC self-assessment. The mini-360 will allow you to provide 3-12 of your closest colleagues (your inner circle at work) an opportunity to confidentially assess where they believe you can make the most progress as a developing leader. To complement those perspectives, the DiSC inventory will provide you with a self-assessment of your leadership style. Together, these tools will help form a foundation for individualizing your discussions in the classroom, with your peers, and with your mentor. Participants should expect to spend roughly 3-5 hours per week for 1-2 weeks on the mini-360 and DiSC self-assessment.
Mentorship Sessions
You will meet one-on-one with a personal development mentor. The one-hour meetings will take place during the fourth, seventh, and twelfth weeks of the program; you will work directly with your mentor to schedule the meetings. Your mentor is intimately familiar with the program and will spend time assessing and preparing you for your leadership journey. They will translate the program curriculum into specific goals for you. At the end of the program, you will have a plan to achieve your leadership trajectory.
Quantified Communications
Participants receive a one-year subscription to Quantified Communications, a talent development lab that helps leading organizations cultivate great communicators at every level. Its human-trained AI uses sight, sound, and language understanding to hone communication skills. Quantified Communications provides participants with personalized feedback on strengths, and opportunities for improvement, as well as resources that will enhance their influence and impact as leaders.
Mini-360 and DiSC Self-Assessment
Prior to the start of the program, participants will complete a mini-360 review and DiSC self-assessment. The mini-360 will allow you to provide 3-12 of your closest colleagues (your inner circle at work) an opportunity to confidentially assess where they believe you can make the most progress as a developing leader. To complement those perspectives, the DiSC inventory will provide you with a self-assessment of your leadership style. Together, these tools will help form a foundation for individualizing your discussions in the classroom, with your peers, and with your mentor. Participants should expect to spend roughly 3-5 hours per week for 1-2 weeks on the mini-360 and DiSC self-assessment.
Mentorship Sessions
You will meet one-on-one with a personal development mentor. The one-hour meetings will take place during the fourth, seventh, and twelfth weeks of the program; you will work directly with your mentor to schedule the meetings. Your mentor is intimately familiar with the program and will spend time assessing and preparing you for your leadership journey. They will translate the program curriculum into specific goals for you. At the end of the program, you will have a plan to achieve your leadership trajectory.
Quantified Communications
Participants receive a one-year subscription to Quantified Communications, a talent development lab that helps leading organizations cultivate great communicators at every level. Its human-trained AI uses sight, sound, and language understanding to hone communication skills. Quantified Communications provides participants with personalized feedback on strengths, and opportunities for improvement, as well as resources that will enhance their influence and impact as leaders.
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.
Edward W. Conard Associate Professor of Business Administration
Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration
Poronui Associate 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.
Edward W. Conard Associate Professor of Business Administration
Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration
Poronui Associate Professor of Business Administration