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Format: Virtual
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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.

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

Jean Claude Benga

Sub-Director Chief of Taxation, Ministry of Finance, Cameroon

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"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

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Sub-Director Chief of Taxation, Ministry of Finance, Cameroon

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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.

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 skillset 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 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 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

Key Benefits

Details

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.

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.

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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This program features sessions in the HBS Live Online Classroom.

Dive Deeper into the Experience

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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

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Grow both personally and professionally.

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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.

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

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

Answering Your Questions

Application Submission

Application Review

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

What You Will Learn

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.

What You Will Learn: 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.

Program Format

Over the course of 12 high-impact weeks, you'll experience the power of the Harvard Business School Live Online Classroom—discussing, debating, and engaging live with faculty and peers. The live classroom sessions will take place every Tuesday between January 19 and April 6 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 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.

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. As a participant, you will receive a one-year license to Quantified Communications as part of your course tuition.

Program Format

Key TopicsExpand All Collapse All

Self-discovery and honest self-reflection Self-discovery and honest self-reflection

Understand your leadership profile
Select goals to increase your professional influence and impact
Prepare to take advantage of leapfrog opportunities in your career

Design and planning Design and planning

Design a leadership development path that builds relevant skillsets and channels your passions
Explore leadership development transitions including fluidly moving up and laterally
Enlist colleagues' help in achieving leadership goals and milestones

Preparing yourself for a thriving career Preparing yourself for a thriving career

Communicate for influence across the organization
Bridge differences and collaborate more effectively
Learn how to develop your leadership skills throughout your career

Key Topics

Self-discovery and honest self-reflection

Understand your leadership profile
Select goals to increase your professional influence and impact
Prepare to take advantage of leapfrog opportunities in your career

Design and planning

Design a leadership development path that builds relevant skillsets and channels your passions
Explore leadership development transitions including fluidly moving up and laterally
Enlist colleagues' help in achieving leadership goals and milestones

Preparing yourself for a thriving career

Communicate for influence across the organization
Bridge differences and collaborate more effectively
Learn how to develop your leadership skills throughout your career

Special Program Features

The Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual program provides you with a 1-year subscription to Quantified Communication. Quantified Communications is a talent development lab which helps leading organizations cultivate great communicators at every level. Its human-trained AI technology uses sight, sound, and language understanding to hone communication skills. Quantified Communications will provide you with personalized feedback on your strengths and opportunities for improvement, and you will get access to resources that will enhance your influence and impact as a leader.

Additionally, during the program, you will have the opportunity to interact with your personal development mentor. This mentor will spend 3 hours with you assessing, designing, and preparing you for your leadership trajectory. At the end of the program, you will have a plan to help you achieve the leadership trajectory you desire.

Special Program Features

The HBS Advantage

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.

Faculty Chair

Ethan S. Bernstein

Edward W. Conard Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Organizational Behavior

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Alison Wood Brooks

O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration

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Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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Ryan W. Buell

Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

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Technology and Operations Management

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Anita Elberse

Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration

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Marketing

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Francesca Gino

Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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Jon M. Jachimowicz

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Organizational Behavior

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The HBS Advantage: 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.

Faculty Chair

Ethan S. Bernstein

Edward W. Conard Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Organizational Behavior

Read Full Bio

Faculty

Alison Wood Brooks

O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Read Full Bio

Ryan W. Buell

Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Technology and Operations Management

Read Full Bio

Anita Elberse

Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Marketing

Read Full Bio

Francesca Gino

Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Read Full Bio

Jon M. Jachimowicz

Assistant Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Organizational Behavior

Read Full Bio

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

Jean Claude Benga

Sub-Director Chief of Taxation, Ministry of Finance, Cameroon

Read His Story

Program Finder

Need Help? Contact Us:

Program Advising team

Email: executive_education@hbs.edu

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

Jean Claude Benga

Sub-Director Chief of Taxation, Ministry of Finance, Cameroon

Read His Story

Program Finder

Need Help? Contact Us:

Program Advising team

Email: executive_education@hbs.edu

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Program Finder

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Developing Yourself as a Leader—Virtual

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

Summary

Summary

DetailsExpand AllCollapse All

Formulate your leadership skillsetFormulate your leadership skillset Dropdown down

Build influence and grow within your organizationBuild influence and grow within your organization Dropdown down

Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network Dropdown down

Formulate your leadership skillset

Build influence and grow within your organization

Expand your personal and professional network

Who Should Attend

Leaders in Virtual Learning

Leaders in Virtual Learning

Admissions Criteria and Process

Application and Notification Deadlines

Answering Your Questions

Application Submission

Application Review

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

Application and Notification Deadlines

Answering Your Questions

Application Submission

Application Review

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

What You Will Learn

What You Will Learn

Program Format

Program Format

Key TopicsExpand AllCollapse All

Self-discovery and honest self-reflectionSelf-discovery and honest self-reflection Dropdown down

Design and planningDesign and planning Dropdown down

Preparing yourself for a thriving careerPreparing yourself for a thriving career Dropdown down

Self-discovery and honest self-reflection

Design and planning

Preparing yourself for a thriving career

Special Program Features

Special Program Features

The HBS Advantage

The HBS Advantage

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

"Before the program I was a skillful manager, now I'm an authentic leader and open to criticism."

Waitlisted

DetailsExpand All Collapse All

Formulate your leadership skillset Formulate your leadership skillset

Build influence and grow within your organization Build influence and grow within your organization

Expand your personal and professional network Expand your personal and professional network

Key TopicsExpand All Collapse All

Self-discovery and honest self-reflection Self-discovery and honest self-reflection

Design and planning Design and planning

Preparing yourself for a thriving career Preparing yourself for a thriving career