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    Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise

    Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise
    Derek C.M. van Bever, faclty member, Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise, HBS Executive Education

    "Put simply, it's the most practical theoretical course you'll ever take."

    Derek C. M. van Bever
    Faculty Cochair
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    Derek C.M. van Bever, faclty member, Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise, HBS Executive Education

    "Put simply, it's the most practical theoretical course you'll ever take."

    Derek C. M. van Bever
    Faculty Cochair
    Read More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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    Summary

    More than 20 years ago, Clayton Christensen introduced a revolutionary concept that transformed the business world: disruptive innovation. In this program, Christensen's team will help strategic decision-makers understand how disruption works and determine when to invest in core versus disruptive business models. As you gain insight into the ways that evolving industries, technologies, and competitive forces can affect your business, you will be better prepared to harness innovation, lead breakthrough change, and sustain enterprise success.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

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    Summary

    More than 20 years ago, Clayton Christensen introduced a revolutionary concept that transformed the business world: disruptive innovation. In this program, Christensen's team will help strategic decision-makers understand how disruption works and determine when to invest in core versus disruptive business models. As you gain insight into the ways that evolving industries, technologies, and competitive forces can affect your business, you will be better prepared to harness innovation, lead breakthrough change, and sustain enterprise success.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

    Key Benefits
    Examining disruption and strategic decision-making through the lens of Christensen's transformative theory, you will gain a deeper understanding of the levers that can drive organizational growth. With the ability to spot potential threats and opportunities sooner and make the right strategic moves faster, you will be ready to drive innovation and position your organization for long-term success.

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    Create and sustain a strong position in an evolving industryCreate and sustain a strong position in an evolving industry
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    • Analyze how the structure of an industry may change
    • Avoid having your business disrupted by others
    • Achieve differentiation and better margins
    • Assess your company's capabilities
    • Sustain core businesses while enabling innovation
    • Avert common problems that lead companies into decline
    Drive innovationDrive innovation
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    • Align your organization around innovation initiatives
    • Rethink your product, market and strategy
    • Apply disruptive theories to complex problems and opportunities
    • Build the skills and vision critical to leading change
    Make better decisions through strategic analysis and predictive frameworksMake better decisions through strategic analysis and predictive frameworks
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    • Adopt a strategic mindset and skillset
    • Apply theories of causality to understand why things happen the way they do
    • Accurately predict the impact of strategic actions
    • Better articulate your strategic questions and goals
    • Assess the risks and opportunities presented by actions such as:
      • Ignoring sunk costs and making decisions at the margin
      • Implementing a strategy of low-cost positioning
      • Scaling fast to take advantage of network effects
      • Outsourcing activities that are not your current core competence
      • Sourcing new leaders from inside the firm
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • Extend your network by living 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 and career decisions

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    Examining disruption and strategic decision-making through the lens of Christensen's transformative theory, you will gain a deeper understanding of the levers that can drive organizational growth. With the ability to spot potential threats and opportunities sooner and make the right strategic moves faster, you will be ready to drive innovation and position your organization for long-term success.
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    Create and sustain a strong position in an evolving industry

    • Analyze how the structure of an industry may change
    • Avoid having your business disrupted by others
    • Achieve differentiation and better margins
    • Assess your company's capabilities
    • Sustain core businesses while enabling innovation
    • Avert common problems that lead companies into decline

    Drive innovation

    • Align your organization around innovation initiatives
    • Rethink your product, market and strategy
    • Apply disruptive theories to complex problems and opportunities
    • Build the skills and vision critical to leading change

    Make better decisions through strategic analysis and predictive frameworks

    • Adopt a strategic mindset and skillset
    • Apply theories of causality to understand why things happen the way they do
    • Accurately predict the impact of strategic actions
    • Better articulate your strategic questions and goals
    • Assess the risks and opportunities presented by actions such as:
      • Ignoring sunk costs and making decisions at the margin
      • Implementing a strategy of low-cost positioning
      • Scaling fast to take advantage of network effects
      • Outsourcing activities that are not your current core competence
      • Sourcing new leaders from inside the firm

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by living 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 and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    The program is appropriate for senior executives, general managers, or business owners who are responsible for setting strategic direction for their organizations

    Attendance by two or more individuals from your organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    The Disruptive Voice Podcast
    Participants of Disruptive Innovation share how the program helped them when facing threats.
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    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
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    The Explainer: Disruptive Innovation
    Professor Clayton Christensen's landmark theory is revealed.
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    Who Should Attend

    The program is appropriate for senior executives, general managers, or business owners who are responsible for setting strategic direction for their organizations

    Attendance by two or more individuals from your organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play audio
    The Disruptive Voice Podcast
    Participants of Disruptive Innovation share how the program helped them when facing threats.
    Listen Now
    Play video
    Play video
    We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Play video
    The Explainer: Disruptive Innovation
    Professor Clayton Christensen's landmark theory is revealed.
    Watch the Video

    Learning and Living at HBS

    When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.

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    Learning and Living at HBS

    When you participate in an Executive Education program on the HBS campus, you enter an immersive experience where every aspect of the learning model has been carefully designed to facilitate your growth. Your learning will take place on your own, in your living group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.

    Admissions Criteria and Process

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.
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    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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. 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.

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    Admissions Criteria and Process Dropdown down

    We admit candidates to specific sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible. Although most programs have no formal educational requirements, admission is a selective process based on your professional achievement and organizational responsibilities.

    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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. 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.
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    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.
    Derek C.M. van Bever, faclty member, Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise, HBS Executive Education

    "Put simply, it's the most practical theoretical course you'll ever take."

    Derek C. M. van Bever
    Faculty Cochair
    Read More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Derek C.M. van Bever, faclty member, Disruptive Innovation: Strategies for a Successful Enterprise, HBS Executive Education

    "Put simply, it's the most practical theoretical course you'll ever take."

    Derek C. M. van Bever
    Faculty Cochair
    Read More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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