Today's businesses must be alert to changes in the external environment, develop competitive
strategies quickly—and adapt the organization to execute. In this virtual program,
you'll explore organizational structures and processes that have enabled businesses
to change direction quickly and manage successful execution of ever-shifting strategies.
You will also learn how to embed agility into your organization’s DNA as you shape
your strategy, your organization, and your people. Acquiring a deeper understanding
of the role of leaders in mobilizing and driving change, you will emerge ready to
propel higher levels of responsiveness throughout your organization.
Today's businesses must be alert to changes in the external environment, develop competitive
strategies quickly—and adapt the organization to execute. In this virtual program,
you'll explore organizational structures and processes that have enabled businesses
to change direction quickly and manage successful execution of ever-shifting strategies.
You will also learn how to embed agility into your organization’s DNA as you shape
your strategy, your organization, and your people. Acquiring a deeper understanding
of the role of leaders in mobilizing and driving change, you will emerge ready to
propel higher levels of responsiveness throughout your organization.
Key Benefits
"Agile" has become a common theme across management disciplines, from software development
to supply chain management and beyond. In this live online program, you'll discover
core principles underlying this trend and the essence of what it means to be agile.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of a range of tools and methods, their pros and
cons, and how you can drive an "agile transformation" that prepares your organization
to move quickly—whatever your strategic direction.
"Agile" has become a common theme across management disciplines, from software development
to supply chain management and beyond. In this live online program, you'll discover
core principles underlying this trend and the essence of what it means to be agile.
You'll gain a deeper understanding of a range of tools and methods, their pros and
cons, and how you can drive an "agile transformation" that prepares your organization
to move quickly—whatever your strategic direction.
Details
Design your organization to facilitate core elements of agility
Achieve organizational alignment while providing sufficient autonomy
Foster innovation by experimentation, iteration, and quick adaptation
Empower teams to move quickly by breaking down silos and organizational barriers
Evolve customer-centric structures and processes
Drive organizational transformation for greater agility
Shift from traditional to more flexible management processes and structures
Measure and manage performance in ways that create alignment and accountability
Grow your business and scale your organization while sustaining agility
Develop internal governance to drive flexibility
Expand your personal and professional network
Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various
backgrounds, industries, and countries around 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
C-level decision-makers, heads of business units or regional organizations, and anyone
responsible for the P&L of an organization
Leaders within business functions such as R&D, finance, engineering, and human resources,
including chief people officers
Leaders and members of cross-functional teams implementing strategy, as well as consultants
Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the
program's impact on your organization.
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.
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.
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.
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, e-books, and online case materials. You will be invoiced
upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon
receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you
need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing
more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation
or deferral requests 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.
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, e-books, and online case materials. You will be invoiced
upon admission to the program. Invoices are due within 30 days of receipt, or upon
receipt if the program start date is less than 30 days from the invoice date. If you
need to cancel or defer your participation, you must submit your request in writing
more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellation
or deferral requests 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.
What You Will Learn
Through faculty presentations, case studies, interactive exercises, small-group discussions,
and guest speakers including some case protagonists, you will explore the importance
of organizational agility and how to implement structures and processes that create
a more agile organization over the short and long term. As you become conversant with
the frameworks, tools, and terminology of agile methods, you will be better able to
strike the right balance between managing day-to-day business and remaining responsive
to change and opportunity.
Through faculty presentations, case studies, interactive exercises, small-group discussions,
and guest speakers including some case protagonists, you will explore the importance
of organizational agility and how to implement structures and processes that create
a more agile organization over the short and long term. As you become conversant with
the frameworks, tools, and terminology of agile methods, you will be better able to
strike the right balance between managing day-to-day business and remaining responsive
to change and opportunity.
Program Format
The program takes place over two weeks, with live, synchronous classes every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET, including a 15-minute break and a 30-minute
break), and small group discussions for learning and networking in the early mornings
and late afternoons. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will
also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside
the class sessions.
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 and in small groups. We advise setting aside
a total of 5-7 hours per week for case preparation in addition to the synchronous
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.
The program takes place over two weeks, with live, synchronous classes every Monday,
Wednesday, and Friday (9:00 AM to 1:30 PM ET, including a 15-minute break and a 30-minute
break), and small group discussions for learning and networking in the early mornings
and late afternoons. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will
also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside
the class sessions.
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 and in small groups. We advise setting aside
a total of 5-7 hours per week for case preparation in addition to the synchronous
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.
Examining the relationship between agility and ability to scale
Moving from strategic imperative to organizational responses
Creating an agile governance model
Finding the right measures to drive agility
Employing Objectives and Key Results (OKR) as a performance management tool
Using performance data to drive results
Implementing governance structures for flexible resource allocation
Evolving more agile risk management
Implementing agility
Applying agile elements: roles, ceremonies, and artifacts in the Scrum framework
Creating an agile workforce
Exploring "hacks" for quickly implementing agility best practices
Providing space for experimentation (including digital experimentation), creativity,
and iterative problem solving
Bringing agility to entrepreneurial initiatives within your company
Incorporating design thinking into an agile mindset
Enabling an outside-in innovation approach that leverages deep customer insight
Teaming for agility
Leading agile teams
Establishing team norms, goals, and processes
Creating effective cross-functional teams
Creating psychological safety and helping team members feel comfortable with change
Organizing for agility
Establishing "freedom within a framework"
Shifting from a rules-based to a principles-based organizational culture
Fostering transparency and trust
Removing organizational barriers and silos
Applying a design perspective to internal processes and systems
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.
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.
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.
"Bringing together people from different walks of life, industries, and countries across the globe was amazing."
Nicole Diamond
Global Sr. Dir. of Innovation and Agile, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Canada
