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Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning

Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning
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  • Dates: 23–28 JUL 2023
  • Format: In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
  • Location: HBS Campus
  • Fee: $7,750
  • The program fee covers registration, program materials, accommodations, and meals.
    Application Due: 31 MAR 2023

    Modules:
    • 23–28 JUL 2023 — On Campus Program (HBS Campus)
    • Early 2024 — Case Writing Workshop (Location TBD)
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Program Announcement
Please note this is an invitation-only program with select partner institutions.

Summary

The age-old dilemma for academia—how best to teach—really is about how best to learn. To produce the innovative, inspired, and visionary leaders that institutions need today, business schools must rethink the learning process and their management education curricula, while retaining their distinctive methods and traditions. This two-session colloquium seeks to improve the learning model by building a global community of management educators who are committed to innovative teaching and course design.

Please note that this program is open only to educators who have been nominated by a participating institution.

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Summary

The age-old dilemma for academia—how best to teach—really is about how best to learn. To produce the innovative, inspired, and visionary leaders that institutions need today, business schools must rethink the learning process and their management education curricula, while retaining their distinctive methods and traditions. This two-session colloquium seeks to improve the learning model by building a global community of management educators who are committed to innovative teaching and course design.

Please note that this program is open only to educators who have been nominated by a participating institution.

Key Benefits
Designed by HBS management faculty—and based on ongoing discussions with leaders at top business schools around the world, this unique program will help you become a more effective and more innovative management educator. By exploring the best methods in practice-based learning and rethinking personal assumptions about what constitutes effective business teaching, you will be positioned to improve management education in your classroom and across your institution.

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  • Incorporate participant-centered learning into traditional teaching methods
  • Gain strategies for teaching the case method
  • Adopt innovative teaching tools and techniques
  • Connect with students more effectively
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  • Improve course development and case writing to foster learning that is directly applicable to participants' challenges at work
  • Drive innovation across the business curriculum based on your school's particular needs
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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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Designed by HBS management faculty—and based on ongoing discussions with leaders at top business schools around the world, this unique program will help you become a more effective and more innovative management educator. By exploring the best methods in practice-based learning and rethinking personal assumptions about what constitutes effective business teaching, you will be positioned to improve management education in your classroom and across your institution.
Details

Employ more effective teaching methods

  • Incorporate participant-centered learning into traditional teaching methods
  • Gain strategies for teaching the case method
  • Adopt innovative teaching tools and techniques
  • Connect with students more effectively

Design more relevant and impactful curricula, courses, and materials

  • Improve course development and case writing to foster learning that is directly applicable to participants' challenges at work
  • Drive innovation across the business curriculum based on your school's particular needs

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

Participating institutions are encouraged to invite full-time, senior business faculty members who:

  • Have case teaching, case writing, and industry experience
  • Are committed to bringing innovation to their teaching methods and curricula
  • Are well positioned to influence instructional development and learning strategies across their institutions
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Who Should Attend

Participating institutions are encouraged to invite full-time, senior business faculty members who:

  • Have case teaching, case writing, and industry experience
  • Are committed to bringing innovation to their teaching methods and curricula
  • Are well positioned to influence instructional development and learning strategies across their institutions
Dive Deeper into the Experience
Play video
Play video
Inside the ClassroomInside the Classroom
See how exchange with faculty and peers yields new insights into critical business trends.
Watch the VideoWatch the Video
Play video
Play video
We Celebrate New Ways of Thinking. Are You Ready?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
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Discover more about business. And yourself.Discover more about business. And yourself.
Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
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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.

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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

Please note that this program is open only to educators who have been nominated by a participating institution. Application forms must be accompanied by a letter of reference, completed by the Dean of the school. The deadline to submit a completed application form and letter of reference is March 31, 2023 and candidates are admitted in April.
Application Deadline
JUL 2023 session application due: 31 MAR 2023
Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.
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To apply, you will submit:

  • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
  • A letter of reference from the institution's dean
To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.

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).

Letter of Reference

To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a letter of reference from the institution's dean. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

Application Submission

The deadline to submit a completed application form and letter of reference is March 31, 2023. 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.

Commitment

During the program, you will be expected to work 12 to 14 hours a day and participate fully in all program activities. To maximize your contribution and the program's value to you and your institution, you must remain free of outside distractions and responsibilities during both sessions.

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. Schools agree to assume all program fees and provide for reasonable additional expenses. 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.

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Please note that this program is open only to educators who have been nominated by a participating institution. Application forms must be accompanied by a letter of reference, completed by the Dean of the school. The deadline to submit a completed application form and letter of reference is March 31, 2023 and candidates are admitted in April.
Application Deadline
JUL 2023 session application due: 31 MAR 2023
Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.

To apply, you will submit:

  • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
  • A letter of reference from the institution's dean
To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.

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).

Letter of Reference

To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a letter of reference from the institution's dean. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

Application Submission

The deadline to submit a completed application form and letter of reference is March 31, 2023. 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.

Commitment

During the program, you will be expected to work 12 to 14 hours a day and participate fully in all program activities. To maximize your contribution and the program's value to you and your institution, you must remain free of outside distractions and responsibilities during both sessions.

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. Schools agree to assume all program fees and provide for reasonable additional expenses. 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.

Summary

The Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning comprises two sessions: seven days held on the HBS campus and three days offered at two different locations—the HBS campus and a site outside the United States. For the second session, you may choose the location that best meets your needs.

Focused on fostering your growth as a teacher, course developer, and change agent, this program models and examines the nature of participant-centered learning. Exploring the potential of various teaching methods, case research, curriculum development methodologies, and case writing, this rich learning experience includes faculty presentations, case studies, workshops, simulations, and small-group discussions.

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.

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Summary

The Global Colloquium on Participant-Centered Learning comprises two sessions: seven days held on the HBS campus and three days offered at two different locations—the HBS campus and a site outside the United States. For the second session, you may choose the location that best meets your needs.

Focused on fostering your growth as a teacher, course developer, and change agent, this program models and examines the nature of participant-centered learning. Exploring the potential of various teaching methods, case research, curriculum development methodologies, and case writing, this rich learning experience includes faculty presentations, case studies, workshops, simulations, and small-group discussions.

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.

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  • Identifying the qualities of strong teachers
  • Determining when the case method is and is not appropriate
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  • Examining different curriculum development methodologies
  • Preparing and executing your teaching strategy
  • Developing teaching plans
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  • Defining learning contracts
  • Questioning, listening, and offering feedback
  • Developing a strong relationship with the class
Research and case writingResearch and case writing
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  • Practicing case writing and editing
  • Conducting field-based research
  • Maximizing synergy among research, case writing, and teaching
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  • Learning and developing as leaders and teachers
  • Integrating economics, ethics, and the institution
  • Introducing participant-centered learning—including strategies, support requirements, and political responses

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Principles of practice-based learning

  • Exploring how people learn
  • Identifying the qualities of strong teachers
  • Determining when the case method is and is not appropriate

Your teaching strategy and plan

  • Examining different curriculum development methodologies
  • Preparing and executing your teaching strategy
  • Developing teaching plans

Effective engagement with learners

  • Defining learning contracts
  • Questioning, listening, and offering feedback
  • Developing a strong relationship with the class

Research and case writing

  • Practicing case writing and editing
  • Conducting field-based research
  • Maximizing synergy among research, case writing, and teaching

Innovation and change

  • Learning and developing as leaders and teachers
  • Integrating economics, ethics, and the institution
  • Introducing participant-centered learning—including strategies, support requirements, and political responses

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
Rohit Deshpandé
Rohit Deshpandé
Rohit Deshpandé

Rohit Deshpandé

Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing

HBS Unit:
Marketing

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Faculty
Juan Alcacer
Juan Alcacer
Juan Alcacer

Juan Alcacer

James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Strategy

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Lynda M. Applegate
Lynda M. Applegate
Lynda M. Applegate

Lynda M. Applegate

Baker Foundation Professor and Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration, Emerita

HBS Units:
Entrepreneurial Management
General Management

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Alison Wood Brooks
Alison Wood Brooks
Alison Wood Brooks

Alison Wood Brooks

O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Read Full Bio

Ryan W. Buell
Ryan W. Buell
Ryan W. Buell

Ryan W. Buell

C. D. Spangler Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Technology and Operations Management

Read Full Bio

Srikant M. Datar
Srikant M. Datar
Srikant M. Datar

Srikant M. Datar

George F. Baker Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Accounting and Management

Read Full Bio

Thomas R. Eisenmann
Thomas R. Eisenmann
Thomas R. Eisenmann

Thomas R. Eisenmann

Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Entrepreneurial Management

Read Full Bio

Willis M. Emmons
Willis M. Emmons
Willis M. Emmons

Willis M. Emmons

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

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Janice H. Hammond
Janice H. Hammond
Janice H. Hammond

Janice H. Hammond

Jesse Philips Professor of Manufacturing

HBS Unit:
Technology and Operations Management

Read Full Bio

Joshua D. Margolis
Joshua D. Margolis
Joshua D. Margolis

Joshua D. Margolis

James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Organizational Behavior

Read Full Bio

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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
Rohit Deshpandé
Rohit Deshpandé
Rohit Deshpandé

Rohit Deshpandé

Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing

HBS Unit:
Marketing

Read Full Bio

Faculty
Juan Alcacer
Juan Alcacer
Juan Alcacer

Juan Alcacer

James J. Hill Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Strategy

Read Full Bio

Lynda M. Applegate
Lynda M. Applegate
Lynda M. Applegate

Lynda M. Applegate

Baker Foundation Professor and Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration, Emerita

HBS Units:
Entrepreneurial Management
General Management

Read Full Bio

Alison Wood Brooks
Alison Wood Brooks
Alison Wood Brooks

Alison Wood Brooks

O'Brien Associate Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

Read Full Bio

Ryan W. Buell
Ryan W. Buell
Ryan W. Buell

Ryan W. Buell

C. D. Spangler Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Technology and Operations Management

Read Full Bio

Srikant M. Datar
Srikant M. Datar
Srikant M. Datar

Srikant M. Datar

George F. Baker Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Accounting and Management

Read Full Bio

Thomas R. Eisenmann
Thomas R. Eisenmann
Thomas R. Eisenmann

Thomas R. Eisenmann

Howard H. Stevenson Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Entrepreneurial Management

Read Full Bio

Willis M. Emmons
Willis M. Emmons
Willis M. Emmons

Willis M. Emmons

Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

Read Full Bio

Janice H. Hammond
Janice H. Hammond
Janice H. Hammond

Janice H. Hammond

Jesse Philips Professor of Manufacturing

HBS Unit:
Technology and Operations Management

Read Full Bio

Joshua D. Margolis
Joshua D. Margolis
Joshua D. Margolis

Joshua D. Margolis

James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:
Organizational Behavior

Read Full Bio

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