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    The HR-Executive Suite Connection—Virtual

    The HR-Executive Suite Connection—Virtual
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    • Dates: 04–20 MAY 2021
    • Format: Virtual
    • Fee: $5,000
    • The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.

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    Summary

    Top companies manage their human capital as strategically as their financial capital—and bring their human resources leaders into the strategic decision-making process. This virtual HR leadership program prepares you to apply your human capital insights to discussions with C-suite executives on strategic opportunities and direction, performance improvement, and competitive threats. You will return to your organization with the expertise and confidence to recommend bold moves and create business value.

    You may also be interested in the related program: The HR-Executive Suite Connection.

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    Summary

    Top companies manage their human capital as strategically as their financial capital—and bring their human resources leaders into the strategic decision-making process. This virtual HR leadership program prepares you to apply your human capital insights to discussions with C-suite executives on strategic opportunities and direction, performance improvement, and competitive threats. You will return to your organization with the expertise and confidence to recommend bold moves and create business value.

    You may also be interested in the related program: The HR-Executive Suite Connection.

    Key Benefits
    In this live online human resources leadership program, you will move beyond talent management to engage fully in every aspect of senior leadership discussions. As you analyze the core business challenges and opportunities that arise in typical executive committee meetings, you will improve your ability to build and implement strategic initiatives that empower your organization to compete, grow, and thrive.

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    Become your organization's top resource for human capital strategyBecome your organization's top resource for human capital strategy
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    • Apply your human capital insights to discussions about strategic opportunities, differentiated capabilities, and competitive threats
    • Find new ways to compete for and leverage the best talent
    • Collaborate effectively with your CEO, COO, CFO, board of directors, and others on your senior leadership team
    Create a more nimble and high-performing organizationCreate a more nimble and high-performing organization
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    • Anticipate, diagnose, and mitigate problems that arise in a growing organization
    • Enable the successful execution of your organization's strategy
    • Diagnose and address problems in service or business performance
    • Strengthen leadership and teamwork capabilities—in yourself, your senior management team, and across the organization
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • 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 and career decisions

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    In this live online human resources leadership program, you will move beyond talent management to engage fully in every aspect of senior leadership discussions. As you analyze the core business challenges and opportunities that arise in typical executive committee meetings, you will improve your ability to build and implement strategic initiatives that empower your organization to compete, grow, and thrive.
    Details

    Become your organization's top resource for human capital strategy

    • Apply your human capital insights to discussions about strategic opportunities, differentiated capabilities, and competitive threats
    • Find new ways to compete for and leverage the best talent
    • Collaborate effectively with your CEO, COO, CFO, board of directors, and others on your senior leadership team

    Create a more nimble and high-performing organization

    • Anticipate, diagnose, and mitigate problems that arise in a growing organization
    • Enable the successful execution of your organization's strategy
    • Diagnose and address problems in service or business performance
    • Strengthen leadership and teamwork capabilities—in yourself, your senior management team, and across the 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 and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    • Human resources leaders from midsize to large companies
    • Senior executives who are on the path to becoming HR heads
    • Particularly appropriate for: HR leaders who report to the CEO or are members of the top leadership team
    • Not appropriate for: General managers

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    • Human resources leaders from midsize to large companies
    • Senior executives who are on the path to becoming HR heads
    • Particularly appropriate for: HR leaders who report to the CEO or are members of the top leadership team
    • Not appropriate for: General managers

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    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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    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
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    Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
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    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
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    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    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.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    head and shoulder images of people in polygon shapes connected to a laptop with the HBS shield in the center
    Virtual Programs for Agile Organizations
    Help your organization understand why there is no better time to prioritize learning & development.
    Learn More
    Youngme Moon teaching in the HBSonline studio
    Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
    Read Their Stories
    Play video
    Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    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, e-books, and online case materials. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 14 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before the program start date are subject to a payment of 50 percent of the program fee. Requests received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the program fee.

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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, e-books, and online case materials. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 14 days before the program start date to receive a full refund. Cancellations received 7 to 14 days before the program start date are subject to a payment of 50 percent of the program fee. Requests received within 7 days of the program start date are subject to full payment of the program fee.

    What You Will Learn

    Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you will learn how human resources executives can play a central role in driving growth and achieving operational excellence. Throughout this virtual program, you will have the opportunity to practice analyzing problems, collaborate with peers on strategies for creating business value, and learn what CEOs need from their human capital experts.

    To help you apply your learning when you return to work, you will develop an action plan focused on your organization's strategic business challenges. This presentation, which you will fine-tune based on feedback from the HBS faculty and your program peers, will serve as the foundation for discussions with your organization's senior leadership team.

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    What You Will Learn

    Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you will learn how human resources executives can play a central role in driving growth and achieving operational excellence. Throughout this virtual program, you will have the opportunity to practice analyzing problems, collaborate with peers on strategies for creating business value, and learn what CEOs need from their human capital experts.

    To help you apply your learning when you return to work, you will develop an action plan focused on your organization's strategic business challenges. This presentation, which you will fine-tune based on feedback from the HBS faculty and your program peers, will serve as the foundation for discussions with your organization's senior leadership team.

    Program Format

    The program takes place over three weeks, with live online classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (11:00 AM to 2:30 PM ET, including a 30-minute break), and small group discussions for learning and networking at 10:00 AM and 2:30PM ET. 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 10-15 hours per week for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.

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    Program Format

    The program takes place over three weeks, with live online classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (11:00 AM to 2:30 PM ET, including a 30-minute break), and small group discussions for learning and networking at 10:00 AM and 2:30PM ET. 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 10-15 hours per week for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.

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    Growth strategyGrowth strategy
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    • Addressing issues that typically arise in acquisition-led growth and organic growth
    • Designing systems that improve the chances of success when implementing new business models or offerings
    • Planning and leading organizational transformation
    Operational excellenceOperational excellence
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    • Assessing and improving business performance
    • Analyzing your company's business systems to diagnose performance problems and develop solutions
    • Ensuring that employees have the skills and tools needed to operate effectively and efficiently
    Service excellenceService excellence
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    • Developing service as a competitive differentiator
    • Creating conditions that lead to brilliant service execution and thriving employees
    • Improving service levels without raising costs
    People leadership and teamworkPeople leadership and teamwork
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    • Creating a more effective senior management team
    • Building strategies and business models that enable the organization to identify, develop, and retain top talent
    • Evaluating and developing leaders at all levels of the organization

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    Growth strategy

    • Addressing issues that typically arise in acquisition-led growth and organic growth
    • Designing systems that improve the chances of success when implementing new business models or offerings
    • Planning and leading organizational transformation

    Operational excellence

    • Assessing and improving business performance
    • Analyzing your company's business systems to diagnose performance problems and develop solutions
    • Ensuring that employees have the skills and tools needed to operate effectively and efficiently

    Service excellence

    • Developing service as a competitive differentiator
    • Creating conditions that lead to brilliant service execution and thriving employees
    • Improving service levels without raising costs

    People leadership and teamwork

    • Creating a more effective senior management team
    • Building strategies and business models that enable the organization to identify, develop, and retain top talent
    • Evaluating and developing leaders at all levels of the organization

    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
    Mark Maletz
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    Mark Maletz

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    Senior Fellow, Executive Education

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    Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

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    Technology and Operations Management

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    Willis M. Emmons
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    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

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    Claudio Fernández-Aráoz
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    Frances X. Frei
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    Frances X. Frei

    UPS Foundation Professor of Service Management

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    Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

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    Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration

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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
    Mark Maletz
    Mark Maletz
    Mark Maletz

    Mark Maletz

    Senior Fellow, Executive Education

    Read Full Bio

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

    Ryan W. Buell

    Finnegan Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

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

    Willis M. Emmons

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

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    Claudio Fernández-Aráoz
    Claudio Fernández-Aráoz
    Claudio Fernández-Aráoz

    Claudio Fernández-Aráoz

    Executive Fellow, Executive Education

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    Frances X. Frei
    Frances X. Frei
    Frances X. Frei

    Frances X. Frei

    UPS Foundation Professor of Service Management

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino

    Francesca Gino

    Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley

    Tsedal Neeley

    Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

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