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    PLD Module 5: Earning HBS Alumni Status

    PLD Module 5: Earning HBS Alumni Status
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      Status: Accepting Applications
    • Dates: 16–28 JUL 2023
    • Format: In-Person Learning takes place on the HBS campus or a designated location.
    • Location: HBS Campus
    • Fee: $27,000
    • The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
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      Admissions Criteria and Process
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    PLD Alumni Status Requirements and Benefits
    As a benefit of your PLD participation, HBS Executive Education offers you the opportunity to earn alumni status.
    Learn More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
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    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center main entrance, HBS Executive Education
    PLD Alumni Status Requirements and Benefits
    As a benefit of your PLD participation, HBS Executive Education offers you the opportunity to earn alumni status.
    Learn More
    Download Brochure
    Apply
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Lisa Hughes, portfolio director, Program for Leadership Development HBS Executive Education

    PLD's portfolio director explains how the program develops the knowing, doing, and being of leadership.

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    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Lisa Hughes, portfolio director, Program for Leadership Development HBS Executive Education

    PLD's portfolio director explains how the program develops the knowing, doing, and being of leadership.

    Read More
    Download Brochure
    Apply
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
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    Connect with a world of experience and insight in the Program for Leadership Development.

    Cindy Park
    Principal, Prado Group, U.S.
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    Connect with a world of experience and insight in the Program for Leadership Development.

    Cindy Park
    Principal, Prado Group, U.S.
    See Her StorySee Her Story
    Download Brochure
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    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
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    • Overview
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    Summary

    The Program for Leadership Development (PLD) put you on the fast track to leadership. In PLD Module 5, you have the rare opportunity to build on that momentum, continue to expand your leadership skills, and earn lifelong HBS alumni status. This intensive, two-week program takes a deep dive into the qualities of exceptional leaders around the world who are inspiring stakeholders, reshaping organizations, and redefining industries. You will prepare to become an authentic leader who can inspire others and contribute at a higher level to your organization's success.

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    Summary

    The Program for Leadership Development (PLD) put you on the fast track to leadership. In PLD Module 5, you have the rare opportunity to build on that momentum, continue to expand your leadership skills, and earn lifelong HBS alumni status. This intensive, two-week program takes a deep dive into the qualities of exceptional leaders around the world who are inspiring stakeholders, reshaping organizations, and redefining industries. You will prepare to become an authentic leader who can inspire others and contribute at a higher level to your organization's success.

    Key Benefits
    Viewing your leadership approach through a wider lens, you will be better prepared to navigate complex business challenges and future career transitions. PLD Module 5 not only expands your leadership core and vision, but also provides greater insight into helping your company build and sustain a competitive advantage. You will emerge with the leadership skills and confidence to make high-level decisions that support your organization's financial needs, legal requirements, ethical obligations, and corporate goals.

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    • Strengthen your core leadership skills
    • Adapt your leadership style to different stakeholders and business scenarios
    • Inspire through example and empower your team members to lead more effectively
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    • Make strategic decisions with a deeper understanding of the financial implications
    • Help your company deliver greater value to a wide range of stakeholders
    • Navigate high-stakes negotiations and drive better outcomes
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    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished PLD graduates 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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    Viewing your leadership approach through a wider lens, you will be better prepared to navigate complex business challenges and future career transitions. PLD Module 5 not only expands your leadership core and vision, but also provides greater insight into helping your company build and sustain a competitive advantage. You will emerge with the leadership skills and confidence to make high-level decisions that support your organization's financial needs, legal requirements, ethical obligations, and corporate goals.
    Details

    Lead with greater confidence at each stage of your professional development

    • Strengthen your core leadership skills
    • Adapt your leadership style to different stakeholders and business scenarios
    • Inspire through example and empower your team members to lead more effectively

    Help your company build competitive advantage and raise profitability

    • Make strategic decisions with a deeper understanding of the financial implications
    • Help your company deliver greater value to a wide range of stakeholders
    • Navigate high-stakes negotiations and drive better outcomes

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished PLD graduates 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

    This program is offered exclusively to past PLD participants who wish to continue developing as leaders and contribute more significantly to their company's growth. We strongly encourage you to take a six-month break following PLD so that you may apply what you’ve learned in your organization before returning to campus for PLD Module 5.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 10 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
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    Inside the ClassroomInside the Classroom
    See how exchange with faculty and peers yields new insights into critical business trends.
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    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.
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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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    Who Should Attend

    This program is offered exclusively to past PLD participants who wish to continue developing as leaders and contribute more significantly to their company's growth. We strongly encourage you to take a six-month break following PLD so that you may apply what you’ve learned in your organization before returning to campus for PLD Module 5.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 10 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    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
    Play video
    Discover more about business. And yourself.Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    Alumni Status

    Upon completing PLD Module 5, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—and gain exclusive access to our global alumni network and vast array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. (You also can earn a total of 10 PLDA points by completing other qualifying HBS Executive Education programs.) Learn more.

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    Alumni Status

    Upon completing PLD Module 5, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—and gain exclusive access to our global alumni network and vast array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. (You also can earn a total of 10 PLDA points by completing other qualifying HBS Executive Education programs.) Learn more.

    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.

    Review Our Campus Health & Safety Protocols

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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.

    Review Our Campus Health & Safety Protocols

    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).

    English Proficiency

    Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions.

    Learning Commitment

    Residency on campus is required and classes are held six days a week. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities while you are on campus.

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply as soon as you can, and 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. 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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    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).

    English Proficiency

    Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions.

    Learning Commitment

    Residency on campus is required and classes are held six days a week. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities while you are on campus.

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply as soon as you can, and 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. 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

    PLD Module 5 brings all the elements of your PLD learning together in an intensive exploration of what it means to be an exceptional leader. This two-week module features interactive faculty presentations, case studies, small group discussions, in-depth self-assessments, dealmaking simulations, and leadership exercises. As you reassess your personal goals, identify your leadership blind spots, and fine-tune your leadership style, you will emerge with a personal action plan for accelerating your career—and sustaining your company's success.

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    What You Will Learn

    PLD Module 5 brings all the elements of your PLD learning together in an intensive exploration of what it means to be an exceptional leader. This two-week module features interactive faculty presentations, case studies, small group discussions, in-depth self-assessments, dealmaking simulations, and leadership exercises. As you reassess your personal goals, identify your leadership blind spots, and fine-tune your leadership style, you will emerge with a personal action plan for accelerating your career—and sustaining your company's success.

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    Corporate financeCorporate finance
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    • Strengthening your foundation in finance
    • Applying financial analysis techniques
    • Working with capital markets and financial institutions
    • Setting performance goals and compensation incentives
    • Understanding the flow and management of financial resources at the divisional and corporate levels
    Authentic leadershipAuthentic leadership
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    • Analyzing your formative experiences to find critical lessons that inform your authentic leadership
    • Identifying your purpose and establishing it as a cornerstone of your leadership approach
    • Optimizing your leadership effectiveness by understanding common leadership styles
    • Creating a personal action plan to help you achieve your leadership potential
    Leadership and corporate accountabilityLeadership and corporate accountability
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    • Managing complex and often contradictory demands from diverse stakeholders
    • Assessing your responsibilities as a high-level decision-maker
    • Making decisions that support your organization's financial needs, legal requirements, and ethical obligations
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    • Addressing the demands for greater corporate transparency
    • Considering the impact of every decision on your organization and your community
    • Exploring your personal role—and your company's organizational role—in generating more value for the business and for society
    Negotiation and decision-makingNegotiation and decision-making
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    • Developing powerful negotiation strategies
    • Understanding the psychology of decision-making
    • Predicting the outcomes of strategic interactions
    • Navigating complex negotiations successfully

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    Corporate finance

    • Strengthening your foundation in finance
    • Applying financial analysis techniques
    • Working with capital markets and financial institutions
    • Setting performance goals and compensation incentives
    • Understanding the flow and management of financial resources at the divisional and corporate levels

    Authentic leadership

    • Analyzing your formative experiences to find critical lessons that inform your authentic leadership
    • Identifying your purpose and establishing it as a cornerstone of your leadership approach
    • Optimizing your leadership effectiveness by understanding common leadership styles
    • Creating a personal action plan to help you achieve your leadership potential

    Leadership and corporate accountability

    • Managing complex and often contradictory demands from diverse stakeholders
    • Assessing your responsibilities as a high-level decision-maker
    • Making decisions that support your organization's financial needs, legal requirements, and ethical obligations

    Personal leadership in business and society

    • Addressing the demands for greater corporate transparency
    • Considering the impact of every decision on your organization and your community
    • Exploring your personal role—and your company's organizational role—in generating more value for the business and for society

    Negotiation and decision-making

    • Developing powerful negotiation strategies
    • Understanding the psychology of decision-making
    • Predicting the outcomes of strategic interactions
    • Navigating complex negotiations successfully

    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
    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

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    Faculty
    Thomas J. DeLong
    Thomas J. DeLong
    Thomas J. DeLong

    Thomas J. DeLong

    Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

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    E. Scott Mayfield
    E. Scott Mayfield
    E. Scott Mayfield

    E. Scott Mayfield

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Finance

    Read Full Bio

    Kevin P. Mohan
    Kevin P. Mohan
    Kevin P. Mohan

    Kevin P. Mohan

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Joshua R. Schwartzstein
    Joshua R. Schwartzstein
    Joshua R. Schwartzstein

    Joshua R. Schwartzstein

    Jakurski Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Scott A. Snook
    Scott A. Snook
    Scott A. Snook

    Scott A. Snook

    MBA Class of 1958 Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Monique Burns Thompson
    Monique Burns Thompson
    Monique Burns Thompson

    Monique Burns Thompson

    Senior Lecturer 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
    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

    Faculty
    Thomas J. DeLong
    Thomas J. DeLong
    Thomas J. DeLong

    Thomas J. DeLong

    Baker Foundation Professor of Management Practice

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    E. Scott Mayfield
    E. Scott Mayfield
    E. Scott Mayfield

    E. Scott Mayfield

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Finance

    Read Full Bio

    Kevin P. Mohan
    Kevin P. Mohan
    Kevin P. Mohan

    Kevin P. Mohan

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Joshua R. Schwartzstein
    Joshua R. Schwartzstein
    Joshua R. Schwartzstein

    Joshua R. Schwartzstein

    Jakurski Family Associate Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Scott A. Snook
    Scott A. Snook
    Scott A. Snook

    Scott A. Snook

    MBA Class of 1958 Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Monique Burns Thompson
    Monique Burns Thompson
    Monique Burns Thompson

    Monique Burns Thompson

    Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

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    Experience the world in your classroom.
    5%
    Africa
    15%
    Asia Pacific
    20%
    Europe
    7%
    Latin America
    15%
    Middle East
    38%
    North America
    5%Africa
    15%Asia Pacific
    20%Europe
    7%Latin America
    15%Middle East
    38%North America
    5%
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    Top Industries Represented
    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
    Insights from a range of industries ignite your thinking.
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    Education
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    Financial
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    Health Care
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    High Technology
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    Manufacturing
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    Nonprofit Services
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    Professional Services
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    Raw Materials / Energy
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    Real Estate / Construction
    Top Industries Represented
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    Consumer Products
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    Education
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    Financial
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    Health Care
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    High Technology
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    Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center main entrance, HBS Executive Education
    PLD Alumni Status Requirements and Benefits
    As a benefit of your PLD participation, HBS Executive Education offers you the opportunity to earn alumni status.
    Learn More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center main entrance, HBS Executive Education
    PLD Alumni Status Requirements and Benefits
    As a benefit of your PLD participation, HBS Executive Education offers you the opportunity to earn alumni status.
    Learn More
    Download Brochure
    Apply
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
    Email: cpacker@hbs.edu
    Lisa Hughes, portfolio director, Program for Leadership Development HBS Executive Education

    PLD's portfolio director explains how the program develops the knowing, doing, and being of leadership.

    Read More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Ms. Christine Packer
    Senior Program Advisor
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