Leadership Programs

Today's organizations need leaders who can communicate a clear vision and strategy, drive change, and sustain an innovative, high-performance culture. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned C-level executive, you'll build greater skills, confidence, and expertise as a leader.

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Featured Leadership Programs

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    Advancing Women of Color in Leadership

    Gain the insight, skills, and relationships that help women of color realize their leadership potential and fulfill their ambitions.

    • Apr 27 – 30, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $5,750

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    Agribusiness Seminar

    Deepen your understanding of the food and agriculture industries' challenges, innovations, and opportunities. Cultivate new ideas to drive growth.

    • Jan 11 – 14, 2026

    • In-Person

    • $12,000

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    Authentic Leader Development

    Discover and develop the qualities that define the highest level of authentic leadership: ironclad principles, a clear and unifying vision, and the ability to inspire trust and dedication in others.

    • Jun 1 – 6, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

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    Growing as a Purposeful Leader

    Expand your business acumen while also engaging in a profoundly personal exploration that builds leadership insights and strength. Become a better, more authentic, more purposeful leader who can step up to increasingly challenging leadership roles.

    • May 18 – 23, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

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    High Potentials Leadership Program

    Champion organizational change, build productive teams, and create a high-performance culture as you take on greater leadership roles.

    • May 18 – 23, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

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    Leadership for Senior Executives

    Lead with confidence in times of uncertainty and disruption. Gain a deeper understanding of both the macro- and micro-level forces that shape your organization's success and enhance your competitive edge.

    • Jun 8 – 13, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $17,500

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    Leading and Building a Culture of Innovation

    Experience first-hand what it takes to build the culture and capabilities your organization needs to keep pace with rapid change: collaborative problem-solving, innovation, and continuous reinvention.

    • Dec 7 – 12, 2025

    • In-Person

    • $16,000

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    Managing Turbulence

    Even the best-led companies are vulnerable to unexpected changes in technology, consumer demand, and beyond. How do the most effective business leaders guide their companies to thrive through periods of drastic change and uncertainty?

    • Oct 8 – Dec 6, 2025

    • Blended

    • $19,500

A world-class learning experience that energizes aspiring and established changemakers.

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  • Breakthrough learning

    Stimulating classes led by faculty at the forefront of their fields. Topics that will define the future of business. Discussions that transform perspectives and ways of thinking. Access to the brightest business minds on the planet. In short, a world-class learning experience that only Harvard can provide.

  • Holistic support

    Premium amenities and purpose-built accommodations for all participants on the HBS campus. Astonishingly attentive staff. Classrooms that foster collaboration. Virtual, in-person, and blended formats for learning on your terms. Here, every detail is carefully calibrated to nurture your growth.

  • Powerful connections

    Our programs strengthen organizations and individuals by deepening relationships and fostering new ones. Participants leave with lifelong friends, new potential business partners, and a powerful, globe-spanning network of fellow changemakers.

  • Intentional diversity

    We curate a truly diverse classroom for good reason. Exposure to different perspectives sharpens our thinking and leaves us better equipped to lead in today’s business landscape. Expect to learn with—and from—peers that come from around the world, a variety of industries, and all walks of life.

The HBS Experience

At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivaled academic resources. Thoughtfully designed virtual learning experiences. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.

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