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    Leadership for Senior Executives—Virtual

    Leadership for Senior Executives—Virtual
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    • Dates: 05–09 APR 2021
    • Format: Virtual
    • Fee: $7,500
    • The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.

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    Summary

    Uncertainty and change are relentless challenges for today's leaders. Between expanding globalization, rapid technological shifts, and evolving social norms, how can leaders make the right strategic decisions and leadership choices? In this live online program, you will learn how to manage this uncertainty by exploring five different roles: leader as beacon, leader as coach, leader as innovator, leader as change agent, and leader as architect.

    The Leadership for Senior Executives program is presented jointly with the HBS Leadership Initiative.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

    You may also be interested in the related program: Leadership for Senior Executives.

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    Summary

    Uncertainty and change are relentless challenges for today's leaders. Between expanding globalization, rapid technological shifts, and evolving social norms, how can leaders make the right strategic decisions and leadership choices? In this live online program, you will learn how to manage this uncertainty by exploring five different roles: leader as beacon, leader as coach, leader as innovator, leader as change agent, and leader as architect.

    The Leadership for Senior Executives program is presented jointly with the HBS Leadership Initiative.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

    You may also be interested in the related program: Leadership for Senior Executives.

    Key Benefits
    To lead in an uncertain world, you need to hone your "contextual intelligence" and understand the macro- and micro-level forces influencing your organization's success. This virtual program will help you develop those capabilities and improve your competitive position in the marketplace.

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    Build your contextual intelligenceBuild your contextual intelligence
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    • Analyze how the environmental context influences how your organization operates and competes
    • Sharpen your contextual intelligence on a micro level (e.g., adapt your style to motivate and inspire your team) and macro level (e.g., leverage your awareness of the competitive landscape to make strategic decisions)
    • Build your personal versatility and enhance the adaptability of your organization
    Improve how your organization responds to changeImprove how your organization responds to change
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    • Discover new ways to lead organizational change
    • Identify the factors that are standing in the way of innovation
    • Learn from stories about organizations that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to change
    Strengthen your organizational leadershipStrengthen your organizational leadership
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    • Understand the five roles of leaders (beacon, coach, innovator, change agent, and architect)
    • Evaluate your leadership style and how you give and receive feedback
    • Understand and leverage your leadership strengths
    Maximize talent in your organizationMaximize talent in your organization
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    • Apply strategies for leveraging and retaining talent
    • Create an environment that brings out the best in your team
    Take innovation to the next levelTake innovation to the next level
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    • Create a context that encourages the development of both bottom-up and top-down ideas for improvement
    • Integrate design-thinking principles into your innovation practices
    • Evaluate whether your culture is conducive to innovation and the "collective genius"
    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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    To lead in an uncertain world, you need to hone your "contextual intelligence" and understand the macro- and micro-level forces influencing your organization's success. This virtual program will help you develop those capabilities and improve your competitive position in the marketplace.
    Details

    Build your contextual intelligence

    • Analyze how the environmental context influences how your organization operates and competes
    • Sharpen your contextual intelligence on a micro level (e.g., adapt your style to motivate and inspire your team) and macro level (e.g., leverage your awareness of the competitive landscape to make strategic decisions)
    • Build your personal versatility and enhance the adaptability of your organization

    Improve how your organization responds to change

    • Discover new ways to lead organizational change
    • Identify the factors that are standing in the way of innovation
    • Learn from stories about organizations that have successfully or unsuccessfully adapted to change

    Strengthen your organizational leadership

    • Understand the five roles of leaders (beacon, coach, innovator, change agent, and architect)
    • Evaluate your leadership style and how you give and receive feedback
    • Understand and leverage your leadership strengths

    Maximize talent in your organization

    • Apply strategies for leveraging and retaining talent
    • Create an environment that brings out the best in your team

    Take innovation to the next level

    • Create a context that encourages the development of both bottom-up and top-down ideas for improvement
    • Integrate design-thinking principles into your innovation practices
    • Evaluate whether your culture is conducive to innovation and the "collective genius"

    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

    • Senior executives and executive team members with significant management responsibilities and at least 20 years of experience in large established organizations
    • Particularly appropriate for: Chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief administrative officers, chief accounting officers, chief financial officers, senior vice presidents, general managers, senior human resource professionals, and divisional directors or leaders

    Attendance by two or three members of the senior management team will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    • Senior executives and executive team members with significant management responsibilities and at least 20 years of experience in large established organizations
    • Particularly appropriate for: Chief executive officers, chief operating officers, chief administrative officers, chief accounting officers, chief financial officers, senior vice presidents, general managers, senior human resource professionals, and divisional directors or leaders

    Attendance by two or three members of the senior management team will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 3 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.
    Read Their Stories
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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

    Your rich learning experience includes interactive lectures, workshops, case studies, self-assessments, and other experiential learning opportunities. Exploring the latest research and proven leadership practices, the program balances thought-provoking debate and analysis with structured opportunities for self-reflection and personal development. You will gain new insights for motivating a diverse workforce, leading breakthrough innovation, and fulfilling your organization's mission and vision.

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    What You Will Learn

    Your rich learning experience includes interactive lectures, workshops, case studies, self-assessments, and other experiential learning opportunities. Exploring the latest research and proven leadership practices, the program balances thought-provoking debate and analysis with structured opportunities for self-reflection and personal development. You will gain new insights for motivating a diverse workforce, leading breakthrough innovation, and fulfilling your organization's mission and vision.

    Program Format

    The program takes place over five days, with live online classes from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET each day, including breaks. The program also features daily discussion group meetings. The class sessions take place on the Zoom platform. We recommend setting aside 10-15 hours for self-paced work, including case preparation. 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.

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    Program Format

    The program takes place over five days, with live online classes from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM ET each day, including breaks. The program also features daily discussion group meetings. The class sessions take place on the Zoom platform. We recommend setting aside 10-15 hours for self-paced work, including case preparation. 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.

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    Leader as beaconLeader as beacon
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    • Making leadership decisions in a growth-oriented organization
    • Setting a vision and direction for the organization while considering the surrounding landscape
    Leader as coachLeader as coach
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    • Inspiring and motivating teams to deliver on the organization's mission
    • Improving how you give feedback, receive feedback, and coach others in your organization
    • Building self-awareness and identifying new opportunities to expand your leadership style and approach
    Leader as innovatorLeader as innovator
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    • Using principles of design thinking (ideation, brainstorming, and prototyping) to tap into your organization's "collective genius"
    • Building a culture of innovation and exploration
    Leader as change agentLeader as change agent
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    • Exploring how to proactively design and deliver change initiatives
    • Discovering ways of addressing resistance to change
    • Reviewing effective change models and processes
    Leader as architectLeader as architect
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    • Leveraging organizational design components to ensure competitive differentiation
    • Managing integration challenges

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    Leader as beacon

    • Making leadership decisions in a growth-oriented organization
    • Setting a vision and direction for the organization while considering the surrounding landscape

    Leader as coach

    • Inspiring and motivating teams to deliver on the organization's mission
    • Improving how you give feedback, receive feedback, and coach others in your organization
    • Building self-awareness and identifying new opportunities to expand your leadership style and approach

    Leader as innovator

    • Using principles of design thinking (ideation, brainstorming, and prototyping) to tap into your organization's "collective genius"
    • Building a culture of innovation and exploration

    Leader as change agent

    • Exploring how to proactively design and deliver change initiatives
    • Discovering ways of addressing resistance to change
    • Reviewing effective change models and processes

    Leader as architect

    • Leveraging organizational design components to ensure competitive differentiation
    • Managing integration challenges

    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
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo

    Anthony Mayo

    Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

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    Faculty
    Linda A. Hill
    Linda A. Hill
    Linda A. Hill

    Linda A. Hill

    Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

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    Alan D. MacCormack
    Alan D. MacCormack
    Alan D. MacCormack

    Alan D. MacCormack

    MBA Class of 1949 Adjunct Professor of Business Administration

    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
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo

    Anthony Mayo

    Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Faculty
    Linda A. Hill
    Linda A. Hill
    Linda A. Hill

    Linda A. Hill

    Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Alan D. MacCormack
    Alan D. MacCormack
    Alan D. MacCormack

    Alan D. MacCormack

    MBA Class of 1949 Adjunct Professor of Business Administration

    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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