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    Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation

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    Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation
    • Dates: TBD
    • Format: In-Person
    • Location: HBS Campus
    • Fee: TBD
      • The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
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    Faculty cochairs answer—and ask—important questions about agile workforces and organizations.

    Joseph B. Fuller
    Faculty Cochair
    William R. Kerr
    Faculty Cochair
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    Faculty cochairs answer—and ask—important questions about agile workforces and organizations.

    Joseph B. Fuller
    Faculty Cochair
    William R. Kerr
    Faculty Cochair
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Program Announcement
    The information below is based on the program offered in OCT 2020, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for future program offerings. For a list of upcoming programs, visit our program finder.

    Summary

    Corporate leaders and senior decision-makers must seize the opportunities presented by rapid technological advances, shifting demographics, and new employment models to ensure today's businesses endure in the future. To build and maintain competitive advantage, businesses must recognize and manage the risks, while also capitalizing on the changing nature of work, workplace organization, and the workforce itself. Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation will help you make the right moves today to develop and sustain the agile workforce you will need tomorrow.

    Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation is offered in collaboration with Harvard Business School's research project on Managing the Future of Work.

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    Summary

    Corporate leaders and senior decision-makers must seize the opportunities presented by rapid technological advances, shifting demographics, and new employment models to ensure today's businesses endure in the future. To build and maintain competitive advantage, businesses must recognize and manage the risks, while also capitalizing on the changing nature of work, workplace organization, and the workforce itself. Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation will help you make the right moves today to develop and sustain the agile workforce you will need tomorrow.

    Leading an Agile Workforce Transformation is offered in collaboration with Harvard Business School's research project on Managing the Future of Work.

    Key Benefits
    With new ways to think about work and your talent pipeline, you'll prepare to create the modern, agile workforce your organization needs to achieve strategic objectives and build real competitive advantage for the long term.

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    Envision and plan the future of work in your businessEnvision and plan the future of work in your business
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    • Learn how to adapt to the trends impacting your workforce today, and how these trends will continue to shape your business five, ten, and twenty years from now
    • Take advantage of new technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence to empower your business
    • Manage the complex relationships between technological change, job design, skill development, and organization structure
    Ensure a sustainable pipeline of global talentEnsure a sustainable pipeline of global talent
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    • Determine the most effective ways to invest in your workforce today and in the future
    • Utilize permanent and contingent workforces, partnerships, collaboration, training, and other means to acquire the skills you need at all levels of the organization
    • Make better use of available talent by accommodating the changing needs of workers
    • Develop a global talent access strategy and sustain your company's talent base, even in areas where it's traditionally difficult to attract top talent
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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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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    With new ways to think about work and your talent pipeline, you'll prepare to create the modern, agile workforce your organization needs to achieve strategic objectives and build real competitive advantage for the long term.
    Details

    Envision and plan the future of work in your business

    • Learn how to adapt to the trends impacting your workforce today, and how these trends will continue to shape your business five, ten, and twenty years from now
    • Take advantage of new technologies such as automation and artificial intelligence to empower your business
    • Manage the complex relationships between technological change, job design, skill development, and organization structure

    Ensure a sustainable pipeline of global talent

    • Determine the most effective ways to invest in your workforce today and in the future
    • Utilize permanent and contingent workforces, partnerships, collaboration, training, and other means to acquire the skills you need at all levels of the organization
    • Make better use of available talent by accommodating the changing needs of workers
    • Develop a global talent access strategy and sustain your company's talent base, even in areas where it's traditionally difficult to attract top talent

    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

    Senior leaders in established companies that are doing business in developed economies and have large, diverse talent pools, including:

    • CEOs, board members, and heads of business units, divisions, countries, or regions
    • Heads of human resources or other senior executives responsible for human capital management
    • Strategy officers or others with responsibility for strategic planning
    • Chief Risk Officers or others focused on risk management
    • Heads of business functions with particularly challenging workforce requirements, such as product development or operations
    • Policy leaders focused on workforce development

    Given that human capital issues affect many parts of an organization, attendance by multiple members of your leadership team will foster collaboration and amplify the program's impact.

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

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    Inside 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?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
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    Navigating Talent Hot Spots
    Navigating Talent Hot Spots
    You can access a talent pool without moving your headquarters.
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    Who Should Attend

    Senior leaders in established companies that are doing business in developed economies and have large, diverse talent pools, including:

    • CEOs, board members, and heads of business units, divisions, countries, or regions
    • Heads of human resources or other senior executives responsible for human capital management
    • Strategy officers or others with responsibility for strategic planning
    • Chief Risk Officers or others focused on risk management
    • Heads of business functions with particularly challenging workforce requirements, such as product development or operations
    • Policy leaders focused on workforce development

    Given that human capital issues affect many parts of an organization, attendance by multiple members of your leadership team will foster collaboration and amplify the program's impact.

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

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play video
    Play video
    Inside 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?
    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Navigating Talent Hot Spots
    Navigating Talent Hot Spots
    You can access a talent pool without moving your headquarters.
    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.

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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

    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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals 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).

    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, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals. No payment is necessary until you have been accepted. Payment is required prior to the program start date. If you need to cancel or defer participation, you must submit your request in writing more than 30 days before the start of the program to receive a full refund. Cancellations or deferrals 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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    Program content, dates, schedule, fees, technology platforms, and faculty are subject to change. In accordance with Harvard University policy, Harvard Business School does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities.
    Chao Center Interior

    Faculty cochairs answer—and ask—important questions about agile workforces and organizations.

    Joseph B. Fuller
    Faculty Cochair
    William R. Kerr
    Faculty Cochair
    Learn More
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Chao Center Interior

    Faculty cochairs answer—and ask—important questions about agile workforces and organizations.

    Joseph B. Fuller
    Faculty Cochair
    William R. Kerr
    Faculty Cochair
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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