Leading in the Digital Era

From generative and agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to data analytics, digital technologies are changing lives, work, and organizations. The opportunities presented by these new technologies demand a new level of strategic engagement from leaders at all levels, a new organizational culture, a new level of collaboration with partners, and a new leadership model.

Leading in the Digital Era, offered in cooperation with the HBS Leadership Initiative, enables you to drive the changes essential to growth in today's business landscape. Rather than deferring to technical experts, you will be prepared to take the lead in driving digital transformation and overcoming organizational obstacles. You'll become a more effective leader through a deep dive into your own leadership mindset and an exploration of the many ways you can impact the adoption of emerging technologies across your organization.

Case materials and a detailed schedule will be made available approximately two weeks prior to program start.

• Senior executives and executive team members with significant leadership responsibilities (including but not limited to division heads, functional heads, or executives with P&L responsibility)  

• Executives in medium to large organizations in any country or industry, including organizations with digitally driven business models as well as those with more traditional business models 

• Particularly appropriate for: Executives responsible for implementing the company's strategy or digital transformation, as well as those considering or currently running innovation labs, incubators, and corporate accelerators 

• Not appropriate for: Consultants or executives in professional service firms, unless they are currently leading a digital transformation for a client organization

• For executives looking to deepen their capabilities across both leadership and strategy in a digital and AI-driven environment, taking Leading in the Digital Era alongside Driving Digital and AI Strategy may be appropriate. These programs can be taken consecutively, and both count toward the Digital Transformation Certificate

Individuals and teams are welcome to attend. Sending two or more representatives from your organization fosters teamwork and amplifies program impact.

All our executive education programs are developed and taught by a team of widely recognized HBS faculty. Many are 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.

This in-person program takes place on our storied campus where you'll live and learn at the heart of Boston's vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs.

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

We admit applicants on a rolling, space-available basis, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.

The selective admissions process is based on professional achievement, organizational responsibility, and the admissions criteria for each program as described in Who Should Attend. There are no formal educational requirements for HBS Executive Education programs.

Learn more about the admissions process and requirements.