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    Leading in the Digital Era

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    Leading in the Digital Era
    Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill lectures inside classroom

    "Digital technology keeps evolving, so leaders and organizations need to evolve with it."

    Linda A. Hill
    Faculty Chair
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    Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill lectures inside classroom

    "Digital technology keeps evolving, so leaders and organizations need to evolve with it."

    Linda A. Hill
    Faculty Chair
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu

    Summary

    New digital technologies and data analytics are rapidly changing lives, work, and businesses. Though most of today's business leaders are neither digital natives nor technology experts, technology is critical to their ability to keep a business competitive and drive growth. They must be able to harness technology to build organizations that are agile, resilient, and sustainable. That imperative requires more than simply delegating to technical experts; it demands a new level of strategic engagement with technologically-enabled possibilities, a new level of collaboration, a new leadership model, and often a new organizational culture. In this program you will benefit from cutting-edge research into companies around the globe undergoing digital transformation. You will discover what it takes to transform your organization to reap the full benefits of digital tools and data—and prepare to address some of today’s most pressing challenges.

    This program is offered in cooperation with the HBS Leadership Initiative.

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    Summary

    New digital technologies and data analytics are rapidly changing lives, work, and businesses. Though most of today's business leaders are neither digital natives nor technology experts, technology is critical to their ability to keep a business competitive and drive growth. They must be able to harness technology to build organizations that are agile, resilient, and sustainable. That imperative requires more than simply delegating to technical experts; it demands a new level of strategic engagement with technologically-enabled possibilities, a new level of collaboration, a new leadership model, and often a new organizational culture. In this program you will benefit from cutting-edge research into companies around the globe undergoing digital transformation. You will discover what it takes to transform your organization to reap the full benefits of digital tools and data—and prepare to address some of today’s most pressing challenges.

    This program is offered in cooperation with the HBS Leadership Initiative.

    Key Benefits
    While the "why" of leadership has not changed, circumstances are transforming "how" you prepare your organization to compete today and in the future. As you analyze the leadership practices and organizational cultures that are helping today's leaders build stronger organizations, you will develop new approaches and skills that enable you to drive digital transformation and overcome obstacles to progress.

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    • Implement more collaborative decision-making approaches that empower others, bridging across generations, geographies, and functions
    • Foster a shared sense of purpose throughout the organization
    • Support your team and colleagues in leading change and digital transformation
    • Manage the rising expectations of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders
    Drive and accelerate digital transformation in your organizationDrive and accelerate digital transformation in your organization
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    • Address fundamental tensions that can inhibit both personal and organizational transformation
    • Evolve your organization's culture and capabilities for the digital era
    • Boost your organization's ability to deliver customer value
    • Build and leverage ecosystems to foster innovation and resilience
    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 around 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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    While the "why" of leadership has not changed, circumstances are transforming "how" you prepare your organization to compete today and in the future. As you analyze the leadership practices and organizational cultures that are helping today's leaders build stronger organizations, you will develop new approaches and skills that enable you to drive digital transformation and overcome obstacles to progress.
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    Evolve new ways of leading and working that are more productive in the digital era

    • Implement more collaborative decision-making approaches that empower others, bridging across generations, geographies, and functions
    • Foster a shared sense of purpose throughout the organization
    • Support your team and colleagues in leading change and digital transformation
    • Manage the rising expectations of employees, customers, partners, and other stakeholders

    Drive and accelerate digital transformation in your organization

    • Address fundamental tensions that can inhibit both personal and organizational transformation
    • Evolve your organization's culture and capabilities for the digital era
    • Boost your organization's ability to deliver customer value
    • Build and leverage ecosystems to foster innovation and resilience

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by living and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries around 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, 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 in which they are embedded

    Individuals and teams are welcome to attend. Participation by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact on your organization.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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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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    Professor Linda Hill: CuriosityProfessor Linda Hill: Curiosity
    An innate curiosity to learn every day and dig deep into the ideas and people she studies.
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    Who Should Attend

    • Senior executives and executive team members with significant management 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 in which they are embedded

    Individuals and teams are welcome to attend. Participation by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact on your organization.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making
    Drive Innovation with Better Decision-Making
    Discover how to produce breakthrough ideas by making quicker, more effective choices.
    Learn More
    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
    Play video
    Play video
    Professor Linda Hill: CuriosityProfessor Linda Hill: Curiosity
    An innate curiosity to learn every day and dig deep into the ideas and people she studies.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video

    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.

    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.
    Application Deadline
    APR 2022 session application due: 11 APR 2022
    Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.
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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. 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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    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.
    Application Deadline
    APR 2022 session application due: 11 APR 2022
    Applications submitted after the due date will be considered on an individual basis and may not be processed in time to grant admission.

    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. 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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    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.
    Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill lectures inside classroom

    "Digital technology keeps evolving, so leaders and organizations need to evolve with it."

    Linda A. Hill
    Faculty Chair
    Learn More
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill lectures inside classroom

    "Digital technology keeps evolving, so leaders and organizations need to evolve with it."

    Linda A. Hill
    Faculty Chair
    Learn More
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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