The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials.
This program includes live online classes. Download brochure for detailed schedule.Global organizations rely on skilled senior global leaders for continued success, especially when faced with a pandemic and volatile economic climate. Leading Global Businesses—Virtual covers the full range of challenges faced by global leaders—globalization, winning in emerging markets, digitization, organizing for global leadership, diversifying your global leadership team, global ethics, global marketing, leading global and local teams—all with the goal of enabling you to become the exceptional leader you would follow.
In this live online program created by HBS professors Bill George, Krishna Palepu, and Tsedal Neeley, you will prepare to step up to more challenging leadership roles in your organization, as you engage with outstanding leaders from leading global companies. In addition to intellectual learning, the program will guide you in a profoundly personal exploration that builds your self-awareness and emotional intelligence, delving into the core of your experience to strengthen your capacities as a global business leader.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Leading Global Businesses.
This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More
Global organizations rely on skilled senior global leaders for continued success, especially when faced with a pandemic and volatile economic climate. Leading Global Businesses—Virtual covers the full range of challenges faced by global leaders—globalization, winning in emerging markets, digitization, organizing for global leadership, diversifying your global leadership team, global ethics, global marketing, leading global and local teams—all with the goal of enabling you to become the exceptional leader you would follow.
In this live online program created by HBS professors Bill George, Krishna Palepu, and Tsedal Neeley, you will prepare to step up to more challenging leadership roles in your organization, as you engage with outstanding leaders from leading global companies. In addition to intellectual learning, the program will guide you in a profoundly personal exploration that builds your self-awareness and emotional intelligence, delving into the core of your experience to strengthen your capacities as a global business leader.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Leading Global Businesses.
This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More
Attendance by several executives from your organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact. (Please note that executives from the same company will be placed into different groups for the personal development portion of the curriculum.)
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
Attendance by several executives from your organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact. (Please note that executives from the same company will be placed into different groups for the personal development portion of the curriculum.)
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
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.
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.
The program centers around Bill George's principles of authentic leaders following their "True North", Krishna Palepu's deep insights into winning in emerging markets, and Tsedal Neeley’s breakthrough work on globalization in the context of digitization and working remotely. The content includes case studies on diverse global leaders facing challenges similar to yours, faculty lectures, introspective individual exercises, and a dynamic exchange with peers and faculty. You will examine how top global companies and their decision-makers lead effectively across markets and borders. In addition, you will benefit from hearing directly from some case protagonists who will be present for their respective case discussions. As you explore the qualities of successful global leaders, you will develop the unique characteristics that will make you an exceptional global leader.
The program centers around Bill George's principles of authentic leaders following their "True North", Krishna Palepu's deep insights into winning in emerging markets, and Tsedal Neeley’s breakthrough work on globalization in the context of digitization and working remotely. The content includes case studies on diverse global leaders facing challenges similar to yours, faculty lectures, introspective individual exercises, and a dynamic exchange with peers and faculty. You will examine how top global companies and their decision-makers lead effectively across markets and borders. In addition, you will benefit from hearing directly from some case protagonists who will be present for their respective case discussions. As you explore the qualities of successful global leaders, you will develop the unique characteristics that will make you an exceptional global leader.
The program takes place over seven days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day, with 2-3 hours of live synchronous classes and breaks throughout the day. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform, and many case protagonists will be present for the live sessions. In addition, participants will have daily 90-minute virtual meetings with their Global Leadership Groups for more personalized discussions of their growth and challenges as global leaders. There is also 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.
The program takes place over seven days, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day, with 2-3 hours of live synchronous classes and breaks throughout the day. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform, and many case protagonists will be present for the live sessions. In addition, participants will have daily 90-minute virtual meetings with their Global Leadership Groups for more personalized discussions of their growth and challenges as global leaders. There is also 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.
Personal Development: Your Global Leadership Group (GLG) and Personal Leadership Plan
The journey of becoming an authentic global leader requires understanding your life experiences, especially those outside your country of origin, as well as your personal aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and biases—along with your greatest crucibles and leadership challenges. Throughout the program, you will explore these influences on your development as a global leader with a small yet diverse group of peers—your Global Leadership Group. You should be prepared for an open and honest discussion with these peers. All information shared during these intimate, supportive exchanges will remain strictly confidential.
The week culminates with the creation of your personal global leadership development plan.
Personal Development: Your Global Leadership Group (GLG) and Personal Leadership Plan
The journey of becoming an authentic global leader requires understanding your life experiences, especially those outside your country of origin, as well as your personal aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and biases—along with your greatest crucibles and leadership challenges. Throughout the program, you will explore these influences on your development as a global leader with a small yet diverse group of peers—your Global Leadership Group. You should be prepared for an open and honest discussion with these peers. All information shared during these intimate, supportive exchanges will remain strictly confidential.
The week culminates with the creation of your personal global leadership development plan.
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.
Tsedal Neeley
Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
Nicholas Burns
Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations
Ranjay Gulati
Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration
Das Narayandas
Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration
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.
Tsedal Neeley
Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
Nicholas Burns
Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations
Ranjay Gulati
Paul R. Lawrence MBA Class of 1942 Professor of Business Administration
Das Narayandas
Edsel Bryant Ford Professor of Business Administration