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    Leading Global Businesses

    Leading Global Businesses
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    Summary

    As business becomes increasingly global, companies need capable leaders with a unique mix of global business knowledge and personal leadership strengths. In this global leadership program created by HBS professors Bill George and Krishna Palepu, you'll prepare to become an authentic global leader who can step up to more challenging roles. You'll develop global acumen in realms as diverse as strategy, customer-centric marketing, and the structure and operation of global organizations and teams. In parallel, 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 program: Leading Global Businesses—Virtual.

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

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    Summary

    As business becomes increasingly global, companies need capable leaders with a unique mix of global business knowledge and personal leadership strengths. In this global leadership program created by HBS professors Bill George and Krishna Palepu, you'll prepare to become an authentic global leader who can step up to more challenging roles. You'll develop global acumen in realms as diverse as strategy, customer-centric marketing, and the structure and operation of global organizations and teams. In parallel, 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 program: Leading Global Businesses—Virtual.

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

    Key Benefits
    Drawing on the diverse capabilities of a powerful faculty team, this highly personalized global leadership program develops both your global intelligence and your personal effectiveness in leading a global business. You'll learn how to create and sustain global competitive advantage for your company, continue developing your own global leadership, and build global leadership capacity throughout your organization.

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    Design sound global strategies and build strong global organizations Design sound global strategies and build strong global organizations
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    • Adapt strategies and operations to the rapidly changing global business context
    • Integrate global and local strengths while improving collaboration across cultures
    • Create competitive advantage by integrating the best of your organization's global capabilities
    Be an effective leader of global teamsBe an effective leader of global teams
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    • Lead with self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empathy
    • Develop a global leadership team that reflects the diversity of its global customers
    • Align people around your company’s mission and values
    • Build internal and external networks around the world
    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 and personal leadership challenges

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    Drawing on the diverse capabilities of a powerful faculty team, this highly personalized global leadership program develops both your global intelligence and your personal effectiveness in leading a global business. You'll learn how to create and sustain global competitive advantage for your company, continue developing your own global leadership, and build global leadership capacity throughout your organization.
    Details

    Design sound global strategies and build strong global organizations

    • Adapt strategies and operations to the rapidly changing global business context
    • Integrate global and local strengths while improving collaboration across cultures
    • Create competitive advantage by integrating the best of your organization's global capabilities

    Be an effective leader of global teams

    • Lead with self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and empathy
    • Develop a global leadership team that reflects the diversity of its global customers
    • Align people around your company’s mission and values
    • Build internal and external networks around the world

    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 and personal leadership challenges

    Who Should Attend

    • Global executives, such as CEOs, presidents, CFOs, and corporate staff officers leading global businesses
    • Global marketing executives running global product or marketing groups
    • Regional executives or country heads preparing for greater global responsibilities

    Attendance by two or more representatives of 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.

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    Thrive in a learning environment that welcomes diverse ideas and perspectives.
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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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    Who Should Attend

    • Global executives, such as CEOs, presidents, CFOs, and corporate staff officers leading global businesses
    • Global marketing executives running global product or marketing groups
    • Regional executives or country heads preparing for greater global responsibilities

    Attendance by two or more representatives of 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.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play video
    Play video
    Inside the ClassroomInside 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?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
    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

    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.
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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.
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    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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