Managing Turbulence

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Even the best-led companies are vulnerable to unexpected changes in technology, consumer demand, and beyond. How do the most effective business leaders guide their companies to thrive through periods of drastic change and uncertainty?

The program fee covers tuition, program materials, accommodations, and most meals.

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Paired with effective leadership, smart, strategic decision-making is the key to thriving in times of volatility.

In Managing Turbulence, you'll master a three-pronged approach to taking charge when confronted with uncertainty: strategy development, strategy execution, and leadership. Learn how to quickly adjust to new realities and find a new path toward long-term growth.

Key Program Features

Key Topics

  • Measure organizational readiness, resilience, and agility 

  • Analyze market turbulence and how it will impact your organization  

  • Apply value-based thinking to deepen competitive advantage 

  • Attract and retain the best talent with a diversity and inclusion approach 

  • Build a powerful coalition of high-performing individuals and teams 

  • Cultivate self-awareness and other traits of effective leaders  

  • Anticipate social, economic, and geopolitical shifts to future-proof your organization  

  • Find opportunity, strength, and purpose during challenging times

Program Format

  • 3
    modules
  • 8
    days on the HBS campus
  • 3
    live online class sessions
  • 7
    weeks of part-time self-paced learning

The curriculum is presented over two months. A virtual module will take place in between in-person modules to give participants the opportunity to apply new insights at work.

Participants will receive a detailed schedule and the case materials approximately two weeks before the program starts.

Module Details

Module 1Oct 9 – 12, 2024Full-TimeHBS Campus
Module 2Oct 13 – Dec 2, 2024Part-TimeVirtual, Live Online and Self-Paced
Module 3Dec 3 – 6, 2024Full-TimeHBS Campus

Pre-program

Participants should expect to spend at least 9-12 hours on self-paced case preparation prior to attending the program.

Module 1: Full-Time, HBS Campus

  • Participants will identify patterns of success and failure in turbulent environments

Module 2: Part-Time, Virtual (Live Online and Self-Paced)

  • Participants will attend live online sessions on three Wednesdays (October 23, November 6, and November 20) from 12:30–3:30 p.m. ET.

  • Partcipants will conduct experiments with immediate application at work and complete self-paced work

  • Participants should set aside 5-7 hours per week in addition to time spent in the live online sessions

Module 3: Full-Time, HBS Campus

  • Participants will build on lessons learned to broaden your perspective on challenges facing businesses and society

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for future-focused executives who are responsible for implementing strategic change in their organization, including:

  • Senior vice presidents  

  • Senior executives one to two levels from the C-suite

Global Perspective

Two female and two male executives sit and smile around a table filled with notes.
7%
Africa
9%
Asia Pacific
25%
Europe
15%
Latin America
7%
Middle East
37%
North America

Top Industries Represented

  • 11%

    Financial

  • 11%

    High Technology

  • 10%

    Real Estate / Construction

  • 7%

    Consumer Products

  • 7%

    Manufacturing

  • 7%

    Raw Materials / Energy

  • 7%

    Transportation

  • 6%

    Education

  • 6%

    Professional Services

  • 5%

    Health Care

Experience

Years Worked

  • 7%

    Less than 10 years

  • 13%

    10-14 years

  • 12%

    15-19 years

  • 31%

    20-24 years

  • 20%

    25-29 years

  • 8%

    30-34 years

  • 5%

    35-39 years

  • 4%

    40 or more

Companies That Have Participated

  • AIG
  • Nike, Inc
  • Puratos Group
  • Raytheon Technologies Corporation
  • Shell plc
  • Unilever
  • Volkswagen AG
  • J.C. Cannistraro
  • Rainbird Corporation
  • Sapiens International Corporation

Teaching Team

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.

Faculty Cochairs

Faculty

The HBS Experience

This is a blended program that alternates in-person and virtual elements. Immersive modules take place on our storied campus where you’ll live and learn at the heart of Boston’s vibrant business, academic, and technology hubs. Virtual modules provide the opportunity to learn from anywhere in the world to provide flexibility for busy leaders.

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

View of Executive Education area of HBS campus

The dedicated Executive Education area of campus features multiple classroom buildings and three residence halls around a quad

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Our well-appointed residence halls feature private bedrooms, living group lounges, and courtyards to fuel vibrant discussions

Admissions

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.

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.