Managing Turbulence
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?
- Dates
Oct 9 – Dec 6, 2024
- Status
Accepting Applications
- Format
Blended
- Location
HBS Campus and Virtual
- Fee
$19,000
- Application Due
Sep 30, 2024
- Learning Track
The program fee covers tuition, program materials, accommodations, and most meals.
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
- 8
- 3
- 7
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 1 | Oct 9 – 12, 2024 | Full-Time | HBS Campus |
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Module 2 | Oct 13 – Dec 2, 2024 | Part-Time | Virtual, Live Online and Self-Paced |
Module 3 | Dec 3 – 6, 2024 | Full-Time | HBS 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
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
Kathleen McGinn
Cahners-Rabb Professor of Business Administration
Felix Oberholzer-Gee
Andreas Andresen Professor of Business Administration
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.
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.
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.