Whether you attended the Owner/President Management (OPM) program at Harvard Business School last year or many years ago, the excitement of learning and growing at HBS—and collaborating and networking with other entrepreneurial business leaders—is tangible. Now you can reignite the energy of those nine weeks in a new rapid-fire, four-day program!

Designed exclusively for OPM alumni, this is an incredible opportunity to explore the latest global trends and digital innovations. You will dive into exciting new case studies that reflect today's unique entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities. In the process, you'll reunite with classmates and program faculty—and forge new bonds with a diverse group of accomplished alumni from other OPM cohorts.

Summary

Key Benefits

Immersed in nine intensive sessions with OPM faculty, guest speakers, and other successful OPM alumni, you will explore how the world's top entrepreneurial business leaders are starting new ventures, driving operational excellence, and capitalizing on disruptive innovation. As you join in on the global conversation, you will have the opportunity to rekindle old alliances and spark new connections through cross-cohort collaboration.

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Broaden your global perspective and entrepreneurial leadership skills Broaden your global perspective and entrepreneurial leadership skills

Learn how innovative global operators are changing buyer behavior and transforming bold ideas into new products and services
Explore emerging industry trends and discover new ways to capitalize on digital disruption in today's competitive global marketplace
Examine the unique leadership challenges and market opportunities facing entrepreneurs as they launch new ventures and compete across borders

Reenergize and reignite your passion for learning Reenergize and reignite your passion for learning

Dive into highly interactive case study discussions that unfold in real time
Recharge and bring new leadership insights and ideas back to your enterprise
Reunite with OPM classmates and faculty and make new business connections
Tap into the myriad resources and networks of the OPM global community

Expand your personal and professional network Expand your personal and professional network

Continue to develop your network by living and working with entrepreneurial business leaders from diverse backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
Build new relationships with a cross-cohort of OPM peers who can provide fresh insights into the unique business challenges you face as an entrepreneurial leader

Key Benefits

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Broaden your global perspective and entrepreneurial leadership skills

Learn how innovative global operators are changing buyer behavior and transforming bold ideas into new products and services
Explore emerging industry trends and discover new ways to capitalize on digital disruption in today's competitive global marketplace
Examine the unique leadership challenges and market opportunities facing entrepreneurs as they launch new ventures and compete across borders

Reenergize and reignite your passion for learning

Dive into highly interactive case study discussions that unfold in real time
Recharge and bring new leadership insights and ideas back to your enterprise
Reunite with OPM classmates and faculty and make new business connections
Tap into the myriad resources and networks of the OPM global community

Expand your personal and professional network

Continue to develop your network by living and working with entrepreneurial business leaders from diverse backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
Build new relationships with a cross-cohort of OPM peers who can provide fresh insights into the unique business challenges you face as an entrepreneurial leader

Who Is Invited to Attend

This innovative new program is offered exclusively to alumni of the Owner/President Management program. Eligible participants must have completed OPM Unit 3 in good standing.

Dive Deeper into the Experience

See how exchange with faculty and peers yields new insights into critical business trends.

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

Read the case, discuss with your peers, and decide how you would address the challenges.

Who Is Invited to Attend: This innovative new program is offered exclusively to alumni of the Owner/President Management program. Eligible participants must have completed OPM Unit 3 in good standing.

Dive Deeper into the Experience

Inside the Classroom Inside the Classroom

See how exchange with faculty and peers yields new insights into critical business trends.

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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.

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Understanding the Case Method Understanding the Case Method

Read the case, discuss with your peers, and decide how you would address the challenges.

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Learning and Living at HBS

You'll return to the HBS campus, where every aspect of the experience has been carefully designed to foster your learning, comfort, and engagement with faculty and fellow alumni. If you haven't been to campus in some time, you'll discover a living and learning environment expressly designed for executive education.

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Learning and Living at HBS

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Admissions Criteria and Process

Space is limited, and candidates will be admitted on a space-available basis, with admission notices being sent out on March 8, April 19, and on a rolling basis thereafter. This program is filling up quickly and we encourage you to apply as early as possible. Candidates will be selected to create a diverse and engaged cohort that will enhance the OPM Renew experience. You can use our online form or download the application form. If you have questions, please contact a member of our Program Advising team via email or call 1.800.427.5577 (outside the United States, call +1.617.495.6555).

Admissions Criteria and Process

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.

Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

The fee for the four-day OPM Renew program 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.

Your Program Agenda

The OPM Renew program is a powerful learning and networking opportunity that will broaden your entrepreneurial mindset, strategic vision, and global connections. You'll gain fresh insights into the unique business challenges facing new ventures and established enterprises—and explore new strategies for turning disruptive innovation into a global competitive advantage.

Immersed in nine intensive sessions over four days, you will take part in fast-moving case studies and highly interactive debates and discussions. Other program highlights include:

Attending a Welcome Address followed by a lively conversation with OPM alumni and faculty
Participating in a special case study that features an OPM protagonist who will facilitate debate and discussion
Interacting with distinguished guest speakers who will share insights on entrepreneurial and industry challenges
Networking with OPM alumni and faculty at a special Celebration Dinner at the end of the program

Your Program Agenda

Immersed in nine intensive sessions over four days, you will take part in fast-moving case studies and highly interactive debates and discussions. Other program highlights include:

Attending a Welcome Address followed by a lively conversation with OPM alumni and faculty
Participating in a special case study that features an OPM protagonist who will facilitate debate and discussion
Interacting with distinguished guest speakers who will share insights on entrepreneurial and industry challenges
Networking with OPM alumni and faculty at a special Celebration Dinner at the end of the program

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Advancing your business agenda and leadership growth
Balancing business objectives with your personal goals
Driving business transformation through advanced digital marketing strategies
Spearheading change and supporting a truly innovative business culture
Reevaluating your company's key drivers and go-to-market options
Reassessing functional strategy, business-unit strategy, and strategy implementation
Rethinking the economic, political, and social forces shaping the global landscape
Identifying and seizing opportunities locally, regionally, and internationally
Addressing competitive threats and positioning the enterprise for ongoing success

Key Topics

Topics Include

Advancing your business agenda and leadership growth
Balancing business objectives with your personal goals
Driving business transformation through advanced digital marketing strategies
Spearheading change and supporting a truly innovative business culture
Reevaluating your company's key drivers and go-to-market options
Reassessing functional strategy, business-unit strategy, and strategy implementation
Rethinking the economic, political, and social forces shaping the global landscape
Identifying and seizing opportunities locally, regionally, and internationally
Addressing competitive threats and positioning the enterprise for ongoing success

Spouses and Significant Others

OPM Renew program participants must live on campus. Spouses and significant others who are traveling with participants must stay in nearby hotels during the program, but may attend the Welcome Address and the final Celebration Dinner.

The HBS Advantage

The OPM Renew program is developed and taught by a carefully selected team of OPM and HBS faculty, whose multidisciplinary approach will broaden your leadership mindset, global perspective, and strategic options. Immersed in exciting new case studies, you will delve into the unique business challenges facing entrepreneurial leaders today—and discover new ways to identify emerging trends and capitalize on global opportunities.

Faculty Cochairs

Lynda M. Applegate

Baker Foundation Professor and Sarofim-Rock Professor of Business Administration, Emerita

HBS Units:

Entrepreneurial Management

General Management

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Ananth Raman

UPS Foundation Professor of Business Logistics

HBS Unit:

Technology and Operations Management

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Faculty

Deepak Malhotra

Eli Goldston Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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Cynthia A. Montgomery

Timken Professor of Business Administration

HBS Unit:

Strategy

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Guest Speakers

During the OPM Renew program, you will have the rare opportunity to hear from some of the world’s top executives and entrepreneurs. These visionary leaders will provide an inside view of how they disrupted their companies and their industries to drive breakthrough innovation and build competitive advantage. You will emerge from these powerful sessions reenergized and inspired—ready to rethink your strategy and reposition your company for long-term success.