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    Exploring New Ways to Share Value

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    Exploring New Ways to Share Value
    Benefit from a world of insights and experiences.
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    Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value
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    Incorporate societal impact into your company's business strategy to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage.
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    Pablo Barrera Lopez is responsible for strategy development at Yara International, a Norwegian-based mineral fertilizer company that focuses on crop nutrition solutions. As director and head of strategy he is committed to enriching not only his company but also society. So he applied to Harvard Business School's Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value program to learn how to identify and capitalize on profitable opportunities that improve people’s lives. Barrera discusses the impact the program had on him

    What was one of your top takeaways from the program?

    I got even more convinced that it's possible to create value for shareholders and society at the same time. The conventional theory that there is a trade-off is not correct. It's possible to do both.

    Did the program meet your expectations?

    Absolutely! The program was a great learning experience. The case studies were very interesting, and the in-class case discussions were facilitated in an engaging way by the professors. Also, the participants represented a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.

    How did the program influence your shared value strategy?

    I became more aware of how our business-as-usual activities create value for more than just our shareholders. I am now more impressed than ever by the work being done by my colleagues and our partners to improve societies and the lives of the people in them. Going forward, I will be much more vocal about how Yara creates shared value by highlighting how our strategy creates value for society at large. I will continue to look for profitable business opportunities that have a social dimension.

    Did you find the living group experience to be useful?

    Yes, it was excellent. My living group had a diverse mix of participants who were eager, well-prepared, and motivated to engage in deep discussions and share insights.

    What would you tell someone who is considering the program?

    This is a unique arena. It provides the opportunity to interact with people from different industries and cultural backgrounds as you learn theories and discuss how they work in practice. It is a very interactive setting with exceptional guidance by highly accomplished Harvard Business School professors.

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    Incorporate societal impact into your company's business strategy to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage.
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    Purpose and Profit: Creating Shared Value
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    TBD

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    In-Person

    Location

    HBS Campus

    Incorporate societal impact into your company's business strategy to drive growth, profitability, and competitive advantage.
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