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    Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East

    Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East
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    • Dates: TBD
    • Format: In-Person
    • Location: HBS Campus, United Arab Emirates
    • Fee: $75,000 plus Value Added Tax (VAT)
    • The program fee covers tuition, books, case materials, accommodations, and most meals.
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    Waseem Khayata participant Senior Executive Leadership Program-Middle East

    "This program has helped me truly understand the fundamentals of what it means to be a senior executive."

    Waseem Khayata
    Managing Director of Investment, Finance House, Dubai
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    "This program has helped me truly understand the fundamentals of what it means to be a senior executive."

    Waseem Khayata
    Managing Director of Investment, Finance House, Dubai
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    Ms. Chelsea Schwerin
    Manager, Program Advising
    Email: cschwerin@hbs.edu
    Tarun Khanna, , faculty member, Building a Global Enterprise in India program HBS Executive Education

    Why innovation is essential to fueling economic and social development.

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    Faculty Chair
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    Why innovation is essential to fueling economic and social development.

    Tarun Khanna
    Faculty Chair
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    Program Announcement
    The program originally scheduled for 06 DEC 2020-10 SEP 2021, has been postponed. We will update this program website once new dates have been confirmed. If you would like to explore other programs currently accepting applications, please visit our program finder. If you have any questions, please contact executive_education@hbs.edu.

    Summary

    Change is everywhere in the Middle East today, as many countries seek to diversify their economies and encourage new industries. The region's complex business environment includes distinct political and economic conditions in each country—and an uncertain global economy. That's why businesses seeking the best opportunities for growth in the region need exceptional leaders—executives who are bold decision-makers, global thinkers, and skilled strategists.

    Taught in a series of modules offered in Boston and Dubai, this business management program will help you become a stronger leader who can deliver value in a global context, drive new levels of innovation, and build accountable, high-performance organizations.

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    Summary

    Change is everywhere in the Middle East today, as many countries seek to diversify their economies and encourage new industries. The region's complex business environment includes distinct political and economic conditions in each country—and an uncertain global economy. That's why businesses seeking the best opportunities for growth in the region need exceptional leaders—executives who are bold decision-makers, global thinkers, and skilled strategists.

    Taught in a series of modules offered in Boston and Dubai, this business management program will help you become a stronger leader who can deliver value in a global context, drive new levels of innovation, and build accountable, high-performance organizations.

    Key Benefits

    The Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East prepares you to make the bold market moves and internal changes needed to foster business growth and strong performance. You will emerge prepared to contribute to your company's success on a more strategic and senior level.
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    • Think strategically, seize growth opportunities, and compete successfully, regionally and globally
    • Foster the innovations that will improve your organization's ability to deliver value to customers
    • Lead authentically and ethically at all levels and foster a culture of accountability across the organization
    • Build confidence in yourself as a leader, decision-maker, and negotiator
    • Develop enduring bonds with accomplished peers who span functions, industries, and countries
    • Take advantage of resources for lifelong learning as a member of the global HBS alumni community

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    The Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East prepares you to make the bold market moves and internal changes needed to foster business growth and strong performance. You will emerge prepared to contribute to your company's success on a more strategic and senior level.
    • Think strategically, seize growth opportunities, and compete successfully, regionally and globally
    • Foster the innovations that will improve your organization's ability to deliver value to customers
    • Lead authentically and ethically at all levels and foster a culture of accountability across the organization
    • Build confidence in yourself as a leader, decision-maker, and negotiator
    • Develop enduring bonds with accomplished peers who span functions, industries, and countries
    • Take advantage of resources for lifelong learning as a member of the global HBS alumni community

    Download the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East Curriculum Guide

    Who Should Attend

    Senior executives, senior functional leaders, or general managers leading successful, established companies in the Middle East who want to sharpen their management and leadership skills and are preparing to assume new responsibilities or drive growth initiatives. Additionally, executives planning to establish or expand presence in the Middle East.
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    Participants typically represent growth-oriented organizations, including:
    • Large, established companies, either private or state-owned
    • Entrepreneurial ventures—either new companies or new ventures within established companies
    • Growing family businesses
    • Multinational firms with an increased presence in the Middle East
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • Government agencies, especially those working closely with the private sector
    The program content is global in nature—not specifically focused on the Middle East—making it suitable for participants from other parts of the world. That said, the Dubai location will naturally draw extensive participation from Middle Eastern countries, affording valuable networking opportunities to participants from the region and to those from organizations initiating or expanding their Middle Eastern presence.
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    Delivering Exceptional Customer Value
    Drive strategic decision-making with a customized action plan.
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    Senior executives, senior functional leaders, or general managers leading successful, established companies in the Middle East who want to sharpen their management and leadership skills and are preparing to assume new responsibilities or drive growth initiatives. Additionally, executives planning to establish or expand presence in the Middle East.
    Participants typically represent growth-oriented organizations, including:
    • Large, established companies, either private or state-owned
    • Entrepreneurial ventures—either new companies or new ventures within established companies
    • Growing family businesses
    • Multinational firms with an increased presence in the Middle East
    • Nonprofit organizations
    • Government agencies, especially those working closely with the private sector
    The program content is global in nature—not specifically focused on the Middle East—making it suitable for participants from other parts of the world. That said, the Dubai location will naturally draw extensive participation from Middle Eastern countries, affording valuable networking opportunities to participants from the region and to those from organizations initiating or expanding their Middle Eastern presence.
    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Image/@Alt Play video
    Image/@Alt Play video
    Inside the Classroom
    See how exchange with faculty and peers yields new insights into critical business trends.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Chao-campus-nightlife
    Delivering Exceptional Customer Value
    Drive strategic decision-making with a customized action plan.
    Learn More
    Image/@Alt Play video
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    Discover more about business. And yourself.
    Global perspectives > Leadership growth > Organizational impact.
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    An Exceptional Learning Experience

    When you participate in an HBS Executive Education program, 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 small learning group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
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    While in Boston, you will spend most of your time in an area of the HBS campus designed for Executive Education, with living quarters and amenities that maximize your comfort while facilitating small group discussions. Classrooms, supported by the latest technology, are designed to foster dynamic and fast-paced interactions among participants and faculty.
    For the Dubai modules, you and your peers will live and work at the Taj Dubai, overlooking Burj Khalifa and the Downtown precinct—an ideal location with its proximity to business and shopping centers, iconic tourist attractions, and the airport.

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    An Exceptional Learning Experience Dropdown down

    When you participate in an HBS Executive Education program, 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 small learning group, and in the larger classroom, driven by the renowned HBS case method.
    While in Boston, you will spend most of your time in an area of the HBS campus designed for Executive Education, with living quarters and amenities that maximize your comfort while facilitating small group discussions. Classrooms, supported by the latest technology, are designed to foster dynamic and fast-paced interactions among participants and faculty.
    For the Dubai modules, you and your peers will live and work at the Taj Dubai, overlooking Burj Khalifa and the Downtown precinct—an ideal location with its proximity to business and shopping centers, iconic tourist attractions, and the airport.

    Alumni Status and Lifelong Learning

    Upon completing the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—gaining exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. Learn more.

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    Alumni Status and Lifelong Learning

    Upon completing the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East, you will become a lifetime member of the HBS alumni community—gaining exclusive access to our vast global alumni network and an array of resources that facilitate lifelong learning, growth, and success. Learn more.

    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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    The Application Process

    We select applicants who embrace challenges, seek genuine personal and professional growth, and are ready to innovate—in themselves and in their organizations. The curious, open-minded executive who commits wholeheartedly to the program will find the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East to be a highly stimulating, rewarding—even life-changing—experience.

    To apply, you will submit:

    • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
    • A letter of reference from someone familiar with your work
    To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.

    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).

    Letter of Reference

    To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a letter of reference from a senior executive within your organization, a board member, or an HBS graduate familiar with your role and responsibilities. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply as soon as you can. 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.

    English Proficiency

    Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions. If English is your second language, or if you have less than one year of experience working in an English-speaking environment, please provide a brief statement documenting your proficiency. We may also ask for an interview.

    Learning Commitment

    Residency is required for each module—on campus for Boston modules and at the Taj Dubai for Dubai modules. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities during the program. In addition, you must be able to set aside sufficient time for the individual strategy project between modules.

    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.

    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.
    Potential candidates may apply through the HBS Executive Education website. Harvard Business School Executive Education also works with Eruditus Executive Education as a program recruitment partner for the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East.

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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.

    The Application Process

    We select applicants who embrace challenges, seek genuine personal and professional growth, and are ready to innovate—in themselves and in their organizations. The curious, open-minded executive who commits wholeheartedly to the program will find the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East to be a highly stimulating, rewarding—even life-changing—experience.

    To apply, you will submit:

    • The application, telling us about your experience, your organization, and your current responsibilities, goals, and challenges
    • A letter of reference from someone familiar with your work
    To review both the application and letter of reference, download the Application PDF. You can submit your application via our online Application Form or by returning a completed PDF. When submitting the online application form, you will be asked for the email address of the individual serving as your reference. That individual will receive an email with a link to an online letter of reference form.

    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).

    Letter of Reference

    To gain a deeper understanding of your background and your potential as a leader, we require a letter of reference from a senior executive within your organization, a board member, or an HBS graduate familiar with your role and responsibilities. To submit the letter, follow the instructions in your application.

    Application Submission

    We recommend that you apply as soon as you can. 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.

    English Proficiency

    Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential for active participation in fast-moving classes and small group discussions. If English is your second language, or if you have less than one year of experience working in an English-speaking environment, please provide a brief statement documenting your proficiency. We may also ask for an interview.

    Learning Commitment

    Residency is required for each module—on campus for Boston modules and at the Taj Dubai for Dubai modules. Your active participation in all classroom sessions, case discussions, and other program activities is essential, so you must be free of other responsibilities during the program. In addition, you must be able to set aside sufficient time for the individual strategy project between modules.

    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.

    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.
    Potential candidates may apply through the HBS Executive Education website. Harvard Business School Executive Education also works with Eruditus Executive Education as a program recruitment partner for the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East.

    What You Will Learn

    The innovative and comprehensive curriculum of the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East focuses on the challenges of greatest concern to corporate leaders today—across the Middle East and the globe. Requiring just seven weeks away from the office over the course of five months, the unique format maximizes learning and the development of a global perspective, while minimizing consecutive days away from home and work.

    Four intensive learning modules—two in Boston and two in Dubai—include faculty presentations, case discussions, guest speakers, personal coaching, and skill-building exercises. You will examine the practices of successful business leaders around the world and assess your own leadership approach. Between modules, you will work on an an individual Value Mapping Strategy Project and sharpen your leadership skills. As you try out new approaches in your workplace, you will reflect on your experience, receive feedback from your boss and colleagues, and bring new insights back to the classroom.

    Download the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East Curriculum Guide

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    What You Will Learn

    The innovative and comprehensive curriculum of the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East focuses on the challenges of greatest concern to corporate leaders today—across the Middle East and the globe. Requiring just seven weeks away from the office over the course of five months, the unique format maximizes learning and the development of a global perspective, while minimizing consecutive days away from home and work.

    Four intensive learning modules—two in Boston and two in Dubai—include faculty presentations, case discussions, guest speakers, personal coaching, and skill-building exercises. You will examine the practices of successful business leaders around the world and assess your own leadership approach. Between modules, you will work on an an individual Value Mapping Strategy Project and sharpen your leadership skills. As you try out new approaches in your workplace, you will reflect on your experience, receive feedback from your boss and colleagues, and bring new insights back to the classroom.

    Download the Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East Curriculum Guide

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    StrategyStrategy
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    • Practicing strategic thinking
    • Building strategic advantage through service and operational excellence
    • Creating customer value and building brands
    • Designing and executing growth strategies
    • Driving corporate performance
    LeadershipLeadership
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    • Leading teams and managing talent
    • Driving organizational change
    • Becoming a more effective negotiator
    • Managing corporate finance
    • Leading an accountable organization
    InnovationInnovation
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    • Developing a more innovative organization
    • Understanding and promoting design thinking
    • Leveraging digital technologies
    • Becoming an entrepreneurial leader
    GlobalizationGlobalization
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    • Understanding the global economy
    • Building businesses in emerging markets
    • Expanding your global perspective

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    Strategy

    • Practicing strategic thinking
    • Building strategic advantage through service and operational excellence
    • Creating customer value and building brands
    • Designing and executing growth strategies
    • Driving corporate performance

    Leadership

    • Leading teams and managing talent
    • Driving organizational change
    • Becoming a more effective negotiator
    • Managing corporate finance
    • Leading an accountable organization

    Innovation

    • Developing a more innovative organization
    • Understanding and promoting design thinking
    • Leveraging digital technologies
    • Becoming an entrepreneurial leader

    Globalization

    • Understanding the global economy
    • Building businesses in emerging markets
    • Expanding your global perspective

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    Module 1: Imperatives for today's organizations and leadersModule 1: Imperatives for today's organizations and leaders
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    Format: HBS Campus, Boston (1 week)

    This first module expands your ability to think entrepreneurially about your company and its offerings in the context of the local, regional, and global business environment. Diving deeply into the case method of learning, you will open yourself to new insights as you work individually, in small groups, and in the larger classroom.

    • Explore the dynamics of the global economy and globalization
    • Recognize the opportunities and challenges created by the interactions among business, government, and the international economy
    • Identify, evaluate, and select high-potential opportunities in developed or emerging markets
    • Use a detailed questionnaire as the basis for starting work with your personal coach
    Module 2: Creating innovative, high-performance organizationsModule 2: Creating innovative, high-performance organizations
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    Format: Taj Dubai, Dubai (2 weeks)

    Rejoining HBS faculty and peers in Dubai, you will expand your ability to evolve an organization that can innovate continuously—in products, services, organizational structures, and business processes. You will develop new ways to sustain exceptional performance and deliver more value to stakeholders.

    • Nurture an experimentation mindset and a culture of innovation
    • Embrace the strategic and tactical opportunities presented by new technologies and trends
    • Create corporate value by strengthening financial management
    • Translate corporate mission and business strategy into a comprehensive set of performance targets and measures
    • Improve management-board relationships while strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management
    Module 3: Creating customer value and strategic advantageModule 3: Creating customer value and strategic advantage
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    Format: Taj Dubai, Dubai (2 weeks)

    You will explore how companies build competitive advantage by focusing on specific markets and delivering what customers truly value. Examining how the rise of digital technology has generated both obstacles and opportunities, you will continue to find new ways to create value for customers—and for your business.

    • Design and execute sound competitive strategies and growth plans
    • Foster a culture of customer centricity
    • Develop service excellence as a competitive advantage
    • Update your brand strategy
    • Determine your company's ideal size—and whether to operate locally, regionally, or globally
    • Maximize the value of partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions
    Module 4: Becoming a transformational leaderModule 4: Becoming a transformational leader
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    Format: HBS Campus, Boston (2 weeks)

    Returning to the HBS campus, you will refine your personal leadership strategies, continue to explore opportunities created by ongoing digital innovation, evaluate your leadership journey over the past several months, and prepare to continue developing yourself and your organization.

    • Invest in and empower the people who will enable your organization to succeed
    • Recognize and exploit disruptive opportunities
    • Drive the changes that align your organization to achieve strategic goals
    • Adapt your leadership style to the needs of your team and your organization
    • Negotiate more effectively—in routine situations and in high-stakes deals on which your company's future depends

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    Module 1: Imperatives for today's organizations and leaders

    Format: HBS Campus, Boston (1 week)

    This first module expands your ability to think entrepreneurially about your company and its offerings in the context of the local, regional, and global business environment. Diving deeply into the case method of learning, you will open yourself to new insights as you work individually, in small groups, and in the larger classroom.

    • Explore the dynamics of the global economy and globalization
    • Recognize the opportunities and challenges created by the interactions among business, government, and the international economy
    • Identify, evaluate, and select high-potential opportunities in developed or emerging markets
    • Use a detailed questionnaire as the basis for starting work with your personal coach

    Module 2: Creating innovative, high-performance organizations

    Format: Taj Dubai, Dubai (2 weeks)

    Rejoining HBS faculty and peers in Dubai, you will expand your ability to evolve an organization that can innovate continuously—in products, services, organizational structures, and business processes. You will develop new ways to sustain exceptional performance and deliver more value to stakeholders.

    • Nurture an experimentation mindset and a culture of innovation
    • Embrace the strategic and tactical opportunities presented by new technologies and trends
    • Create corporate value by strengthening financial management
    • Translate corporate mission and business strategy into a comprehensive set of performance targets and measures
    • Improve management-board relationships while strengthening governance, accountability, and risk management

    Module 3: Creating customer value and strategic advantage

    Format: Taj Dubai, Dubai (2 weeks)

    You will explore how companies build competitive advantage by focusing on specific markets and delivering what customers truly value. Examining how the rise of digital technology has generated both obstacles and opportunities, you will continue to find new ways to create value for customers—and for your business.

    • Design and execute sound competitive strategies and growth plans
    • Foster a culture of customer centricity
    • Develop service excellence as a competitive advantage
    • Update your brand strategy
    • Determine your company's ideal size—and whether to operate locally, regionally, or globally
    • Maximize the value of partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions

    Module 4: Becoming a transformational leader

    Format: HBS Campus, Boston (2 weeks)

    Returning to the HBS campus, you will refine your personal leadership strategies, continue to explore opportunities created by ongoing digital innovation, evaluate your leadership journey over the past several months, and prepare to continue developing yourself and your organization.

    • Invest in and empower the people who will enable your organization to succeed
    • Recognize and exploit disruptive opportunities
    • Drive the changes that align your organization to achieve strategic goals
    • Adapt your leadership style to the needs of your team and your organization
    • Negotiate more effectively—in routine situations and in high-stakes deals on which your company's future depends

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    A four-module program creates the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of peer executives who can understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Throughout the program, you will work with a small group of peers who will stimulate your learning as you:

    • Absorb global insights by working with executives from different countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds
    • Share diverse perspectives as you discuss cases and assignments
    • Complete small group exercises and projects as a team
    • Give and receive feedback and advice—personal and professional—in a safe environment

    While on the HBS campus in Boston, you will share living quarters with your living group, forging relationships that serve as a valuable source of peer feedback, support, and advice.

    360-degree feedback assessment360-degree feedback assessment
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    Through a customized 360-degree assessment of your current skills, you will examine your leadership and management strengths and identify areas for improvement.

    Professional coachingProfessional coaching
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    Each living group works with a professional coach to optimize group dynamics and maximize the value of the group learning experience. In addition, your coach will work with you one-on-one to help you develop a personal leadership style that works for you.

    Using the 360-degree feedback assessment tool as a starting point, your personal coach will work closely with you to identify your strengths, target areas for improvement, and help you develop a personal action plan for ongoing development. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.

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    Throughout the program, you will work on an individual Value Mapping Strategy Project that addresses a strategic challenge facing your organization. In the process, you will:

    • Utilize a powerful framework for analyzing the value of your offering or business line, considering value from the customer's perspective
    • Compare your own offering with those of competitors
    • Refine your competitive strategy and develop a short presentation based on feedback from faculty, peers, and your personal coach
    • Share your Value Mapping Strategy with your organization and team, and develop an action plan for driving the changes that will improve value and sustain success

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    Living/learning group work

    A four-module program creates the opportunity to build close, trusting relationships with a small, diverse group of peer executives who can understand your challenges—but are not part of your organization. Throughout the program, you will work with a small group of peers who will stimulate your learning as you:

    • Absorb global insights by working with executives from different countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds
    • Share diverse perspectives as you discuss cases and assignments
    • Complete small group exercises and projects as a team
    • Give and receive feedback and advice—personal and professional—in a safe environment

    While on the HBS campus in Boston, you will share living quarters with your living group, forging relationships that serve as a valuable source of peer feedback, support, and advice.

    360-degree feedback assessment

    Through a customized 360-degree assessment of your current skills, you will examine your leadership and management strengths and identify areas for improvement.

    Professional coaching

    Each living group works with a professional coach to optimize group dynamics and maximize the value of the group learning experience. In addition, your coach will work with you one-on-one to help you develop a personal leadership style that works for you.

    Using the 360-degree feedback assessment tool as a starting point, your personal coach will work closely with you to identify your strengths, target areas for improvement, and help you develop a personal action plan for ongoing development. All coaching sessions are strictly confidential, giving you the freedom to share your personal goals and professional challenges.

    Value Mapping Strategy Project

    Throughout the program, you will work on an individual Value Mapping Strategy Project that addresses a strategic challenge facing your organization. In the process, you will:

    • Utilize a powerful framework for analyzing the value of your offering or business line, considering value from the customer's perspective
    • Compare your own offering with those of competitors
    • Refine your competitive strategy and develop a short presentation based on feedback from faculty, peers, and your personal coach
    • Share your Value Mapping Strategy with your organization and team, and develop an action plan for driving the changes that will improve value and sustain success

    The HBS Advantage

    The Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East is developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as 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 Chair
    Tarun Khanna
    Tarun Khanna
    Tarun Khanna

    Tarun Khanna

    Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor

    HBS Unit:
    Strategy

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    Dennis W. Campbell
    Dennis W. Campbell
    Dennis W. Campbell

    Dennis W. Campbell

    Dwight P. Robinson, Jr. Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

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    Rohit Deshpandé
    Rohit Deshpandé
    Rohit Deshpandé

    Rohit Deshpandé

    Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing

    HBS Unit:
    Marketing

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    Kristin E. Fabbe
    Kristin E. Fabbe
    Kristin E. Fabbe

    Kristin E. Fabbe

    Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Hellman Faculty Fellow

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

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    C. Fritz Foley
    C. Fritz Foley
    C. Fritz Foley

    C. Fritz Foley

    André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Finance

    Read Full Bio

    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino

    Francesca Gino

    Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

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    Nien-he Hsieh
    Nien-he Hsieh
    Nien-he Hsieh

    Nien-he Hsieh

    Professor of Business Administration, Joseph L. Rice, III Faculty Fellow

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Karim R. Lakhani
    Karim R. Lakhani
    Karim R. Lakhani

    Karim R. Lakhani

    Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo

    Anthony Mayo

    Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley

    Tsedal Neeley

    Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Krishna G. Palepu
    Krishna G. Palepu
    Krishna G. Palepu

    Krishna G. Palepu

    Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Units:
    Accounting and Management
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Debora L. Spar
    Debora L. Spar
    Debora L. Spar

    Debora L. Spar

    MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

    Read Full Bio

    Stefan H. Thomke
    Stefan H. Thomke
    Stefan H. Thomke

    Stefan H. Thomke

    William Barclay Harding Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

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    The Senior Executive Leadership Program—Middle East is developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as 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 Chair
    Tarun Khanna
    Tarun Khanna
    Tarun Khanna

    Tarun Khanna

    Jorge Paulo Lemann Professor

    HBS Unit:
    Strategy

    Read Full Bio

    Faculty
    Dennis W. Campbell
    Dennis W. Campbell
    Dennis W. Campbell

    Dennis W. Campbell

    Dwight P. Robinson, Jr. Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Accounting and Management

    Read Full Bio

    Rohit Deshpandé
    Rohit Deshpandé
    Rohit Deshpandé

    Rohit Deshpandé

    Sebastian S. Kresge Professor of Marketing

    HBS Unit:
    Marketing

    Read Full Bio

    Kristin E. Fabbe
    Kristin E. Fabbe
    Kristin E. Fabbe

    Kristin E. Fabbe

    Assistant Professor of Business Administration; Hellman Faculty Fellow

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

    Read Full Bio

    C. Fritz Foley
    C. Fritz Foley
    C. Fritz Foley

    C. Fritz Foley

    André R. Jakurski Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Finance

    Read Full Bio

    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino
    Francesca Gino

    Francesca Gino

    Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Negotiation, Organizations & Markets

    Read Full Bio

    Nien-he Hsieh
    Nien-he Hsieh
    Nien-he Hsieh

    Nien-he Hsieh

    Professor of Business Administration, Joseph L. Rice, III Faculty Fellow

    HBS Unit:
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Karim R. Lakhani
    Karim R. Lakhani
    Karim R. Lakhani

    Karim R. Lakhani

    Charles Edward Wilson Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo
    Anthony Mayo

    Anthony Mayo

    Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley
    Tsedal Neeley

    Tsedal Neeley

    Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Organizational Behavior

    Read Full Bio

    Krishna G. Palepu
    Krishna G. Palepu
    Krishna G. Palepu

    Krishna G. Palepu

    Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Units:
    Accounting and Management
    General Management

    Read Full Bio

    Debora L. Spar
    Debora L. Spar
    Debora L. Spar

    Debora L. Spar

    MBA Class of 1952 Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Business, Government and the International Economy

    Read Full Bio

    Stefan H. Thomke
    Stefan H. Thomke
    Stefan H. Thomke

    Stefan H. Thomke

    William Barclay Harding Professor of Business Administration

    HBS Unit:
    Technology and Operations Management

    Read Full Bio

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