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    Strategic Agility—Virtual

    Strategic Agility—Virtual
    Maria Byrd, Associate Vice President of the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

    "The professors bridged the connection between what we learned from case studies and our everyday business practices."

    Maria Byrd
    Associate Vice President, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, University of DC, USA
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    Maria Byrd, Associate Vice President of the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

    "The professors bridged the connection between what we learned from case studies and our everyday business practices."

    Maria Byrd
    Associate Vice President, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, University of DC, USA
    Read Her Story
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu

    Summary

    Facing rapid change—and even unprecedented upheaval—large and small businesses alike must race against time to innovate and adjust their strategies, business models, organizational systems, and cultures. While some organizations struggle with rapid transformation, many are able to evolve quickly because leaders have built strategic agility into the organization's DNA. In this live online program, you'll learn how to become a more strategically agile leader who can help your organization compete and succeed in uncertain times.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

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    Summary

    Facing rapid change—and even unprecedented upheaval—large and small businesses alike must race against time to innovate and adjust their strategies, business models, organizational systems, and cultures. While some organizations struggle with rapid transformation, many are able to evolve quickly because leaders have built strategic agility into the organization's DNA. In this live online program, you'll learn how to become a more strategically agile leader who can help your organization compete and succeed in uncertain times.

    This program is eligible for the Certificate of Management Excellence. Learn More

    Key Benefits
    Even with a great team, strategic agility doesn't just happen. It requires different thinking, disciplined systems and processes, and capable leaders who know how to put the right pieces in place. This virtual program will help you confront your challenges in new ways, sharpen your own strategic mindset, and build an organization that can innovate rapidly, adapt to unforeseen challenges, and exploit fleeting opportunities.

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    Develop the mindset of a strategically agile thinker and leaderDevelop the mindset of a strategically agile thinker and leader
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    • Approach rapidly changing situations with confidence
    • Formulate a rapid response to change
    • Develop innovative solutions to complex, high-stakes problems
    Build strategic agility as a competitive advantage for your organizationBuild strategic agility as a competitive advantage for your organization
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    • Design the strategy, systems, and culture needed to make your enterprise more agile
    • Foster innovation under pressure
    • Lead effective organizational transformation
    Expand your personal and professional networkExpand your personal and professional network
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    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

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    Even with a great team, strategic agility doesn't just happen. It requires different thinking, disciplined systems and processes, and capable leaders who know how to put the right pieces in place. This virtual program will help you confront your challenges in new ways, sharpen your own strategic mindset, and build an organization that can innovate rapidly, adapt to unforeseen challenges, and exploit fleeting opportunities.
    Details

    Develop the mindset of a strategically agile thinker and leader

    • Approach rapidly changing situations with confidence
    • Formulate a rapid response to change
    • Develop innovative solutions to complex, high-stakes problems

    Build strategic agility as a competitive advantage for your organization

    • Design the strategy, systems, and culture needed to make your enterprise more agile
    • Foster innovation under pressure
    • Lead effective organizational transformation

    Expand your personal and professional network

    • Extend your network by connecting and working with accomplished executives from various backgrounds, industries, and countries across the globe
    • Build relationships with a diverse group of peers who can provide wide-ranging insights into your business challenges and career decisions

    Who Should Attend

    • Executives with at least 10 years of experience who have significant strategic, operational, or administrative responsibilities, including business unit leaders and executives from any functional area
    • Leaders from organizations of any size or sector of the economy, including manufacturing, technology, life sciences, services, nonprofits, and government agencies

    Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact on your organization.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

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    • Executives with at least 10 years of experience who have significant strategic, operational, or administrative responsibilities, including business unit leaders and executives from any functional area
    • Leaders from organizations of any size or sector of the economy, including manufacturing, technology, life sciences, services, nonprofits, and government agencies

    Attendance by multiple company representatives will foster teamwork and amplify the program's impact on your organization.

    Program for Leadership Development participants earn 5 PLDA Points on completion of this program.

    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

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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 Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
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    Leaders in Virtual Learning

    When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.

    Dive Deeper into the Experience
    Play video
    Play video
    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.
    Watch the VideoWatch the Video
    Youngme Moon teaching in the HBSonline studio
    Understanding the Benefits of Our Virtual Programs
    Four participants of our live online programs share their experiences.
    Read Their Stories

    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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    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).

    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.

    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. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials. 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.

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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.

    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).

    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.

    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. We review applications monthly and will contact you via email with the Admissions Committee's decision.

    Fee, Payment, and Cancellations

    The program fee covers tuition, e-books, and online case materials. 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.
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    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.
    Maria Byrd, Associate Vice President of the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

    "The professors bridged the connection between what we learned from case studies and our everyday business practices."

    Maria Byrd
    Associate Vice President, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, University of DC, USA
    Read Her Story
    Apply
    Download Brochure
    Program Finder
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
    Maria Byrd, Associate Vice President of the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

    "The professors bridged the connection between what we learned from case studies and our everyday business practices."

    Maria Byrd
    Associate Vice President, Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, University of DC, USA
    Read Her Story
    Need Help? Contact Us:
    Program Advising team
    Email: executive_education@hbs.edu
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