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Managing Innovation
Jan 12 – 16, 2025 Take a deep dive into the prototyping and experimentation practices of the world’s top innovators.
$12,500 Come away with the tools and strategies you need to lead groundbreaking work.

HBS Campus
WHO SHOULD ATTEND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Senior managers from diverse companies and Find out what differentiates the world’s most
industries who are responsible for product strategy, innovative companies. This program explores
development, marketing, and related areas. the latest tools, operating models, and business
strategies used by leading companies across
the globe.
“By equipping me with a THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU TO
comprehensive toolkit and • Incorporate new frameworks for developing
fostering heightened self- breakthrough products and services
awareness, the program • Incorporate new innovation models that
enabled me to adopt a more leverage AI
proactive stance in • Anticipate and respond to burgeoning
addressing challenges.” technology trends
John Shevlin You’ll leave ready to build and lead a highly
Vice President of Quality & creative, innovation-focused culture that
Regulatory, Midmark, United States consistently delivers results.

This program is part of the Certificate of Management Excellence.

To earn this certificate, participants must complete three select topic-focused programs in 36 months.
Managing Innovation SAMPLE SCHEDULE

DAY ONE DAY TWO DAY THREE DAY FOUR DAY FIVE

6:30 – 8:45 AM 6:30 – 8:45 AM 6:30 – 8:45 AM 6:30 – 8:45 AM

Breakfast and Discussion Groups Breakfast and Discussion Groups Breakfast and Discussion Groups Breakfast and Discussion Groups
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Check-In and Registration 9:00 – 10:30 AM 9:00 – 10:30 AM 9:00 – 10:30 AM 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Identifying Competitive Threats Institutionalizing Entrepreneurship Data-Driven Innovation Digital Innovation

10:30 – 11:00 AM 10:30 – 11:00 AM 10:30 – 11:00 AM 10:30 – 11:00 AM

Break Break Break Break

11:00 – 11:30 AM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Program Overview Developing Disruptive Business Models Creative Construction Architectural Innovation Competing Through
Digital Experimentation
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Discussion Groups

12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:30 PM 12:30 – 1:00 PM

Lunch 12:45 – 1:30 PM Lunch Lunch Program Wrap-Up
Lunch
1:00 PM
1:30 – 3:00 PM 1:30 – 3:00 PM 1:30 – 3:00 PM 1:30 – 3:00 PM Check-Out and Departure
Leading Innovation Capturing Value from Innovation Driving Sustainable Growth Disruptive Innovation
Through Innovation

3:00 – 3:30 PM 3:00 – 3:30 PM 3:00 – 3:30 PM 3:00 – 3:30 PM

Break Break Break Break

3:30 – 5:00 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM

Building and Managing Best Practices and Innovation Myths Designing Transformational Pioneering New Markets
Innovation Systems Customer Experiences and Product Categories

5:00 – 6:00 PM 5:00 – 7:00 PM 5:00 – 6:30 PM 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Free Time Free Time Free Time Free Time

6:00 – 8:00 PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Opening Reception and Dinner Dinner Closing Reception and Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Dinner
CLASS GUIDE
Classroom Sessions

Discussion Groups

Break / Meal

Please note: This sample schedule is

intended to be representative of the
program structure and content. Timing
and session topics are illustrative and
subject to change.

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The Experience
At HBS, every detail is carefully calibrated to drive your success. Living arrangements and classrooms that spark connection. Unrivaled
academic resources. Thoughtfully designed virtual learning experiences. And rejuvenating fitness, dining, and cultural amenities.
A world-class learning experience
that energizes aspiring and
established changemakers.
BREAKTHROUGH LEARNING POWERFUL CONNECTIONS

Stimulating classes led by faculty at the forefront of Our programs strengthen organizations and
their fields. Topics that will define the future of individuals by deepening relationships and fostering
business. Discussions that transform perspectives new ones. Participants leave with lifelong friends,
and ways of thinking. Access to the brightest new potential business partners, and a powerful,
business minds on the planet. In short, a world-class globe-spanning network of fellow changemakers.
learning experience that only Harvard can provide.

HOLISTIC SUPPORT INTENTIONAL DIVERSITY

Premium amenities and purpose-built We curate a truly diverse classroom for good reason.
accommodations for all participants on the HBS Exposure to different perspectives sharpens our
campus. Astonishingly attentive staff. Classrooms that thinking and leaves us better equipped to lead in
foster collaboration. Virtual, in-person, and blended today’s business landscape. Expect to learn with—
formats for learning on your terms. Here, every detail and from—peers that come from around the world,
is carefully calibrated to nurture your growth. a variety of industries, and all walks of life.

ADMISSIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION

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