Executive
Education Programs
Harvard Kennedy School
Executive Education
The following
programs are collaborations between Harvard Kennedy School
of Government Executive Education and affiliates of the
Hauser Center:
*The information
below is based on the previous programs, and does not
reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for
future courses.
Strategic
Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental
Organizations
Designed
and taught by Harvard faculty and held in Madrid, Spain
in collaboration with the IESE Business School – University
of Navarra. The
program is designed to give nonprofit and NGO leaders the
tools, perspectives, and frameworks needed to strengthen
their organizations, engage constituent communities, and
cultivate long-term partnerships and commitments. The
program is chaired by Christine Letts and faculty members
include Bill Ryan and Brian Mandell. For more information,
visit
www.hks.harvard.edu/execed/ngo.
Performance
Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit
Organizations
Developed jointly
by The Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business
School, Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, and The
Hauser Center for Nonprofit
Organizations.
This program explores the impact of measurement on resource
allocation, organizational learning, internal processes,
and internal and external accountability. The program helps
nonprofit executives think conceptually about
organizational performance measurement systems. Through a
powerful combination of faculty presentations, case
studies, and group discussions, participants examine the
rationale behind performance measurement and gain valuable
insight into its critical aspects.
The faculty
chairs are Julie Wilson and Allen Grossman, and faculty
include Christine Letts and Dutch Leonard. For more
information, visit
www.hks.harvard.edu/execed/pmno.
Executive
Education Online Programs for Nonprofit & NGO
Leaders
In these unique online programs, participants work in
groups online, participate in live classes and office
hours, and complete assignments by applying the concepts or
frameworks they learn to their own organizations.
Participants are able to utilize techniques and faculty
feedback in their work as they progress through the 8-14
week programs and achieve immediate impact at their
organizations. For more information, visit
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/hauser/learn/onlineexeced/.
Harvard Business School Executive
Education
The following programs are collaborations between Harvard
Business School Executive Education and affiliates of the
Hauser Center:
The information below is based on the previous programs,
and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and
course content for future courses.
Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit
ManagementIn a time of shifting demands for
services, changing operating environments, and recurring
financial pressures, the skills of nonprofit leaders are
put to the test. SPNM, a joint program with the Social
Enterprise Initiative, provides executives with the
opportunity to examine their missions and develop new
strategies. The program guides nonprofit leaders as they
explore proactive methods for mastering nonprofit
leadership. HBS faculty and colleagues challenge
participants to strengthen their ability to improve the
effectiveness of their organizations. Designed for
executives responsible for organization direction,
mission, policies, and major programs, SPNM is suitable
for leaders of public-serving nonprofits. It is not
targeted at industry/trade associations, management
support organizations, or consulting firms. Faculty has
included Mark Moore
and Herman “Dutch”
Leonard. For more
information visit the program website.
Governing for Nonprofit Excellence: Critical
Issues for Board
Leadership
Nonprofit organizations require strong, innovative
leadership. This program is designed to maximize the
contributions of individual nonprofit board members.
Participants are challenged to examine their role and the
role of their boards in improving organizational
effectiveness. By examining issues of critical concern to
board leaders, the program prepares participants for
strategic planning and organizational transformation. Board
members gain skills needed to forge effective relationships
with CEOs, structure and manage important alliances and
achieve financial sustainability. Designed for nonprofit
board members assuming board leadership roles, the program
meets the needs of leaders from a variety of organizations,
such as those focused on social services, education,
healthcare, arts and culture, community and economic
development, and international development.
Faculty has included Herman “Dutch”
Leonard.
For more information visit the program website.
