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EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSES
TAUGHT BY HAUSER FACULTY

New Online Executive Education Programs

These online programs are designed to reach an audience of nonprofit and NGO managers from around the world, who, given the costs and distances, are not able to attend residential Executive Education programs offered by Harvard Kennedy School.

Nonprofit Financial Stewardship: Concepts and Techniques for Strategic Financial Management
September 2 – October 24, 2008
An online program designed to help nonprofit and non-governmental organization managers improve their financial literacy. This program is designed to help managers in nonprofit organizations understand the tools, techniques, and concepts of good financial management. Faculty on this program includes Jim Honan and Ann Thornburg. For more information, please visit http://www.harvardEE.org/nfs.

Nonprofit Governance: Mobilizing Your Board
October 27 – December 19, 2008
An online program designed to help executives of nonprofit and non-governmental organizations engage their boards in more consequential and meaningful work that produces greater value for their organizations. The program is designed specifically for executives in nonprofit and non-governmental organizations who want to tap into the full array of talent and energy within their boards. Faculty on this program includes Bill Ryan. For more information, please visit http://www.hks.harvard.edu/ee/myb.

Strategic Frameworks for Nonprofit/Nongovernmental Organizations
February 9 - April 24, 2009
This is a 10-week distance learning program for leaders of nonprofits and NGOs in the developing world. The program consists of five (5) two-week modules on topics including strategy frameworks, mission statements, portfolio management, marketing, and strategic positioning. Participants will apply concepts developed at the Kennedy School to challenges facing their individual organizations using electronic workbooks and moderated discussion boards where they will share their experiences and gain insights from other leaders around the globe. Each two-week module will culminate in a live discussion with faculty chair Christine Letts. For more information visit http://ksgexecprogram.harvard.edu/program/sfno/overview.aspx

Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations
March 15 - March 21, 2009
This program is designed and taught by Harvard faculty and researchers and offered at the Athens Information Technology institute (AIT) in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with the Kokkalis Foundation and the Middle East Initiative at Harvard. The program is designed to give NGO leaders from Southeastern and Eastern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East the tools, perspectives, and frameworks needed to strengthen their organizations, engage constituent communities, and cultivate long-term partnerships and commitments. The program will be chaired by Christine Letts and faculty include Dave Brown and Bill Ryan. For more information visit http://ksgexecprogram.harvard.edu/program/NGO/overview.aspx

Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Developed jointly by Harvard Business School’s Social Enterprise Initiative and Harvard University’s Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations.
May 26 - May 29, 2009
This program is designed to show nonprofit leaders how to use performance measurement to enhance the effectiveness of their organization. The program covers a range of approaches that address the specific performance challenges facing executives in the nonprofit world. The program is designed for senior executives and other leaders of nonprofit organizations around the world who are committed to implementing effective performance measurement and management in their organizations. The faculty chairs are Christine Letts and Allen Grossman, and faculty include Dutch Leonard. For more information visit http://ksgexecprogram.harvard.edu/program/PMNO/overview.aspx

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Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Education

The following programs are collaborations between the Kennedy School of Government Executive Education program and affiliates of the Hauser Center:

*The information below is based on the program offered in 2007, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for future courses.

Community Problem-Solving:  Skills for Civic Leadership
This program, held March 3-6, 2008, teaches teams of community leaders the skills they need to effect deep change.  The program is designed by Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and the Community Problem-Solving Project at MIT’s Department of Urban Studies and Planning.  Community Problem-Solving is for key decision makers from community-based organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, elected offices, and businesses – including board members, CEOs, outreach and advocacy directors, and corporate social responsibility liaisons.  Participants will learn both practical skills and theoretical frameworks that will strengthen their ability to exercise effective civic leadership together.  Faculty include Xavier de Souza Briggs, Marty Linsky, and Linda Kaboolian.  For more information visit the program website.

Strategic Management for Leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations
This program, held March 25-29, 2008, is designed and taught by Harvard faculty and researchers and offered at the Athens Information Technology institute (AIT) in Athens, Greece, in collaboration with the Kokkalis Foundation and the Middle East Initiative at Harvard.  The program is designed to give NGO leaders from Southeastern and Eastern Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East the tools, perspectives, and frameworks needed to strengthen their organizations, engage constituent communities, and cultivate long-term partnerships and commitments. The program will be chaired by Christine Letts and faculty include Dave Brown and Bill Ryan.  For more information visit the program website.

Strategic Frameworks for Nonprofit/Nongovernmental Organizations
This is a 10-week distance learning program from March 10-May 16, 2008, for leaders of nonprofits and NGOs in the developing world.  The program consists of five (5) two-week modules on topics including strategy frameworks, mission statements, portfolio management, marketing, and strategic positioning.  Participants will apply concepts developed at the Kennedy School to challenges facing their individual organizations using electronic workbooks and moderated discussion boards where they will share their experiences and gain insights from other leaders around the globe.  Each two-week module will culminate in a live discussion with faculty chair Christine Letts.  For more information visit the program website.

Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations
Developed jointly by Harvard Business School’s Social Enterprise Initiative and Harvard University’s Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations. This program, held June 16-19, 2008, is designed to show nonprofit leaders how to use performance measurement to enhance the effectiveness of their organization.  The program covers a range of approaches that address the specific performance challenges facing executives in the nonprofit world.  The program is designed for senior executives and other leaders of nonprofit organizations around the world who are committed to implementing effective performance measurement and management in their organizations. The faculty chairs are Christine Letts and Allen Grossman, and faculty includes James Honan and Herman “Dutch” Leonard.  For more information visit the program website.

Governance as Leadership:  Reframing the Work of Nonprofit Boards
This program is offered from June 19-20, 2008, in conjunction with the Performance Measurement for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations program.  Senior executives who are seeking innovative ways to tap into the full array of talent and energy within their boards will find this new governance approach illuminating and practical.  Faculty include Bill Ryan.  For more information visit the program website.

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Harvard Business School Executive Education

The following programs are collaborations between the Harvard Business School Executive Education program and affiliates of the Hauser Center:

*The information below is based on the program offered in 2007, and does not reflect potential changes to faculty and course content for future courses.

Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management
In 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.
Program dates: July 13-19, 2008. 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.
Program dates: December 7-10, 2008. Faculty has included Herman “Dutch” Leonard.
For more information visit the program website.