25th Harvard Club of Australia Program for Leaders

presented by

Harvard Business School Professors

Ryan Buell and Joshua Margolis

4th - 9th August 2024  -  RACV Healesville

More Info to Come

 

                                


SETTING THE STANDARD IN EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

For 24 years, the Harvard Club Australia has been running a Program for Leaders, a five-day residential executive education program for senior management, presented by Harvard Business School Professors using the famous Harvard Business School case study method.  

Step back from your day-to-day responsibilities and reassess your situation with world-class faculty in a diverse network of accomplished executive peers. Immerse yourself in this proven learning experience, and develop a broader perspective on the challenges facing your organization and your leadership capabilities.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The program is designed to suit a range of executive positions, including:

  • Company Directors

  • Director Generals

  • CEOs

  • Executive Managers

  • General Managers

  • Senior Managers


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Key Benefits:

In this course for senior executives, board members and seasoned investors, harvard Business School Professors, Ryan Buell and Joshua Margolis focus on the  key challenges of leading and evaluating companies today. Through a mix of case study discussions, interactive lectures and hands-on exercises, course participants learn to become more effective stewards of their companies.


 

 TAUGHT BY PROFESSORS RYAN BUELL AND JOSHUA MARGOLIS

Ryan W. Buell  

Ryan W. Buell is a Professor of Business Administration in the Technology and Operations Management Unit at Harvard Business School. He teaches Managing Service Operations in the MBA elective curriculum, is a section chair in the MBA required curriculum, and teaches in numerous focused and custom Executive Education programs at the School. He is the faculty chair of the Transforming Customer Experiences Executive Education program, and has also taught the Technology and Operations Management course in the MBA required curriculum. Professor Buell was the recipient of the Charles M. Williams Award for outstanding teaching in 2016. Professor Buell’s research investigates the interactions between service businesses and their customers, and how operational choices affect customer behaviors and firm performance. ihir Desai, of the popular TED Audio podcast, After Hours. Among his happiest times are when he is cooking and eating (not necessarily in this order.)


Joshua Margolis

Joshua Margolis is James Dinan and Elizabeth Miller Professor of Business Administration and the Unit Head for the Organizational Behavior unit. He is also Faculty Chair of the Program for Leadership Development. His research and teaching revolve around leadership and ethics. He has taught courses on Leadership and Organizational Behavior, Leadership and Corporate Accountability, Authentic Leadership Development, and Field Immersion Experiences for Leadership Development (FIELD). Professor Margolis’ research focuses on leading in complex situations involving tradeoffs. In particular, he focuses on the distinctive ethical challenges that arise in organizations and how managers can navigate these challenges with practical effectiveness and moral integrity, especially in perform-or-else settings.

 


WHAT YOU GET 

Our fully residential program includes:

  • An action-packed program of case study discussions and lectures with leadership experts and senior executive guest speakers
  • Program instruction materials – all available prior to the course

  • Networking opportunities with other attendees

  • All meals

  • Five nights’ accommodation and use of leisure facilities

  • Complimentary on-site parking


Fee $TBC
Discounts
  • available for EarlyBird bookings prior to 31 March
  • teams of 4+ people
Payment Payment required in full prior to secure a place.

 

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES ARE SAYING

“Fabulous program, content, and methodology. Speakers and presenters were amazing and I learnt a lot and grew as an individual.”

— Andrew Milligan, Head of Finance Retail, The GPT Group


“What a privilege to attend! Professors are outstanding – not just in the content they bring but in the expertise to translate that content into learning. Truly inspiring-thank you deeply.” 

— Dean Salter, Chief Operating Officer, Jetstar


“Thank you for a fantastic week! The unique pairing of organisational behaviour and disruption from the Professors was inspired and so so relevant. I also really appreciate the efforts and the care of the program management team. Thank you all for a career defining experience.” 

— Ainsley Barahona Santos, General Manager, HR Partnering, iCare


YOU'RE IN GOOD COMPANY

Our program has been recognised as the leading one of its kind in Australia. Over the years we’re thrilled to have seen representation from some of Australia’s most respected companies and organisations, including:




 
 

DON'T MISS OUT


A unique opportunity today, could see you achieve the next level of executive success tomorrow.

For more information on our Program for Leaders, please email and a program manager will send you a brochure and call you back.

Program Director : Melinda Muth