What You'll Learn
What is the “best” way to lead others? The answer may surprise you. There is no single style or formula. And it’s not the traits that got you here—intelligence, drive, or technical expertise—that will take you further. The foundation for effective leadership begins with self-awareness: understanding your values, strengths, and behaviors, and intentionally developing the kind of leader only you can be. This program helps people managers deepen their leadership effectiveness by first managing themselves—then applying that insight to how they lead others and drive results.
Through case discussions, readings, and guided self-reflection, you’ll explore the fundamentals of leading teams, motivating others, and navigating organizational culture and dynamics. As you examine your personal leadership style, you’ll learn how to strengthen your influence, refine your management approach, and communicate more effectively. You’ll return to work with greater clarity, confidence, and an action plan for continuing your growth as a leader.
Program Benefits
- Improve your performance by strengthening your management skills
- Manage your team, your manager, and your colleagues more effectively
- Develop a management style that suits your unique personality
- Handle difficult management situations with greater certainty in your decisions
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from the Harvard Division of Continuing Education
Who Should Enroll
This management development program is ideal for new and experienced people managers, in any functional area, who want to become better leaders. Because management requires analyzing complex challenges, participants should expect to grapple with ambiguous situations that do not have simple solutions.
Topics Covered
- Identify the leader you want to be—and evolve yourself to become that leader
- Understanding the motivations of colleagues and competitors
- Build deeper self-awareness to elevate your leadership—understand what drives you and how to grow from it
- Managing yourself and the role of emotions in self-management
- How to more effectively understand, develop, and lead others
- Assess and understand the dynamics of organizational culture
- Leading for long-term results
Considering this program?
October Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
October Schedule
Week 1
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
Week 2
- Managing the Organizational Context
Week 3
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up
Week 4
- Managing Others
- Leading Others
November Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
December Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
January Schedule
Week 1
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
Week 2
- Managing the Organizational Context
Week 3
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up
Week 4
- Managing Others
- Leading Others
March Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
April Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
May Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
June Schedule
Week 1
- Understanding Ourselves and Others
Week 2
- Managing the Organizational Context
Week 3
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up
Week 4
- Managing Others
- Leading Others
July Schedule
Day 1
- Understanding Ourselves & Others
- Managing the Organizational Context
Day 2
- Teams & Teamwork
- Managing Up & Sideways
Instructor
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![Laura Wilcox]()
Laura Wilcox
Laura has been in academia for over three decades at the intersection of business, innovation, and education at MIT, MIT Sloan, and Harvard. She is the Director of Management and Finance Programs at Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education.
Instructor
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![Paul Green, Jr.]()
Paul Green, Jr.
Paul Green, Jr. is an instructor at Harvard Extension School, where he teaches organizational behavior, and an assistant professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. His research focuses on workplace connections and their impact on engagement, motivation, and performance. Green holds a doctorate in business administration from Harvard Business School and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research.
Instructor
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![Margaret Andrews]()
Margaret Andrews
Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor with over thirty years of professional experience. She has held a variety of senior management positions and has taught, spoken, and consulted across the globe. She creates and teaches a variety of courses and professional and executive programs at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.
Instructor
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![Margaret Andrews]()
Margaret Andrews
Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor with over thirty years of professional experience. She has held a variety of senior management positions and has taught, spoken, and consulted across the globe. She creates and teaches a variety of courses and professional and executive programs at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.
Instructor
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![Paul Green, Jr.]()
Paul Green, Jr.
Paul Green, Jr. is an instructor at Harvard Extension School, where he teaches organizational behavior, and an assistant professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. His research focuses on workplace connections and their impact on engagement, motivation, and performance. Green holds a doctorate in business administration from Harvard Business School and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research.
Instructor
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![Margaret Andrews]()
Margaret Andrews
Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor with over thirty years of professional experience. She has held a variety of senior management positions and has taught, spoken, and consulted across the globe. She creates and teaches a variety of courses and professional and executive programs at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.
Instructor
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![Laura Wilcox]()
Laura Wilcox
Laura has been in academia for over three decades at the intersection of business, innovation, and education at MIT, MIT Sloan, and Harvard. She is the Director of Management and Finance Programs at Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education.
Instructor
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![Paul Green, Jr.]()
Paul Green, Jr.
Paul Green, Jr. is an instructor at Harvard Extension School, where he teaches organizational behavior, and an assistant professor of management at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. His research focuses on workplace connections and their impact on engagement, motivation, and performance. Green holds a doctorate in business administration from Harvard Business School and has received multiple awards for his teaching and research.
Instructors
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![Anne Occhipinti]()
Anne Occhipinti
Anne is the assistant dean for professional education at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She conducts many leadership and professional development trainings with a particular emphasis on self-awareness. -
![Louise Weed]()
Louise Keogh Weed
Louise is an instructor in the department of health management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and is affiliate faculty at the Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care. She is also the owner/principal at KW Facilitation.
Instructor
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![Margaret Andrews]()
Margaret Andrews
Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, speaker, and instructor with over thirty years of professional experience. She has held a variety of senior management positions and has taught, spoken, and consulted across the globe. She creates and teaches a variety of courses and professional and executive programs at Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education.
Managing Yourself and Leading Others helped me develop greater self-confidence… I’ve always had a strong work ethic, but now I feel more prepared to anticipate what my boss and my colleagues need.
Program Specialist, National Science Foundation
Certificates of Leadership Excellence
The Certificates of Leadership Excellence (CLE) are designed for leaders with the desire to enhance their business acumen, challenge current thinking, and expand their leadership skills.
This program is one of several CLE qualifying programs. Register today and get started earning your certificate.
