He is currently developing a strategic framework for nonprofit organizations. In its depth, variety, and staying power, the Harvard Business School Executive Education experience is unlike any other in the world. What sets HBS apart are the myriad dimensions of learning offered, especially its case study method. Participants analyze case studies individually, in group discussions, and through team projects. Putting themselves in the positions of the managers involved, they must analyze facts, define problems, compare alternatives, formulate solutions, commit to an action plan, and sell colleagues on the merits of their respective positions.
Interactive discussion is an integral part of the case study experience.
This learning by analogy forces participants to challenge conventional thinking and identify the issues and lessons directly relevant to their own work situations-enhancing the takeaway value for the sponsoring organizations. One of the most powerful forms of learning is peer-group interaction. This constant interchange produces a rich pool of knowledge and allows participants to share their professional experiences, challenge and motivate one another, and provoke new ways of thinking. All Executive Education programs are designed with the philosophy that the participants' time in the classroom is simply the launching point of their educational experience. Learning in a Dynamic, Interactive Environment Living in an Environment that Stimulates Ideas Harvard Business School understands that leaders learn best from one another-in an atmosphere that stimulates teamwork and collaboration.