HKS Executive Education

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education provides leaders in government, corporate & nonprofit sectors with the training & tools they need to succeed.

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50th Anniversary Alum Highlight: Vahe Karapetyan attended Senior Executives in National & International Security in 2025. "My experience at HKS provided a unique blend of global perspective, strategic insight, & meaningful connections with outstanding leaders." #50YearsofHKSEE

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Disagreement is everywhere. Leading through it is a skill.

The spring HKS Magazine highlights how our community is putting that skill into practice—bridging divides, navigating high-stakes decisions, & modeling productive debate in moments that matter. https://t.co/69noJZfnYM

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Harvard Kennedy School Professor Ben Schneer discusses recent redistricting in Texas, California, Virginia, and Florida, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v. Callais. https://t.co/BanPZ7aw6l

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Join the Policy Spotlight: Insights from Faculty webinar on June 2 at 12 PM with Jeremy Weinstein and Sharad Goel. They'll explore how new technologies are reshaping society and government, as well as the opportunities and challenges already emerging. https://t.co/YqYbt9a6wc

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As Tim O’Brien explains, leadership is about mobilizing people when there is no easy answer. In Leadership for the 21st Century, participants tackle real-world challenges with peers from around the world.
📆 Sept 13–18, 2026
Apply by July 20
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HKS Executive Education had a great time at the ATD Conference this week. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and connected with us. We look forward to staying in touch!

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50th Anniversary Alum Highlight: Bob Sommerfeld attended Crisis Leadership in Higher Education.
"HKS provided the opportunity to connect with senior leaders to discuss current issues we face. The faculty-led discussions and information provided were outstanding." #50YearsofHKSEE

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Come see us at the #ATD26 Conference in LA!

HKS Executive Education will be exhibiting at the 2026 @atd International Conference & EXPO at the Los Angeles Convention Center, May 17-20.

If you’ll be there, stop by our booth to say hello.

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“We don’t need more performers in Washington. If you want to do something, come on in.”

In a conversation at HKS with Jill Lepore, Mitt Romney discusses the state of political parties in America and possible pathways for another 250 years of democracy. https://t.co/jg6Z4LeWOd

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People attend HKS for more than a certificate. They want impact on their work—and the data shows it pays off. Our survey found 78% of participants increased their salary by more than 10% after our programs.

See how a program can shape your career. https://t.co/imcdHQCeAM

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Join Nathalie Laidler-Kylander, chair of the HKS Access executive program Leading People, Building Teams, for a webinar on how to successfully transition into a new manager role and help your team and organization thrive in the process.

Register ➡️ https://t.co/9PIxW7E8Ge

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In Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology, Faculty Chair Jim Waldo provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and mitigating the risks of cyber threats.

On-campus: July 26–31, 2026
Apply by June 1.

🔗 https://t.co/puo7Br0Oix

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“There’s an overall sense of moral urgency in our leaders.”

In Leadership & Character in Uncertain Times, Christopher Robichaud explores how leaders can strengthen ethical decision-making & navigate complexity with integrity.

📆 July 7 – Aug. 7, 2026
🔗 https://t.co/CpAZRgmJB9

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From young mayor in Brazil to HKS Executive Education alum, David Benevides is focused on expanding healthcare, improving education, and investing in infrastructure to promote social inclusion and sustainable growth. https://t.co/eeohrzZdFv

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Transitioning to a manager role requires a major shift.

Nathalie Laidler-Kylander shares a framework from Leading People, Building Teams to help new managers succeed, focusing on personal leadership, talent management, and building effective teams. https://t.co/ZCPufDKDP5

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A new series from the Harvard IOP, "The Consent of the Governed: America at 250 and Beyond," explores the past, present, and future of the American experiment.

The first conversion of the series covered unity, disunion, and the future of democracy. https://t.co/OXgOpUYwPy

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A look inside recent moments at @HKSExecEd.

From classroom dialogue to new global connections, participants continue to bring real-world perspective, curiosity, and leadership into every session.
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Credit to Bulat Latypov, Komal Dhoot, Marjeta Lloshi, & Oded Hadomi.

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At a John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, the former Boston mayor and U.S. labor secretary, Marty Walsh, discussed his union roots, the importance of workforce training, and why local leadership makes a difference. https://t.co/rQGjMzHaVI

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David Axelrod joins Professor Nancy Gibbs in conversation on American politics, the Democratic party, and what’s ahead for the United States. https://t.co/UYkGWAT5v5

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Implementation is where many policy efforts stall.

In our Implementing Public Policy program, Faculty Chair Matt Andrews shows how leadership, iterative problem-solving, and cross-sector collaboration help leaders translate policy into action. https://t.co/LXlZ55vS5R