HKS Executive Education

“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 🔗 bit.ly/4tiaj44

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. bit.ly/3QIZbyt

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. bit.ly/4t5fi86

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. bit.ly/4csNa8S

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. — Credit to Bulat Latypov, Komal Dhoot, Marjeta Lloshi, & Oded Hadomi.

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. bit.ly/4sadM3g

David Axelrod joins Professor Nancy Gibbs in conversation on American politics, the Democratic party, and what’s ahead for the United States. bit.ly/3PE4FKr

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. bit.ly/4boJqF8

The energy transition opens new doors and new risks. Leading Green Growth with Ricardo Hausmann & Daniel Schrag gives you tools to navigate decarbonization and emerging green technologies. Dates: May 17-22, 2026 Location: HKS Campus Last chance to apply! bit.ly/4uOhDW0

Spring celebrates growth, and so does leadership. Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education programs help experienced leaders step back, think deeply, and tackle complex public challenges with sharper judgment, integrity, and impact.

Major events bring opportunity and risk. Our new Major Events program helps leaders manage infrastructure, security, & stakeholder coordination for large events. Led by @juliettekayyem, homeland security & crisis management expert. Apps close tomorrow. bit.ly/47PS2SH

50th Anniversary Highlight: Jane Oh, Senior Executive Fellows 2009. “I was challenged to the limit of my ability. Since, I’ve kept growing, while contributing to the world’s thirst for knowledge, and recently received the NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Meda." #50YearsofHKSEE

A panel hosted by the Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics and Carr-Ryan Center for Human Rights shed light on the human rights tragedy unfolding before our eyes. bit.ly/4lvZGr9

Join Professor Jake Sullivan & special guest Kurt Campbell for the inaugural session of Policy Spotlight: Insights from Faculty, a webinar series connecting you with leaders tackling our world’s most pressing challenges. 📅 March 4 at 10 AM EST. Register: bit.ly/4cgG2ge

Our mission is to improve public policy and leadership so societies can thrive. That mission belongs to a community of practitioners, learners, and scholars. Imagine what we can do together.

In an unflinching conversation on immigration and enforcement, homeland security experts @juliettekayyem and Jeh Johnson discuss ICE. bit.ly/3MGDTQu

In a recent journal essay, Harvard Kennedy School Professor @EricaChenoweth and research fellow Matthew Cebul reviewed patterns in Gen-Z-led protest alongside trends in youth protest over time. bit.ly/45AseZR

Understanding the protests in Iran & why this moment feels different from past uprisings requires attention to domestic dynamics & broader strategic context. Middle East scholars explain the Iranian crisis & the United States’ role in @HarvardIOP webinar. bit.ly/4anhDTR

Doug Elmendorf, former director of the U.S. Congressional Budget Office, discusses the implications of a pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve. bit.ly/4bLwp8V

Planning your 2026 leadership journey starts here. Explore the 2026 Executive Education Program Guide, with executive programs, new HKS Access offerings, and pathways for leaders at every stage. bit.ly/4jMuIKu