Leaders have always faced the job of inspiring others while making important decisions with incomplete information. Today's leaders are confronted with challenges and opportunities that have never been more dynamic or complex. Helping individuals effectively understand and manage these forces is a key responsibility of HBS and the Leadership Initiative.
We undertake cutting-edge research and course development projects about leadership and leadership development, both within Harvard Business School and through collaborations with other organizations.
We foster a global conversation that addresses the challenges of leadership in context—across time and location.
We encourage interdisciplinary exchange in order to bridge the gap between scholarship and practice.
MBA students benefit directly from the work of the Leadership Initiative across their two years at HBS.
We offer many programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of individuals and their organizations.
The 20th Century
Interview
Blogging About Business-Interview with Tony Mayo, Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration and Director, Leadership Initiative.
New Book
Dean Nitin Nohria and Professors Scott Snook and Rakesh Khurana have recently edited,
The Handbook for Teaching Leadership.
The book is available through Sage Publications.
