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.

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.

Resources

The MBA Experience

MBA students benefit directly from the work of the Leadership Initiative across their two years at HBS.

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Executive Education

We offer many programs that strengthen the leadership capacity of individuals and their organizations.

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The 20th Century

Test Your Leadership Skills

Results Orientation Rate yourself from 1 (low) to 5 (high)

I set and pursue aggressive goals

I achieve consistent business results

I demonstrate a strong commitment to organizational success

I make timely, tough decisions

Get Results

Your score indicates you are a results-oriented individual. As a beginner, we recommend the following selection to assist you develop a result based leadership style:

Your score indicates that you are a results-based leader. To leverage your leadership style to promote organizational success, we suggest the following selections:

Your score indicates that you are a results-oriented leader. To ensure consistent business results, we recommend the following readings:

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