Dr. Mary Held was recently accepted into the Harvard Management Development Program for June 2023.

The Management Development Program (MDP) held on Harvard’s Cambridge, Massachusetts campus helps higher education managers acquire the knowledge and insight needed to think more strategically, balance competing demands, and engage in more forward-thinking leadership.

“I am thrilled to be able to attend this program to deepen my working knowledge of leadership effectiveness and continue to grow my leadership skills,” Held said. “Knowing I can apply and share what I learn with my colleagues at CSW makes this opportunity even richer.”

Higher education managers face a wide array of leadership and managerial challenges — from planning and implementing strategic action to allocating financial resources and enacting the vision of senior leadership. To succeed, administrators need skills that enable them to work throughout the institutional hierarchy while staying true to their own personal and professional identities.

Designed for early-career leaders, MDP provides participants with the critical skills and mindsets needed to navigate complex institutional environments. Topics will include leadership effectiveness, negotiation tactics, fiscal decision-making, equity and inclusivity, ethics, and strategic planning. 

A combination of case studies, small group discussions interactive presentations, and immersive experiences will help the program attendees learn how to incorporate broader strategic considerations into their management decisions.

Click here to read more about this prestigious program:
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/professional-education/program/management-development-program