Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education

06/23/2026

Join us on June 30 at 11 a.m. EST for a free, live webinar hosted by HKS Executive Education: Collaborating for Public Value with faculty chairs Matt Andrews and Jack Donahue.

Professors Andrews and Donahue will give a preview into the curriculum and content of their new executive education program and answer your questions in real time. Attendees of the webinar are eligible for a discount on the cost of the program.

Register for this free event and learn more here! https://bit.ly/4epyqsv

06/22/2026

We're excited to announce a new program from HKS Executive Education: Collaborating for Public Value, co-chaired by Jack Donahue and Matt Andrews.

This online program empowers leaders to navigate the full lifecycle of collaboration between the public and private sectors—from deciding when working together beats acting alone, to crafting effective structures, to overcoming the complications of government–business and government–civil society relationships.

Participants will build the skills to lead and adapt collaborative initiatives while navigating the challenges and risks that come with them.

Program Dates: October 13–November 12, 2026

Learn more at https://bit.ly/4vCIUuV.

06/21/2026

Harvard Kennedy School brings together scholars, ambassadors and international leaders to explore the future of NATO and European security.

Derek Hand, dean of faculty at Dublin City University, said in his opening remarks, “We live in interesting times. I think it is important for us to come together to discuss these issues and concerns. Universities are the place where this kind of activity can take place.”

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06/19/2026

Nonprofit leaders are being asked to do more with limited time, funding, and resources.

Led by James Honan, Nonprofit Management and Leadership: Strategies for Organizational Success explores practical strategies and current research to help leaders strengthen their organizations and lead more effectively.

Through faculty-led sessions and peer learning with a global cohort, participants will gain actionable insights they can apply directly to their work.

Live Online | Aug. 26 – Oct. 16, 2026
Apply by July 27, 2026.

Visit https://bit.ly/4vWqBjV to learn more.

06/18/2026

🎉 50th Anniversary Alumni Highlight

Miro Yaghi of Québec, Canada, attended Global Leadership: The Promise and Perils of Technology in Pursuing the Common Good in 2024.

Reflecting on his experience, he shared:
"I am genuinely proud to be part of this alumni community. My experience at Harvard Kennedy School meaningfully shaped how I think about leadership, public-private alignment, and the responsibility of business in addressing systemic challenges."

We're proud to have been empowering leaders like Miro for 50 years.

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06/17/2026

Samantha Power and leading development scholars consider what’s next for global aid, challenges, and progress.

“People don’t talk about USAID very much anymore. That’s a gift, actually, to the people with the wrecking balls.” — Samantha Power

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06/17/2026

Beginning her career as an interpreter while living as a war refugee, Donika Berisha Rizaj went on to become a prime-time news anchor at one of Kosovo’s largest television stations while simultaneously managing education projects at the British Council Kosovo Office.

Driven by curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning, she brought her unique blend of communications, media, and international development experience to HKS Executive Education, where she earned her Executive Certificate in Public Policy.

Today, Donika is applying lessons from her three HKS programs to develop training opportunities for colleagues in her organization, helping others strengthen their skills and advance their growth. https://bit.ly/4xywup4

06/16/2026

Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan connects gas prices, the war with Iran, and national security.

06/15/2026

Some of the most impactful moments in Executive Education happen between sessions.

What’s one conversation from your exec ed program that has stayed with you?

06/12/2026

Why do some leaders inspire action while others struggle to connect?

In Public Narrative: Leadership, Storytelling, and Action, Professor Marshall Ganz explores how stories can help leaders communicate who they are and why their work matters.

The program helps participants to strengthen their own public narrative through live online sessions and coaching.

In this clip, Ganz discusses the role storytelling plays in leadership. https://bit.ly/4eiIRwv

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QlO6np

In this video, Professor Marshall Ganz discusses his new online pro...