The Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program co-led by Laszlo Bock
Transforming Organizations through HR Leadership
Overview
There are too few transformative chief human resources officers and no clear roadmap for becoming an outstanding HR leader. CHROs must navigate demanding environments, including growing employee voice, increased public airing of an organization’s internal dynamics, data and privacy issues, the challenges of hybrid and remote workforces, and the proliferation of technological tools such as AI.
CHROs need to enter the job equipped with the essential skills to seize an unprecedented opportunity to transform modern work. The Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program co-led by Laszlo Bock prepares future CHROs to navigate these challenges and lead the next evolution of work at a global scale.
This CHRO leadership program equips senior human resources leaders with the knowledge to leverage data, technology, and financial expertise to lead powerful, long-lasting organizational success and change.
More about the Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program co-led by Laszlo Bock
In partnership with Berkeley Exec Ed, Laszlo Bock and esteemed Haas faculty members, Jenny Chatman and Sameer Srivastava, are launching a premier leadership training for aspiring CHRO leaders interested in advancing their careers to the C-suite.
This CHRO course will focus on four areas with the goal of creating a generation of transformative CHROs:
- Grounding in science, analytics, and technology: CHROs need to be able to prove what’s working to determine funding allocation, build credibility with peers and employees, understand emerging technology, and move from best practices to data-driven solutions.
- Elite consulting skills: CHROs must leverage a comprehensive consulting toolkit to command a seat at the top executive team’s table, tackle large problems, support their teams in navigating solutions, and harness sociopolitical change management skills to guarantee changes are accepted and persistent.
- HR expertise on selected topics: Transformative CHROs require specialized knowledge, including training in a handful of evergreen HR-specific topics and periodic, acutely critical topics.
- Mentorship from sitting CHROs. The CHRO community is unique in supporting exceptional openness across companies. This support needs to spread to the layer below the CHRO and requires a structure to connect and find sponsorship across organizations in support of their development.
Through a hands-on learning experience and a collaborative community of peers, aspiring CHRO leaders will experience transformative change to take on and reshape the future of work.
Who's it for
- Senior HR Leaders who aspire to become Chief Human Resource Officers, including SVP, VP, and Director of Human Resources and similar roles
- Aspiring CHROs across industries in the US and globally
Format & Structure
Program Dates
This program includes a combination of in-person and online modules held over six months.
Blended
- Two three-day in-person sessions at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
- Four months of online content in between the on-campus sessions, including live lectures
- World-renowned experts, including Laszlo Bock, and esteemed Berkeley Haas faculty
- Pre-program personal assessments to assess and develop you, your team, and your culture: The “Organizational Culture Profile,” “Leadership Style Questionnaire,” and “Social Capital Questionnaire” (assessments due 2 weeks before the start of the program)
- Participants will work in teams to address a real-time business challenge or opportunity within their organizations
- Access to exclusive networking opportunities
- Participation in the program alumni community
- The Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program co-led by Laszlo Bock Certificate of Completion
Application Deadline: April 9, 2025
Seating is limited and capacity may be reached prior to the application close date.
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Dates & Costs
Blended
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The complimentary guide includes the sample schedule, program curriculum, learning objectives, and more.
Employer Reimbursement
Gain tips on how to approach your manager about professional development and tuition reimbursement.
How do I apply to the Berkeley Transformative CHRO Leadership Program co-led by Laszlo Bock?
Applying to the program is simple:
- Click on the "apply" button on the program page
- Complete the online application form. You'll need the following
- A professional bio
- A link to your LinkedIn profile
- Information about your organizational structure
- Our program services team will follow-up with you after reviewing your application
How much time can I expect to spend on coursework each day?
We know that time away from the office is precious, so we work hard to make our program experiences as productive and valuable as possible. Our programs span full business days starting between 8:30-9:00 a.m. and running through 5 p.m. with lunch served in the classroom and short breaks throughout the day.
Approximately 1-2 hours of evening activities and preparation for the next day are required for some programs. Please download the program guide for more detail.
Do your programs provide credits towards a degree, grades, transcripts, or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)?
Our programs are non-degree programs and do not hold any credit unit equivalency, letter grades, pass/fail designation, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or transcripts. Rather, we provide a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the program.
To qualify for a certificate of completion, a participant must meet the minimum requirements as noted for each program and maintaining at least 80% attendance/engagement.
Can I enroll in a program if I live outside of the U.S.?
Yes. Enrollment is available to global leaders, but visa requirements may apply. Proficiency in written and spoken English at a level that allows full engagement and participation in a program is recommended.
For most international participants, a B1/B2 visa—for participation in scientific, educational, professional, or business conventions, conferences, or seminars—is required for entry into the United States to attend a program with us.
Requesting and receiving a visa takes time and we recommend beginning the process three or four months in advance of the start date of a program.
You can ask your Program Manager to prepare an invitation letter to help with your visa application. It is important to emphasize that the visit is for business purposes.
The Visa Waiver Program is available to citizens or nationals from select countries. Check the Department of State website to determine your eligibility and learn about the waiver process.
The list of countries sanctioned by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Asset Control currently includes: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and the Ukraine-Crimea Region, plus the addition of Russia for Berkeley Executive Education at this time.
Program Advisory Board
We have assembled a remarkable Advisory Board from over a dozen industries and multiple countries to help inform the cutting-edge curriculum for developing transformative CHROs.
Faculty
Laszlo Bock
Advisor, General Catalyst | Co-founder, Humu & Gretel.ai | Former CHRO of Alphabet & Google | Board Member, Stanford University Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
Jennifer Chatman
Interim Dean | Paul J. Cortese Distinguished Professor of Management | Co-Director of Berkeley Center for Workplace Culture and Innovation, Haas School of Business
Sameer Srivastava
Ewald T. Grether Professor of Business Administration and Public Policy | Co-Director, Computational Culture Lab | Co-Director, Berkeley Center for Workplace Culture and Innovation, Haas School of Business
Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Signal your professional achievement to your network and get recognized for your completion! Upon successful completion of the program, UC Berkeley Executive Education grants a verified digital certificate of completion to participants that you are encouraged to add to your profiles.
Note: This program results in a digital certificate of completion and is not eligible for degree credit/CEUs. After successful completion of the program, your verified digital certificate will be emailed to you directly. All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of UC Berkeley Executive Education.
Certificate of Business Excellence
Participants in the Certificate of Business Excellence (COBE) program will earn a mark of distinction from a world-class university, gain access to a powerful global network, and enjoy the flexibility of completing the program in up to three years. A UC Berkeley Certificate of Business Excellence allows individuals to create a personal learning journey structured by our four academic pillars to gain management essentials in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Finance to drive both personal and organizational development.
