"This is an intense and inspiring week and a well-structured program that covers the long journey from idea generation to market success, embedding the many facets of innovation and entrepreneurship into a bigger picture. It provides insights into both worlds: the small startup and the large organization. A world-class faculty, supported from excellent guest speakers from the Silicon Valley scene and beyond. This course will definitely support and improve my future work."
"This program is an opportunity to share and learn from experience of senior managers from all around the globe. The program combines experienced tutors and practitioners from the Silicon Valley providing a unique mix that boosts your creativity and thinking about the implementation of the knowledge you have just learned."
"I had a wonderful, enriching experience at the Boot Camp for Experienced Managers. The training was a nice blend of theory and practical examples. It was very rewarding to connect with like-minded folks and discuss my organizational issues, and to listen to their ideas. I have already highly recommended this training to my colleagues."
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"I walked into this experience expecting a three-day leadership workshop. What I walked away with was a powerful and inspirational leadership experience. I was inspired by the stories and experiences of the fellow students, the application to real world challenges and the wisdom and feedback from the faculty. I simply have not experienced this degree of “the human element” applied to leadership communication and coaching."
"I highly recommend the HIL program at UC Berkeley since it exceeded my expectations on all the frameworks that I could do to enhance my leadership skills not only with my team, but also at a personal level. It’s a mind-blowing training with practical focus and focus on what really matters: people."
"Do it! Well worth the time and energy to commit to your personal growth, leadership and others."
" I have learned in these 3 days what no one formally told me before thrusting me into a management position. I am an engineer, and to go from there to be a leader of a team is a difficult transition. This program gave me answers to questions that I did not know to ask, gave me tools that did not know I would need, and polish my credentials as a manager. I had come in with a goal to be a better manager, I leave with hope that I can be more - a leader (and also a better person). I sincerely thank everyone in this course - faculty, staff, the institute, and my fellow students who shared this journey with me."
"The program exceeded all expectations by the high level of interaction,integrity and exercises that caused synthesis and application! I cannot wait to stay in touch with several of the colleagues I met!"
"The teaching skills of the coaches were very impressive. They were able to make us learn without the effort of memorizing. It was done through modelizing the concepts and making us practice multiple times and at different (unexpected!) moments. The theory component was also very clever and useful. Throughout the whole experience, ever single professor and colleague made me feel important, supported and heard through my journey."
"As a Haas MBA graduate, I found this class to be a perfect dose of learning and reflection to reignite my spirit of student always and provide me a stronger foundation for me future as an executive."
"You will get actionable and personal insights to make you a better leader, team member, in many different situations. Very translatable and practical!"
"What an impactful program! Thoroughly enjoyed the interactive breakout sessions and group work over the course of the 3 days. If you’re looking to learn more about how to effectively communicate as a leader, you need to take this course!"
"This program is extraordinary in both theory and practice. The teachers and speakers have been unbelievably inspiring. I highly recommend this wonderful program."
"This course exceeded my expectations. Instructors Jerry Engel and Sean Foote effectively linked academic concepts to real-world applications, making the content both engaging and practical. The guest speakers, with their diverse backgrounds in venture capital, provided invaluable insights. The course structure encouraged reflection and sparked meaningful discussions, helping me acquire new skills I can apply immediately. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of venture capital."
"I would recommend this course to any Product Manager who hasn't completed a formal PM course. I found the content valuable and a valuable investment in my professional growth. The skills and knowledge gained from this course will enable me to contribute more effectively to our product development efforts and drive greater success for our products and the organization as a whole."