"Over the past 5 years, we have sent many of our new leaders to this program. One of its main advantages over other similar programs is the fact that it is designed for recently promoted engineers and technologists...This program covers all basic skills a new manager will need to be successful. It is a great start for any new leader."
"Communications Excellence was a great way to find both my voice and the intent behind my voice."
"After taking Financial Data Analysis for Leaders, I immediately started doing corporate financial analysis for an investment bank. The knowledge I gained in the program was something I was able to apply right away. Being an experiential learner, I like to learn something in a short period of time and then apply it immediately. My goal was always to take very key practical things I learned in the different programs and implement the information immediately at work."
Working with UC Berkeley Executive Education has resulted in noticeable improvements in cross-functional communication. The tools they have supplied us with have allowed for individuals and teams to tackle complex challenges with swift and reliable outcomes. Teams are engaged, motivated and energized. I would recommend UC Berkeley Executive Education to any individual or company that is striving to improve, you will not be disappointed in the outcome. Read more.
"The program exceeded my expectations. It built on my pre-existing knowledge and gave me a detailed understanding of how VC funds are structured, how investment decisions are made, and ultimately how deals are structured. The delegates' wide mix of backgrounds ensured rich discussions, both in the formal case study work and the more social interactions."
"If you want to be challenged by colleagues from the industry and dare to bring yourself to the next level of knowledge and skills, I found Berkeley the place to be! The amount of strategic and practical new insights was mind-boggling. The data-driven approach to product in combination with the qualitative techniques has helped me a lot in bringing my applicable knowledge to the next level"
"Yes, it did, I am very proud that I attended such a successful program at UC Berkeley Executive Education. And I am excited at the thought of what I can achieve at my work after attending this excellent program.
It was a gratifying honor to attend with Dr. Mark Rittenberg, Doy Charnsupharindr, Susan Houlihan and Ariela Morgenstern who contributed to the success of the program. This is an excellent program to help you through your journey to becoming a true leader."
"If your goal is to truly become an authentic leader this course is mandatory. I was well aware of the program goals -- to "establish your voice, presence, and abilities as a communicator" but I underestimated the power of internalizing the how."
"The highlight was my newfound appreciation for the power of authenticity in leadership, and the framework with which to uncover the aspects of my values, strengths, and vulnerabilities that can be called into service."