"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 would recommend this program to leaders who are looking to improve their communication, expression, coaching and feedback skills with techniques that are rich, smart, and out of the box. The frameworks are straightforward, easy to implement and a great addition to any company."
"This program stripped down the walls I surround myself with and gave me a platform to be my true, authentic self. I was able to feel supported, encouraged, but also tested to be a better version of myself. The small groups every afternoon gave you an extremely personalized coaching and plenty of time to get great feedback."
"Thought-provoking, challenging, and so so rewarding!"
"The program had a direct impact on my behavior and person - beyond leadership. I truly understand (and apply) the power of authenticity now. Thank you for this immersive experience!"
"The program exceeded my expectations. From the very first day, the energy and enthusiasm in the room — from both the coaches and participants — was truly inspiring. It struck a perfect balance between learning powerful new communication concepts and applying them through hands-on practice. Bravo on an outstanding experience!"
"Don’t be afraid to put yourself in the stretch zone! You are here because you want to be a better version of yourself! Speak up, be vulnerable to your team so the teachers and classmates can help you improve!"
"Would definitely recommend anyone who wants to make an impact in other people's lives to attend this. You will be inspired."
"Toby alone is a reason to recommend the program, he is a world class instructor and stunning thought leader. The course itself both stretched my imagination and challenged my thinking while proving practical insights I can use to help guide my company forward into unchartered territories. I can’t say enough about the program and the value I earned over the last three days!"
"It was very informative, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Toby and the other professors were great practitioners as well as expert researchers, which gave them extra credibility and insight. Being in the Bay area gave me the sense of being right in the thick of it."
"I found the program very valuable. There were definitely tangible learnings that I can take back and put into practice in my workplace. I was also very impressed with how well organized and executed the program was, the number of coaches involved, and their energy, personality, and professionalism. They each brought something different and valuable to the experience."
"Take it from someone who has both taken and researched similar courses from other learning providers, including universities as well-known as Berkeley, the UCB Exec Ed programs cannot be beat - quality, price, insights - they’re simply the best!"
"The program gave me the opportunity to assess a huge number of personal situations and leave with confidence, what I will do differently or better in my life."