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"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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"The program was really on point to align strategy culture and leadership and tie these together. I also liked the clarification between the leadership styles and this was articulated better than I’d previously experienced."
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"The highlight of the program for me was how immediately applicable the tools and frameworks were to my work. I was in the process of redesigning and consolidating the variable compensation practice at my organization, and the program gave me both the structure and the confidence to lead that transformation effectively. The combination of practical content, live sessions, and personalized coaching made the experience incredibly valuable. If you're looking to elevate your strategic thinking and make a real impact inside your company—whether you're working on external or internal products—this program is a powerful enabler."