"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."
"Very interactive program that teaches actionable items in order to make immediate changes."
"Very much appreciated Mark’s energy / life force and his consistent message on meeting others with kindness and recognizing our humanity."
"I have needed something like this to put the language around this DEI work. Many times we are running and working without taking time to stop, process, and implement. This program provided me the opportunity to reflect, pick things to work on, hold myself accountable, and share this with others."
"It was well structured, had depth, and touched on several critical topics in a very welcoming, warm, and engaging environment."
"I am super happy that I took this course and 100% satisfied on this investment."
"By far, this is one of finest run seminars I’ve ever attended. In my experience, it is truly 'Best in Class!'"
"It is a wonderful combination of content and practical exercises that gently nudge leaders on their equity fluent paths."
"I have needed something like this to put the language around this DEI work. Many times we are running and working without taking time to stop, process and implement. This program provided me the opportunity to reflect, pick things to work on, hold myself accountable and share this with others."
"Incredible leaders, wonderful people with amazing energy. Increased awareness by much!! Hope to have tools now to bring this back to our organization."
"The highlight of the program was the space for questions that others might judge or be too afraid to ask and the receptiveness of the group to learn from their own biases & unconscious practices. If someone was taking this program, I’d say to expect to be surprised by your own biases, and to be excited to learn from them."
"This is the most comprehensive and thoughtful DEI leadership course one could take...Francesca’s energy and expertise was contagious. Her tactics are specific and create a strategic, ingrained perspective. Thank you for doing this work."
"This is an insightful and practical course on Open Innovation facilitated by the person who created it."