"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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"This was an outstanding experience! Exactly the skill needed as we return to the office."
"The experience was transformative. The unique blend of styles in the delivery made this one of the most impactful learning experiences I have ever taken. The skills I learned and practiced give me a launching point further along in my skill journey that I ever expected."
"Wonderful learning experience surrounded by capable and caring faculty and classmates!"
"Great Program. Highly recommend to everyone to one-up their communication skills!!"
"The Bay Area Executive Leadership Accelerator has given me the tools to be my authentic self in any environment. Successful leaders are continuous learners that understand the importance of collaboration and active listening to bridge the gap of equity and inclusion."
"The skills and ways to manage that I've learned has shown me the steps to scale not only my business, but has given me an opportunity to grow."
"I enjoyed the program because it allowed me to connect with other like-minded individuals. I did not feel alone in my experiences in the workforce. The program has certainly increased my level of confidence - that I can effectuate change by stepping into the act of being a leader. "Leadership, not as a title or position, but as an action!"
"The Bay Area Executive Leadership Accelerator program provided me with insight into what direction to take my career next. I stepped into the class eyes, ears, and mind wide open and walked away with my mind blown away from the content shared and knowledge from guest speakers. I now have more confidence in how to approach my next career journey and methods to tackle the challenges that will come as a leader. Thank you Berkeley and Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area for providing this opportunity."
"A life-changing experience. Today, my presence, communication, conviction, intention, and knowledge are at the next level. The faculty team is composed of some of the world's best professionals. I'm empowered to face any upcoming professional challenge understanding the importance of presence without attitude. The Advanced Execute Presence Program at Berkeley is the most impactful and effective educational program I had the opportunity to complete."
"The experience was transformative. The unique blend of styles in the delivery made this one of the most impactful learning experiences I have ever taken. The skills I learned and practiced give me a launching point further along in my skill journey that I ever expected."
"It’ll be the best one week of school you’ve had, ever. You’ll emerge at the end of the program as a Berkeley leader, ready to create change and to better our world."
"This program was one of the most thought-provoking and learning experiences I ever had in my life. The wisdoms gained will guide me and help me stay focused in my journey of becoming a better and transformative leader, making a positive impact in the lives of people around me."