"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."
"The instructors are amazing. Best training I’ve taken since I’ve been in my role as executive director."
"Never had this level of feeling of inclusivity with any other program."
"Holly blended real-world experience with research evidence, really effectively."
"Top marks across the board. Holly was thorough, explained things very clearly, answered every question thrown at her very well, and put us in a wide variety of situations to challenge us."
"Truly a transformational leadership experience that I will never forget and I hope to keep the lessons, stories, techniques, frameworks and community close as I continue on my journey of high impact leadership."
"All the elements were presented in such a good way to make it transferable to my work - and family life as well. It was very well orchestrated with the use of different learning styles and interactions between all of us students in a room with good psychological safety for sharing and learning with empathy."
"This class is super fun and engaging, and also covers the topics so well. I especially like the interactive activities.
"This program was nothing like I expected it to be and everything I needed it to be. I truly wish it were longer."
"This program is inspiring and will help break down some barriers and open up lines for communication in the workplace and at home."
"Exceeded expectations. I have already recommended this course to a family member."
"The Berkeley Changemaker is a strong synthesis of a number of valuable Haas offerings, making it a great introduction to, or a useful review of, empowering and enriching knowledge presented in a dynamic and engaging format."
"Great rejuvenation and reminder for how everyday matters, and how in every situation we have the opportunity to be change agents."