Stanford GSB’s Flagship Online Business Program | Summary and Q&A

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Summary

New technologies have allowed us to rethink education as a journey, rather than an event. Stanford LEAD is a program designed to provide executives with strategic business tools and techniques to drive change and transformation within their organizations. It offers flexible learning, interaction with Stanford faculty and industry leaders, and opportunities for collaboration and feedback.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of Stanford LEAD?

Stanford LEAD is designed to provide executives with the strategic business tools and techniques to drive change and transformation within their organization.

Q: How is Stanford LEAD different from other educational programs?

Stanford LEAD is different from other educational programs as it allows participants to learn at their own pace and engage in deep and meaningful social interaction. It also provides the opportunity to interact with Stanford faculty, Silicon Valley leaders, coaches, and peers in the program.

Q: What is the format of the program?

The format of Stanford LEAD is flexible and designed to allow participants to engage with concepts, understand how they can be applied, and start transforming their organization while in the program. It includes self-paced video lectures, team-based projects, class-wide discussions, and ongoing peer and faculty feedback.

Q: Who will be teaching the elective courses in Stanford LEAD?

The elective courses in Stanford LEAD will be taught by the best faculty from the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and the university overall.

Q: How will participants interact with each other in the program?

Participants in Stanford LEAD will interact as teams, sharing business problems they have experienced and helping each other through the challenges they are facing within their organizations. There will also be multiple opportunities for live interaction with the faculty.

Q: Where is Stanford GSB located?

Stanford GSB is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, one of the most dynamic and innovative places in the world.

Q: What makes Stanford LEAD special?

Stanford LEAD is special because it offers depth and rigor in its program. Participants will receive a lead certificate at the conclusion of the program, documenting their experience and expertise.

Q: Is Stanford LEAD a MOOC?

No, Stanford LEAD is not a MOOC (Massive Online Course). It is a way of immersing oneself in the Stanford community, collaborating with a small community of high-potential individuals and Stanford faculty in an engaging online format.

Q: What are the advantages of Stanford LEAD?

Stanford LEAD offers flexibility, collaboration, and the ability to learn at one's own pace, all while addressing the specific business challenges faced by participants' respective organizations.

Q: Who is Stanford LEAD open to?

Stanford LEAD is open to high-potential individuals around the globe who are ready to engage and collaborate with a small community of peers and Stanford faculty.

Takeaways

Stanford LEAD offers executives an opportunity to engage with education as a journey rather than an event. The program provides strategic business tools, flexible learning, and opportunities for interaction and collaboration with Stanford faculty and industry leaders. Participants can learn at their own pace and start transforming their organizations while in the program. Stanford LEAD is a highly selective program designed to meet the unique challenges faced by executives in various organizations.