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Harvard Business School Alumni Club of San Diego HBS Club of San Diego welcomes graduates from Harvard Business School for education and connection. For a calendar of upcoming events, check out our website.

It's one of the questions Michael Militello hears most often from prospective MDP participants.The answer is yes.The cas...
09/02/2026

It's one of the questions Michael Militello hears most often from prospective MDP participants.
The answer is yes.

The cases aren't selected because they're about one specific industry. They're selected because they explore business challenges that leaders encounter everywhere:

How do you lead through change?
How do you build a high-performing culture?
How do you make decisions with incomplete information?
How do you respond to disruption?

And this fall, participants will tackle another question every leader is facing:
How do we use AI to transform our businesses, and lead our people through that transformation?

The goal isn't to memorize answers. It's to develop the thinking skills you can take back to your organization and use for the rest of your career.

Spots are filling up quick! Register today, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

You don't need to become an AI engineer. But if you're a business leader, you do need to understand what AI means for yo...
08/31/2026

You don't need to become an AI engineer. But if you're a business leader, you do need to understand what AI means for your organization.

That's why the 2026 Management Development Program is putting AI for Business Leaders front and center.
The expanded program will help leaders understand:

→ The business of AI
How AI can create transformation across business functions.

→ Enterprise adoption
How organizations can move beyond experimentation and actually implement AI.

→ Workforce impact
What AI means for people, leadership, culture, and the future of work.

→ Ethics and responsible leadership
How leaders navigate the opportunities, and challenges, AI creates.

And you'll explore these questions alongside the traditional business cases that make the MDP so valuable.

Register now, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

One of the most valuable parts of the HBS Club of San Diego's Management Development Program happens between the cases.✔...
08/26/2026

One of the most valuable parts of the HBS Club of San Diego's Management Development Program happens between the cases.

✔️ It's the conversation with the person sitting next to you.
✔️The CEO who approaches a problem differently.
✔️The entrepreneur who has already faced the challenge you're navigating.
✔️The executive from another industry who asks a question you hadn't considered.

Michael Militello has watched this happen for more than a decade. Over 850 San Diego professionals have gone through the program.

The MDP is intentionally small enough for everyone to participate, and diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives into the room.

In a world where so much professional interaction happens through a screen, being in the room matters. Register for the Fall MDP today, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

Why Do San Diego Business Leaders Volunteer to Teach? For Patrick Donovan, the answer is simple:"We want to help the San...
08/25/2026

Why Do San Diego Business Leaders Volunteer to Teach? For Patrick Donovan, the answer is simple:

"We want to help the San Diego business community grow."

As Chief Operating Officer at InStride and a Harvard Business School alumn, Patrick volunteers his time each year to moderate cases for the Harvard Business School Club of San Diego's Management Development Program.

What keeps him coming back?

The opportunity to bring leaders together to tackle real business challenges, learn from one another, and develop new ways of thinking.

In an era dominated by Zoom calls and virtual meetings, the MDP offers something increasingly rare: a room full of engaged professionals learning together in person.

Register today, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

Netflix is often celebrated for disrupting the entertainment industry.But according to MDP moderator Patrick Donovan, on...
08/24/2026

Netflix is often celebrated for disrupting the entertainment industry.

But according to MDP moderator Patrick Donovan, one of the company's greatest innovations wasn't technological, it was cultural.

This fall, participants in the Management Development Program will explore how Netflix intentionally built a culture centered on Freedom and Responsibility, creating an environment that encouraged innovation, accountability, and high performance.

Register today to experience the Harvard teaching method on the West Coast, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

Meet Michael Militello, HBS MBA ’88 and VP of Management Programs for the HBS Club of San Diego. Since bringing the MDP ...
08/19/2026

Meet Michael Militello, HBS MBA ’88 and VP of Management Programs for the HBS Club of San Diego. Since bringing the MDP to San Diego in 2013, Michael and the Club have helped educate more than 850 mid-career managers through practical, case-based learning.

With a career spanning manufacturing, aviation, printing and packaging, tools and dies, and international operations, Michael knows that the best business education isn't just about theory.
It's about solving real problems.

“We get you excited about doing your job.”
That’s exactly what the MDP is designed to do.

This fall, the program adds a major new focus on AI for Business Leaders, helping participants understand how to harness AI, lead adoption, and navigate the business transformation ahead.
Ready for your mid-career booster?

Registration is now open, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

After years in the workforce, it’s easy to get comfortable doing what you know.But the best leaders keep learning.Michae...
08/17/2026

After years in the workforce, it’s easy to get comfortable doing what you know.

But the best leaders keep learning.

Michael Militello, HBS MBA ’88 and the leader behind the HBS Club of San Diego's Management Development Programs, describes the MDP as a “mid-career booster.”

And for good reason.

For more than a decade, the program has helped 850+ San Diego professionals step away from the day-to-day, challenge how they think, and return to work with new tools for solving complex business problems.

The MDP is built around:
• Real business challenges
• Harvard Business School case-method learning
• Experienced HBS alumni moderators
• Diverse perspectives from San Diego leaders
• Meaningful relationships beyond the classroom
• And in 2026, a major focus on AI and the future of business

Register today, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

Why do San Diego business leaders volunteer to teach? For Patrick Donovan, the answer is simple:"We want to help the San...
08/13/2026

Why do San Diego business leaders volunteer to teach? For Patrick Donovan, the answer is simple:

"We want to help the San Diego business community grow."

As Chief Operating Officer at InStride and a Harvard Business School alumnus, Patrick volunteers his time each year to moderate cases for the Harvard Business School Club of San Diego's Management Development Program.

What keeps him coming back?

The opportunity to bring leaders together to tackle real business challenges, learn from one another, and develop new ways of thinking.

According to Patrick, one of the most valuable aspects of the MDP is the classroom itself.
✔ Diverse industries
✔ Diverse perspectives
✔ Meaningful discussion
✔ Real business relationships

In an era dominated by Zoom calls and virtual meetings, the MDP offers something increasingly rare: a room full of engaged professionals learning together in person.

Register today, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

One of the strongest endorsements of the Management Development Program comes from the professionals who have experience...
08/13/2026

One of the strongest endorsements of the Management Development Program comes from the professionals who have experienced it firsthand.

Real business challenges.
Real discussion.
Real relationships.

Join Patrick Donovan and an exceptional group of Harvard Business School alumni moderators this fall as we explore leadership, strategy, innovation, AI, finance, and organizational growth through the Harvard case method.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Management Development Program, https://www.hbssandiego.org/s/1738/cc/21/page.aspx?sid=1738&gid=75&pgid=48246

Since completing the Management Development Program, Ryen Toft, founder/owner of Simply Luxe Organizing, has launched a ...
08/03/2026

Since completing the Management Development Program, Ryen Toft, founder/owner of Simply Luxe Organizing, has launched a rewarding speaking career, and she credits the program for giving her the confidence to take that leap.

💭 "The course gave me the confidence to break down challenges, communicate more effectively, and connect with like-minded leaders in my own community. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to strengthen their leadership skills and continue their education." – Ryen, MDP Graduate

This is what the MDP is all about: building skills, building confidence, and building community.

🚨 Spots are filling up quick! Register today with the link in our profile

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