Path to Growth: Seed Transformation Program
Over the course of 11 months you and your senior managers will build a growth plan for your company. The program is part-time and both in-person and online. It requires a weekly time commitment of 5-8 hours on average for the CEO/founders, plus 2 in-person week-long training sessions, and 2-4 hours for senior managers.
The curriculum is divided into 4 parts, with the following activities:
Immersion Weeks
In-person, weeklong training sessions for CEOs/founders with peer networking, learning, and support from Stanford faculty and local experts will take place during parts 1 & ; 3
Online Learning Sessions
Stanford faculty and your Stanford business advisor will teach innovative concepts online and guide you and your team through the application of hands-on tools during parts 2 & 4
Company Workshops
Stanford business advisors will deliver customized workshops in person, at your company during parts 1 &; 3 and online during parts 2 & 4
Leadership Labs
Leadership training for CEOs/founders in small, facilitated, peer groups will occur in person during parts 1 & 3 and online during parts 2 & 4
Part 1 (Jan-Mar)
Assess Your Foundations
Strategy, Organizational Design, Leadership and Business Model Canvas
Part 2 (Apr-May)
Stress Test Your Finances & Operations
Accounting, Operations, and Value Chain Innovations
Part 3 (Jun-Jul)
Identify Your Growth Opportunities & Strategy
Production Innovation and Design Thinking, Marketing, and Sales
Part 4 (Aug-Nov)
Build & Present Your Growth Plan
Managerial Performance, Human Resources, Governance, and Finance
Receive a Stanford GSB Certificate