The Berkeley Changemaker Program

Berkeley Haas School of Business

Leadership and Communication

About Programme

The Berkeley Changemaker is a visionary leadership training program for executives built for those currently leading strategic change or aspiring to do so. This unique and specialized course is rooted in UC Berkeley's core principles—including questioning the status quo and going beyond yourself—and in its longstanding association with thought leadership and innovation.

From inspiring change to stimulating action, the Berkeley Changemaker provides a wealth of new knowledge and durable skills to help you apply strategic thinking to your change management processes, discover new sources of purpose, and leverage your vision to spark action in others. You’ll learn how to embody an entrepreneurial spirit to spot new opportunities, galvanize high-impact teams, overcome obstacles, communicate with clarity, and fully step into your role as a changemaker.

Programme Content

Three-day in-person program at UC Berkeley Haas School of Business campus

Strategic and entrepreneurial changemaker leadership training

World-renowned Berkeley Haas and Executive Education Faculty

Mix of lectures, case studies, guest speakers, panel discussions, and coaching

Exclusive networking opportunities

Access to the program alumni community

A Berkeley Changemaker Certificate of Completion

Programme Audience

Mid-level professionals looking to be more entrepreneurial and go beyond themselves to inspire change in their organization

Late-stage executives in search of opportunities to make a significant impact and transform their personal and professional lives

Anyone seeking the tools and inspiration to inspire others and turn their vision into tangible, real-world solutions

Testimonials

"The skills and new perspectives I gained in The Berkeley Changemaker have helped me feel better prepared and inspired to address todays leadership challenges. The relationships built in my cohort have been just as impactful. The expanded network of thoughtful, engaged changemakers has become a new source of support and inspiration."

Anonymous

Abigail, Vice President Business Development Director at West Yost

"Its rare to be in a setting where everyone is so focused, engaged, and vulnerable. I didn't expect to feel so inspired by both faculty and peers from around the world coming together to change the world for this once-in-a-lifetime experience."

Anonymous

Amalia, Director of Trailblazer Marketing at Salesforce

"I believe the Changemaker program will help me improve in several aspects of my personal and professional life, including relationship with my team, communication, inclusiveness, and many more!"

Anonymous

Program Manager, Google

"Changemaker has equipped me with new tools and motivation to be an inclusive and empathic leader, innovative collaborator, and storyteller of data with soul!"

Anonymous

Principal, DKS Associates

"Berkeley Changemaker far exceeded my expectations and enlightened me on the foundational elements I need to effectuate meaningful and socially responsible change."

Anonymous

Deputy Chief Information Officer, County of Los Angeles

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