Leaders from Brazil collaborate at Harvard University to devise comprehensive, inclusive strategies for enhancing childhood well-being outcomes
Diverse Leaders Gather at Harvard for Early Childhood Development Program
In June 2025, 40 leaders from various sectors across Brazil gathered at Harvard University for the Executive Leadership Program for Early Childhood Development (ELP). This year's edition of the ELP was particularly notable for its diversity, bringing together public managers, civil society leaders, academics, and communication professionals from all regions of the country.
The participating group included high-ranking government representatives such as vice-governors, senators, federal and state deputies, mayors, and secretaries. Notable attendees also included indigenous, quilombola, and riverine community leaders, as well as journalists from Brazil's largest TV network. Urban95 cities like Jundiaí and Teresina were also represented.
The ELP, organised by NCPI, was focused on leaders from across Brazil and took place at the prestigious Harvard University. The program was not a general leadership program, but specifically focused on early childhood development.
Harvard's executive leadership programs, including those designed for experienced professionals, focus on world-class leadership development through case study methods and practical management frameworks. These programs emphasize developing go-to-market strategies, fostering innovation, cultivating talent, and building strong organizational cultures.
The executive education market in Brazil is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% from 2025 to 2035. This growth is fueled by demand for advanced leadership skills, regional institutions integrating hybrid learning formats, and increasing focus on mid-career professional development.
While Harvard offers various training programs in the medical and human rights fields, no specific information about an early childhood development executive program in Brazil for 2025 could be found. However, it is likely that a potential 2025 ELP would leverage Harvard’s case study pedagogy to provide practical leadership tools tailored for early childhood development organizations or professionals. The program would also focus on developing strategic management skills applicable to the early childhood sector, including fostering innovation, talent management, and adaptive organizational culture. Delivery would be by Harvard’s expert faculty, with possible collaboration with Brazilian partner institutions to adapt content to local contexts. Integration of hybrid or flexible learning formats would also be expected to accommodate mid-career professionals in Brazil, consistent with regional trends in executive education.
For precise and current information, contacting Harvard University or its executive education office directly or monitoring official Harvard websites would be advisable.
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