“If you’re looking to get a job or promotion or make a lot more money, I don’t think [Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development] will do that as soon as you’re done. I think 10 years down the line – in my case – it definitely has done all these things, but you’re kind of taking a bet on yourself i.e. ‘I think I’m talented with this skill, I will be even more talented or be more attractive to employers or my current company.'”

What should you do if you have 10+ years of working experience but are looking for an MBA-type experience to build your skills and network?

Richard Campbell, Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, joins the show to discuss his experience with three mid-career MBA alternatives: Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development (HBS PLD), London Business School’s Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy (LBS Sloan Masters), and 500 Global’s Accelerator program.

Listen on to learn more about the learning experience, alumni networks and benefits of attending each of these programs!

Topics

• Introduction (0:00)
• Richard’s career arc before business school(4:40)
• Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development (8:40)
• The London Business School Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy (22:45)
• 10 Adventures and the 500 Global Accelerator Program (48:00)
• Richard’ advice for entrepreneurs considering mid-career MBA alternatives (59:00)

About Our Guest

Richard Campbell is Founder and CEO of 10Adventures, which helps people book personalized, active vacations worldwide. Before 10Adventures, Richard worked as COO of Vista Projects, an industrial engineering firm that helps clients navigate the digital transformation of their operations.

Richard got his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary; after ten years growing Vista Projects, he took Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development and then completed London Business School’s Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy. In 2023, he joined 500 Global’s Accelerator program in Calgary, where he currently resides. Richard also hosts the 10Adventures Podcast and serves on the Board of Directors for The Alpine Club of Canada.

Show Notes

• Richard Campbell on LinkedIn
• 10Adventures
• Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development
• The LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership and Strategy
• 500 Global
• Richard’s Review of HBS LDP program
• Richard’s Review of the LBS Sloan Masters program
• Richard’s Review of 500 Global’s Alberta Accelerator
• John Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model from Leading Change
• Verne Harnish’s Scaling Up Platform
• How Will You Measure Your Life? by Clayton Christenson
• Dan Cable
• Obviously Awesome: How to Nail Product Positioning so Customers Get It, Buy It, Love It by April Dunford
• Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller
• The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick
• Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO)
• Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)

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