June 7, 2023 — EssilorLuxottica has partnered with Harvard Business Publishing to offer eyecare professionals around the world access to curated business and leadership content through Leonardo, EssilorLuxottica’s digital learning platform.
 
Leonardo will now offer access to Harvard Business Publishing courses divided into two main sections: Harvard ManageMentor and Harvard ManageMentor Spark.
 
Harvard ManageMentor offers in-depth skill-building courses on three learning tracks, with each course offering certificates and badges upon completion:
 

• Leading Yourself: Encourage personal and professional growth through content that will enhance the way you work.
• Leading Others: Discover how effective leaders inspire trust and motivation from their team members, define and communicate a clear vision, and lead inclusively and without authority.
• Leading the Business: Develop professional skills to drive change and growth throughout the entire company.

 
With Harvard ManageMentor Spark, Leonardo offers a customizable educational experience with more than 22,000 articles from the Harvard Business Review, 1,500 videos, 1,600 podcasts, and 700 case studies.
 
“Since its launch, Leonardo has delivered almost 4 million hours of education…[through] an inclusive platform that sees the growth potential in every member of our community—whether they are eye doctors, opticians, [or] practice support staff,” says Alessandra Senici, head of Leonardo at EssilorLuxottica. “Our partnership with Harvard Business Publishing is a natural step, bringing content from one of the most trusted sources in the business world into our fold.”
 
"Our partnership aims to equip leaders at all levels within EssilorLuxottica with the essential skills required to navigate the challenges of today and tomorrow,” says Ian Fanton, executive vice president, corporate learning, Harvard Business Publishing. “Harvard Business Publishing will provide fresh perspectives, knowledge, and best-in-class learning opportunities to Leonardo’s users, empowering, inspiring, and preparing them for success in an increasingly complex future.”
 
The Harvard-curated section of Leonardo can be accessed here.
 
For more information: essilorluxottica.com.