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DEFINING A GREAT LEADER
July 28, 2010
Organizational Leadership - IMD - Ask people to name great leaders and chances are that they will choose a person who "fought to improve the state of the world."
IMD Corporate Learning Network upcoming features
July 28, 2010
The IMD Corporate Learning Network is members’ gateway to world class networking and lifelong learning. It provides executives with a gateway to IMD’s cutting edge research and the very latest in thought leadership.
IMD Executive Director addresses corporate audience in South Africa
July 22, 2010
IMD Executive Director addresses corporate audience in South Africa
Perspectives on the iPad: Opinions from OWP participants
July 20, 2010
Perspectives on the iPad: Opinions from OWP participants
Executive MBA Program visits with a 2010 nominated CNN Hero
July 18, 2010
It wasn’t a normal international experience for the Executive MBA Program at The College of William & Mary as plans were finalized to take twenty nine students to Southeast Asia in May. While the trip originally included a stop in Bangkok, the political climate suggested otherwise. And, less than three weeks before the group’s departure, we decided to divert to Singapore and then onto Cambodia and our final destination, Vietnam. “It was a real life exercise in risk management,” said Brian Winterstein, MBA’10.
Executive MBA students in Professors Aggarwal and Rahtz global strategy management class spent ten days in Southeast Asia during which they experienced firsthand the demands and opportunities in today’s global economy. The trip’s agenda included visits to a retailer, the port in Singapore (PSA), the stock exchange and a manufacturing facility in Ho Chi Minh City.
Of special note, was our visit to the Wat Bo primary school in Cambodia and, upon our arrival, we were escorted into a meeting room by a student musical group to meet the principal and other officials associated with the school. “It was clear, this is a special place. I was lucky enough to be able to present a donation to the principal on behalf of some of the employees from my former organization, Naviance,” said Greg Smith, MBA’10.
This school is supported by the Ponheary Ly Foundation, a registered non-profit organization in the US, and it was no surprise when we learned that Ponheary Ly, former teacher and founder, had been nominated for the CNN Heroes of the Year award for 2010. A CNN news team arrived in Cambodia just two weeks after our visit to the Wat Bo primary school to capture the story of her and the work the foundation is doing to educate the children of Cambodia. Truly a memorable, albeit extremely hot, experience!
Another class favorite was visiting Tang’s, a prominent leader in Singapore’s retail scene, courtesy of Professor Ring. Marketing from strategy to implementation. This is what it it’s all about. Real world experiences taught by world class professors.
Worldwide connections with universities around the globe enable the Executive MBA Program at William & Mary to set up seminars and business contacts covering topics such as cultural differences, financing, and trade opportunities. This international trip experience augments the global perspectives explored in the classroom and exposes students to unique cultures.
“We sat there talking about creating an import/export business while enjoying a late night dessert. It was not hypothetical or academic, but an earnest discussion of how to apply our experiences and contacts to make it a reality. That’s the beauty of this program. We are able to combine a lifetime of experience with fresh perspectives gained through education,” said Joe Hertzler (MBA’10).
This article was contributed by Susan Hughes, Director, Executive MBA Program, Mason School of Business, College of William & Mary. Contact: susan.hughes@mason.wm.edu
CHINA'S GLOBAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
July 16, 2010
China has grown into a world economic presence, if not powerhouse, but we are at a major transition point in the China growth story.
IMD Biennial International Alumni Event to take place on September 24th and 25th
July 13, 2010
IMD Biennial International Alumni Event to take place on September 24th and 25th
World Environment Center & CSM at IMD form partnership
July 12, 2010
World Environment Center and the Center for Corporate Sustainability Management at IMD form partnership to advance sustainable business solutions
LESSONS FROM OIL SPILLS
July 9, 2010
Oil spill, IMD - Oil exploration has serious associated environmental and social risks that remain unresolved so far in this millennium, by BP or by any other company.
THE LINK BETWEEN INTEGRITY AND LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
July 9, 2010
Effective Leadership, IMD - For many years business thinkers have told senior executives that acting with integrity will help to make them more effective leaders.