Focus on: Strategy

Over the past year, major organizations, industries, and economies have been turned upside down, blindsided by cascading global events they didn’t foresee. In this issue, we offer strategies and programs that can help you position your organization to take advantage of the current downturn and recovery period – and anticipate problems in the future.

---

NEW! Past participants of Wharton Executive Education programs are invited to join our official LinkedIn group. Sustain relationships with fellow participants, network with like-minded executives from around the globe, and benefit from an in-depth look at upcoming programs, news, and special events.

Articles

Thought Leaders Rethinking Strategy: A Holistic Approach to Planning and Implementation Effectively positioning your organization for an economic recovery involves careful consideration of past business models. Revising your approach to strategy is a crucial step in the process. More   In the Classroom Thinking Beyond the Downturn The current downturn presents many opportunities, and some organizations are taking advantage. How can you spot them sooner? Critical thinking is essential in positioning your company to make the right moves, managing the uncertainty rather than being managed by it. More   Senior Management Gaining Global Perspective: A Fundamental of 21st Century Leadership “To succeed in a global economy, leaders need more than knowledge alone,” notes Peter Fader, academic director of Wharton’s Executive Development Program. To break out of the silo and into a global marketplace you need a broad perspective and an understanding of how leaders in other cultures think and perform. More   June Poll Results View Wharton@Work readers' response to the question "What is your greatest leadership challenge in today's environment?" More

Resources

Wharton Executive Education: Interactive Catalog
In our commitment to sustainability, Wharton pioneered the first fully digital online portfolio of executive education offerings, which replaced our printed catalog. View now!

Help spread knowledge.
Please feel free to forward this e-mail to a colleague or friend — or better yet, have them contact us, and we'll add them to our list for future mailings.

Questions or comments? Our program consultants are available to answer questions or provide more information. We also welcome your feedback about Wharton@Work. Please contact us at:

1.800.255.3932, ext. eb1007(U.S. and Canada)
+1.215.898.1776, ext. eb1007 (worldwide)
+1.215.898.2064, attn. eb1007 (fax)
execed@wharton.upenn.edu {subject: eb1007} (e-mail)
executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu (Web)

Related Articles in Knowledge@Wharton

Want More Wharton Knowledge? Subscribe to Wharton's free Knowledge@Wharton newsletter.

Upcoming Programs