> Peter Cappelli, DPhil George W. Taylor Professor of Management; Director, Center for Human Resources, The Wharton SchoolResearch Interests:Human-resource practices, public policy related to employment, talent and performance management About Peter Peter Cappelli is the George W. Taylor Professor of Management at the Wharton School and director of Wharton’s Center for Human Resources. He is also a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, MA, served as senior advisor to the Kingdom of Bahrain for Employment Policy from 2003-2005, was a Distinguished Scholar of the Ministry of Manpower for Singapore, and was co-director of the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center on the Educational Quality of the Workforce from 1990-1998. He was recently named by HR Magazine as one of the top 5 most influential management thinkers, named by NPR as one of the 50 influencers in the field of aging, and was elected a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources. He received the 2009 PRO award from the International Association of Corporate and Professional Recruiters for contributions to human resources and an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Liege in Belgium. He is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and writes a monthly column for HR Executive magazine. His recent work on performance management, agile systems, hiring practices, and other workplace topics appears in the Harvard Business Review. Read full faculty bio on Wharton websiteExecutive Education Programs TaughtABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking ProgramAcademic DirectorAn educational partnership between Wharton and the American Bankers Association, this three-year program will arm you with the necessary leadership skill training to effectively recognize and handle high-level management issues. Becoming a Leader of Leaders: Pathways for SuccessEnsure your competence as a leader and examine the timeliness of your strategic vision. You will learn from the decision-making processes of great leaders and discuss challenges with a network of global peers. CEO Academy®Developed through a partnership between Wharton Executive Education and the CEO Academy®, this program provides CEOs with an unparalleled opportunity to connect with peers in a dynamic setting and enhance their leadership and strategic decision-making skills. Corporate Governance: Essentials for a New Business EraAcquire critical management tools and gain new insight into the duties and nuances of board service. Learn how to forge partnerships with company officers to strengthen financial return, conduct better enterprise risk management, and achieve governance diversity during these complex times. Leadership and Management Certificate ProgramThis four-course online certificate program will help leaders across the organization reach new levels of success. Both individuals and larger teams can access cutting-edge management concepts from nine world-class Wharton faculty. With flexible start dates, each fully online course runs 4–6 weeks in duration. Leading and Managing People: Strategies for a Changing WorkforceFor today’s leaders, effective team leadership is no longer just about oversight — it's about strategic people management. Attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent has become a leadership imperative, not just a function reserved solely for HR. Staying ahead of the curve now requires team leaders and senior managers to develop both an evolved skillset and deep understanding of best practices, emerging trends, and technologies. This program will equip participants with practical, evidence-based tools to lead high-performing teams — all through the lens of the future of work. Managing and Motivating TalentAre your managers getting the training they need to make good management decisions? In Managing and Motivating Talent, award-winning authors and renowned management professors Michael Useem and Peter Cappelli have designed this course to introduce you to the key elements of managing talent and motivating people. Managing the Global FirmIn Managing the Global Firm, world-renowned professor of management Mauro Guillén will teach you how and when to pursue these opportunities so that you can maximize profits and growth. You’ll be introduced to new decision and business models, products, and services, and learn how to use them within your organization. Women on Boards: Building Exceptional LeadersExplore how to navigate the politics and culture of the boardroom and discover how to make your voice heard in this program that will give you a strong foundation for serving in your first director role.
