 About ConnectedConnected is the newsletter of Columbia Business School Executive Education. Send comments about Connected to execed@columbia.edu. For information about programs, visit www.gsb.columbia.edu/execed. 
Fall 2009
Buffett and Gates: Energy and Optimism"I was told when I graduated that I had to come back and take a few classes," Warren Buffett, MS '51, deadpanned as he took the stage with Bill Gates on Thursday as part of a community forum at Columbia Business School. More than 700 students from the Business School were in attendance at the event, which was filmed for global broadcast by CNBC.
November 19, 2009
What's New at CSEPThe Columbia Senior Executive Program (CSEP) is designed to maximize leadership potential and prepare senior executives to rise to the challenges of our rapidly changing business environment. One of the specificities of the program is that it is always looking at ways not only to maintain the relevance of the content, but also add timely and exciting new topics.
November 19, 2009
Spotlight: Columbia Essentials of Management Features Faculty Dream TeamWhen Professor and Faculty Director Grant Ackerman set out to redesign Columbia Essentials of Management (CEM), he knew he wanted the program to go beyond a traditional strategy/leadership course. His goals for this program for mid-level executives: to include more sessions on functional excellence and reflect a broad, MBA-inspired curriculum.
October 05, 2009
Carbon Regulations: New Program Shows Business Impact, OpportunitiesThis December, Columbia Business School Executive Education is launching a brand new program, Carbon Finance Strategies. The program's goal: to help U.S. firms prepare for upcoming regulation of carbon emissions and create a sustainable and profitable plan.
October 05, 2009
Mastering Strategy: What the Experts SayWhat is the importance of mastering strategy-and why does it take courage to be strategic? Hear from experts Willie Pietersen, faculty director of Creating and Executing Breakthrough Strategy; and Rita McGrath, faculty director of Leading Strategic Growth and Change. Upcoming ProgramsCarbon Finance Strategies:Dec. 1–3, 2009 Finance and Accounting for the Nonfinancial Executive:Dec. 7–11, 2009 Negotiation and Decision-Making Strategies:Dec. 7–9, 2009 Leadership Essentials:Dec. 7–8, 2009 Persuasion: Influencing Without Authority:Mar. 15–17, 2010 Emerging Leader Development Program:Apr. 5–9, 2010 Columbia Essentials of Management:Apr. 11–23, 2010 |
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