Tricky Situations. As a capstone to the course, we will tackle a diverse bundle of tricky management situations that are drawn from real life. »
Executive Communication. Your ability to manage depends on your ability to communicate. Whether writing, storytelling, or speaking, great general managers communicate the right content »
Organization Design. Whether you are a traditionalist or a progressive, creating an organization requires dividing responsibility and work among group members. In this session, »
Engineers and Artists. Values, ambitions, thoughts, and beliefs vary significantly among people you work with. Understanding how their brains work helps you and your »
Setting Objectives and Measuring Performance. Whether you are a CEO or a “micro-CEO” — to borrow Grove’s phrasing — setting goals for yourself and your »
Defining Management Using historical documents and some first-hand accounts from managers, we will try to agree on a definition of “management.” In this session, »
Turn the Ship Around! is the true story of how the USS Santa Fe skyrocketed from worst to first in the fleet by challenging »
This is a user-friendly guide to the art and science of management from Andrew S. Grove, the president of America's leading manufacturer of computer »
Bill Walsh is a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise »
Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a »