Stanford - nUS EXECUtIVE ProGraM In IntErnatIonaL ManaGEMEnt
faculty Spotlight This program is taught by internationally recognized full-time faculty from both the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the NUS Business School, all of whom are experienced in teaching senior level executives.
Program directors • • • •
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Lawrence W. Lane Professor of Organizations, Stanford Graduate School of Business Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), School of Humanities and Sciences, Stanford University Visiting Professor, NUS Business School
Dr Glenn R. Carroll
Dr Carroll’s research interests include organizational theory, strategic management, and industrial revolution. He has pioneered ecological approaches to organizational analysis, as well as their application to strategy. Professor Carroll pioneered the study of population dynamics among organizations, examining how the demographics affect corporate change. He is also known for his work in the areas of industrial development, strategic management, and organizational and industrial revolution.
Dr Prem Shamdasani • • •
Associate Professor and Associate Dean (Executive Education), NUS Business School Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive (APEX) MBA Program Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programs
Dr Shamdasani has received numerous commendations and awards for teaching excellence. He is also very active in executive education and consulting for corporate clients including MNCs, ministries and government agencies. Dr Shamdasani’s research and teaching interests include brand management, new product marketing, retail strategy, relationship marketing, and cross-cultural consumer behavior.
Dr Seungjin Whang • •
Jagdeep and Roshni Singh Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business Co-director, The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum
Professor Whang’s research specializations are in information management, performance measurement and incentives, logistics, economics and supply chain management. He has also studied how demand for information may be distorted in a supply chain, the impacts a secondary market has on a supply chain, pricing issues and fixed-up-to tariff structures.
Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty • •
Professor of Organizational Behavior, Stanford Graduate School of Business PhD, University of California in Berkeley
Dr Francis J. Flynn
Dr Flynn’s research investigates issues of employee cooperation, diversity in work groups, and leadership in organizations. His recent work considers how employees can develop healthy patterns of cooperation and whether the influence of gender stereotypes on workplace dynamics can be mitigated. His scholarly articles have appeared in more than a dozen publications that span the fields of management and social psychology. Dr Flynn currently sits on the boards of the Administrative Science Quarterly and the Academy of Management Journal and is a member of the Academy of Management and the American Psychological Association.
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Robert A. and Elizabeth R. Jeffe Professor Professor of Organizational Behavior Professor of Sociology (by courtesy), School of Humanities and Sciences PhD, Stanford University
Dr Jesper B. Sorensen
Dr Sorensen is a sociologist specializing in the study of dynamics of both organizations and careers, with work that covers a wide range of topics ranging from firm performance to social inequality. Dr Sorensen won (with Toby E. Stuart) the 2006 Administrative Science Quarterly Award for Scholarly Contribution for the article “Aging, Obsolescence and the Organizational Innovation (ASQ, 2000).” He also won the 2006 Teacher of the Year Award from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He has served as both Associate and Consulting Editor for the American Journal of Sociology, is on the Editorial Board of Administrative Science Quarterly, and is a Senior Editor of Organization Science.
nUS Business School faculty Dr Ho Yew Kee • • • • •
Associate Professor and Vice-Dean (Finance and Administration), NUS Business School Chairman (Executive Education), NUS Business School Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Program Chartered Public Accountant, Australia PhD, Carnegie Mellon University
Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in the graduate and undergraduate programs at NUS Business School. He is involved in several executive education programs, including the Samsung-NUS General Management Program, and BAX Global Management Development Program. His research interests are in accounting, valuation and corporate governance of technology stocks.
Dr Audrey Chia • •
Associate Professor, NUS Business School PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Dr Chia’s research and teaching interests include leadership, organizational change, organizational power and culture, and social and ethical aspects of management. She has conducted executive education, consulted for or given talks to companies such as Schenker-Bax Global, Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic, MacDonald’s, Samsung, Telenor, Royal Brunei Airlines and UBS. Dr Chia has received University Achievement awards, faculty awards and numerous commendations for excellence in teaching.
Dr Jochen Wirtz • • •
Associate Professor, NUS Business School Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS Executive MBA Program PhD, London Business School
As a leading authority in services marketing in Asia, Dr Wirtz’s research focuses on strategy, business development and service management. His research has been extensively published and awarded. Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms in Asia and Europe, including Accenture, KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science & Technology Agency (Singapore), Jurong Town Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola, PCCW, HKT, Philips, Shanghai Post and Telephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell, Singapore Airlines, Sony, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, among others.
Dr Chang Sea Jin • •
Provost’s Chair Professor, NUS Business School PhD, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Prior to joining NUS, Dr Chang held various positions at leading universities in the US, Europe and Asia including the position of Kumho Asiana Group Endowed Chair Professor of Strategic and International Business at Korea University. His research interests include strategies for local and multinational companies, restructuring and new growth, emerging markets, venture capital financing, strategic alliances, start-ups and foreign investment. His book ‘Sony vs Samsung: The Inside Story of the Electronics Giants’ Battle for Global Supremacy’, was voted among the top three best business books in 2008, according to ‘strategy+business’, a Boston Consulting Group publication.
Curriculum The program consists of about 50 lectures and class discussions, interspersed with group-study sessions in which participants and their teammates will analyze and discuss case studies and other materials in preparation for classes. Course materials range from case studies in marketing and business strategy, to the latest research by faculty from the two distinguished business schools. Company visits and talks by prominent industry speakers and business leaders will be planned on some days.
real-World Strategies for Global Business 2011 marks the 29th year of the Stanford-NUS Executive Program in International Management conducted in Singapore. This program presents a unique opportunity to immerse in the vibrant cultures of two of the world’s most respected institutions; one renowned for its iconoclastic approach to critical thinking and challenging assumptions, and another for its uncompromisingly high standards and academic rigor.
Important Events • Opening dinner, registration and program briefing: Saturday, 13 August 2011 • Classes commence: Sunday, 14 August 2011 • Closing: Saturday, 27 August 2011
dates and fees 13 - 27 August 2011 US$16,000 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)
Held annually in Singapore for 29 years now, more than 2,000 executives have participated and sharpened their perspectives through this intensive program that has been for many, a foundation for assuming greater leadership roles. These two weeks of highly intensive sessions are designed to augment participants’ expertise with current insights and a greater depth of knowledge. Its aim is to hone analytical and behavioral skills essential for attaining a competitive edge in global and Asian business, and because of its international cohort, it also facilitates an invaluable worldwide network of peers across various industries.
Eligibility Candidates must have: • Eight or more years of significant managerial experience • Be proficient in English
application deadline One month before commencement of the program. Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months in advance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered depending on space availability.
Stanford Graduate School of Business Since the Stanford Business School began its first executive education program in 1952, more than 30,000 students have graduated from its executive programs. Recognized as one of the leading schools of management in the world, the faculty researches and works with leading companies around the globe to establish innovative leading-edge management practices.
For more information on the Stanford Graduate School of Business, please visit gsb.stanford.edu.
Program focus finance • Cash flow, valuation and investment decisions • Earnings quality management • International project analysis • Valuation in Asia Leadership & Change • Cultural intelligence and global leadership • Managing global teams • Organizational architecture and culture • Organizational identity and authenticity • Regulatory challenges • Strategic negotiations • Strategy, social responsibility and the business environment • The common law and torts Strategy & Marketing - Global & asian Perspectives • Building a global brand • Decommoditizing through branding • Marketing in Asia • New product market and brand extension • Value-based market paradigms Supply Chain Integration • Constructing a productive team • Supply chain management and strategy
Who Should attend? • Senior executives with significant responsibility for driving business internationally and in the Pacific Rim • Senior executives of international companies that have joint ventures with Asian partners, or with Asian responsibilities • Participants must have eight or more years of significant management experience, and have an interest in management theory and practices in an international context
Participant Profile over the Last 5 Years Industries represented
How Will You Benefit? This intensive two-week program will enable you to: • Incorporate fundamental concepts and the latest insights on management strategy to achieve competitive advantage • Use tools to improve analytical and behavioral skills, and ultimately enhance leadership abilities in the organization • Gain a deeper understanding of differences in culture and management practices in the East and West • Develop a strong network of experienced managers from different industries and countries
Geographic origin Australia Bahrain China Denmark Germany Ghana Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy
Japan Kuwait Malaysia Maldives Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Philippines
Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Sri Lanka Sweden Thailand United Kingdom United States Vietnam
Testimonials “The program exposed me to new issues and trends in management. The participants were from different countries in the world and there was sharing of experiences and active exchange of ideas and opinions. To those in a position to attend the program, I recommend that you do. It is a must. You will not regret it. I am speaking from experience!”
“I came to this course to get a better understanding of doing business in Asia, having come from a company in the UK. In actual fact, it was more about learning general business practices that can be implemented anywhere. So it was effective and I’ve learnt things in the past two weeks that I can implement straightaway in my business.”
Jorge Sarmiento Past Deputy Commissioner National Telecommunications Commission Philippines
Gavin Ward Director of Asia (ex Japan) CMC Markets Singapore
“Although I had prior business education, the program proved excellent for me. I learnt additional things in various areas such as finance, strategy and supply chain. The interaction with high quality participants from other countries proved extremely useful to me. I would recommend the program to anyone who wants to sharpen their business skills and learn additional insights about the business arena in the Asia Pacific.” Harald Biederbick Director, Corporate Finance RKW SE Germany
“I found this course to be extremely enriching. All of the case studies, simulations, exercises and classes were all relevant to what we are currently doing. I would highly recommend the course to anyone at the senior level who wants to upgrade their business knowledge. It has been a great experience. I’ve made a lot of good lasting friendships.” Ooi Suan Kim Principal O S Kim & Associates Malaysia
“In our day-to-day work, we normally get very specialized in our functions and we lose track of the bigger picture. This course has a rigorous yet fun curriculum that has taught me to think strategically. Doing business in Asia is very different from doing business in other parts of the world, and this course gives you a deep insight into why you will be successful or why you will lose in Asia.” K apil Hinduja Assistant Vice President Hewlett-Packard India
For enquiries, please call (65) 6516 7872 or visit executive-education.nus.edu.
“These two weeks have not been easy. We had lots of readings. However, it was a very enriching experience for me, exchanging many ideas and thoughts with participants from different backgrounds in a very collaborative class. I truly enjoyed it and it helped me to crystallize what I’ve been thinking about throughout my career.” Reiko Ogata Chief Consultant Dentsu Japan
“The reason I attended this course is that I wanted to interact with senior executives in the region and get insights into recent developments in international management, especially from an Asian perspective. For those of you who are considering applying, I definitely say go for it because of the experience you will have here, not only with the faculty from Stanford and NUS but with the participants you will meet. I really feel lucky to be part of this great journey.” Hiroki Hayashi Vice President NLI International Asia Singapore
“This program is very good. For me, it’s been 12 years since I finished my MBA. It was really nice to come back and learn what is changing in the environment. The course content was excellent and I can go back and implement some of the new ideas that I’ve learnt.” Vancheeswaran Sankaranarayanan Chief Executive Officer Eppendorf India