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Wharton Professor Daniel A. Levinthal joins NYU Stern Professor Christina Fang for a virtual fireside chat, hosted the the Strategic Management Initiative at the Center for the Future of Management, to share insights and answer questions from his new book, "Evolutionary Processes and Organizational Adaptation: A Mendelian Perspective on Strategic Management." In this book, Professor Levinthal describes how executives can strategically position their organizations for uncertain future competitive environments, not with a “crystal ball” but by orchestrating a diverse set of initiatives within their organizations. 
 

On November 16, NYU Stern's Fubon Center for Technology, Business and Innovation will host a conversation with Simran Kang, CEO and Founder, myFO; Siran Cao, CEO and Founder, Mirza and NYU Stern Fubon Center Director and Professor Kathleen DeRose. Hear about their companies, and their entrepreneurial journeys.

Through a series of exercises, participants will identify and prioritize their best breakthrough innovation opportunities and a path to bringing those ideas to reality. 

Come show your support for both the Military Veterans Club and Stern Women in Business at the Veterans Day Dunk Tank Fundraiser! All proceeds will be donated to Women for Afghan Women, described below. A roster of everyone being dunked (including Stern faculty/administration and Stern Student Government Leadership among others) will be posted prior to the event so you will be able to plan out who you want to dunk throughout the day!

This program will focus on methodologies and tools that help executives plan and implement change more effectively, rapidly and proactively.

As the economy continues to grow, progress, and change throughout the 21st century, the role of marketing is also changing. Technology now pervades every moment of our lives, presenting countless possibilities for companies and brands to touch the lives of consumers. At the same time, consumers have become ever more conscious of our impact on the planet and the communities that inhabit it. So what role does marketing have to play in this future landscape? Join the NYU Stern Graduate Marketing Association as we discuss these issues and more in our 21st annual conference.

University of Pennsylvania Professor Diana C. Mutz joins NYU Stern Professor Steven Altman for a virtual fireside chat, hosted by the DHL Initiative on Globalization at the Center for the Future of Management, to share insights and answer questions from her new book, "Winners and Losers: The Psychology of Foreign Trade."

Through a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises, participants will learn about financially material Environmental Social Governance (ESG) indicators and data providers, and learn how to translate corporate performance on sustainability into financial performance.

Participants will develop an inclusive leadership mindset, with a focus on working with others across differences of multiple types, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. The course examines how to surmount the negative impact that implicit bias can have on performance, team dynamics and efforts to create inclusive environments. Through self-reflective exercises, interactive sessions and group work, the course will move from building awareness of practices that foster diversity and inclusion, to helping participants create an inclusive leadership plan that results in stronger teams and organizations.

This program will introduce you to a variety of analytical frameworks related to leadership and will focus on how to apply those frameworks to analyze and address important leadership challenges.

This two-day program covers: the true meaning and sources of power; the skills needed for effective political management of organizational problems; an understanding of your own political mindscape; and a personal plan for successful political management of conflict. It is designed for middle, upper middle and senior level managers interested in strengthening their political and conflict management skills to enhance their influence and productivity.

On Friday, September 24, NYU Stern's Center for Global Economy and Business will host the David K. Backus Memorial Lecture with guest John B. Taylor to discuss "Global Monetary Policy Rules After the Pandemic."

On Friday, September 17, NYU Stern's Vincent C. Ross Institute of Accounting Research and NYU Stern's Volatility & Risk Institute will jointly host the conference "What Should the Rules Be For Cryptoassets? Accounting, Regulatory, and Legislative Perspectives."

The last year and a half have dramatically changed the work environment at most organizations, and have forced us to rethink how to accomplish collaboration, innovation and productivity. This has resulted in new technologies, organizational practices and norms that have enabled fundamental changes in how we come together and create things. In this fast-paced conference, scholars and practitioners will share their knowledge about managing remote innovation and/or the new technologies and practices that are enabling it. We will hear their lessons learned, and some predictions for what we might see in the future. 

On Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship will host the Entrepreneurs Challenge Kick-Off & Info Session.

Taught by Professor Tensie Whelan, this 14-week course provides participants with the ability to help their business be a force for change through ESG (environment, social, and governance) investing, sustainable supply chain management, employee and consumer engagement, sustainability marketing, and more.

Every choice a corporation makes has financial implications. As a result, when defined broadly, every business decision fits under the rubric of corporate finance. In Corporate Finance with Professor Aswath Damodaran, students become familiar with this “big picture” of corporate finance while also learning the intricate theories and techniques that are crucial to maximizing shareholder value

Taught by Professor Aswath Damodaran, one of the leaders in the field, Advanced Valuation is for analysts, financial officers, and portfolio managers seeking a deeper understanding of valuation, and the skills and knowledge to confidently make financial decisions. Through video lectures, live Q&A sessions, and a hands-on valuation project, students will learn how to estimate the value of any business, small or large, private or public, in a developed or an emerging market.

Through a combination of lecture, discussion and group exercises, participants will learn about financially material Environmental Social Governance (ESG) indicators and data providers, and learn how to translate corporate performance on sustainability into financial performance.

In this four week course, students can progress at their own pace through the key steps of data visualization. The hands-on lessons will focus on techniques for data preparation — how to choose, create, and edit graphics, as well as best practices for presenting your visualizations.

This program will introduce you to a variety of analytical frameworks related to leadership and will focus on how to apply those frameworks to analyze and address important leadership challenges.

Combining lecture, discussion, and individual and group exercises, this short course addresses the prospects for globalization.

This course is designed for those who understand that topics such as social responsibility, environmental sustainability, ethics and morality, diversity and inclusion, and employee well-being have become integral components of leading a competitive and profitable company, and are looking for the knowledge skills necessary to embed these concepts in their organizations and themselves.

This course is designed to assist executives in developing the knowledge, skills and perspective they need to understand and address these environmental and social challenges, and build companies that meet the needs of society while delivering economic returns to shareholders and stakeholders.

For the first four weeks of this program, students will learn how to program in R for effective data manipulation and visualization. They will also develop the ability to create control structures, such as loops and conditional statements, to traverse, sort, merge, and evaluate data. The following four weeks of the program will focus on techniques for data preparation — how to choose, create, and edit graphics, as well as best practices for presenting your visualizations.