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WDI executive education programs emphasize active learning. Here managers in a custom leadership module practice their new skills by teaming up to solve a puzzle.
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Over the past 12 years, we've worked with many multi- nationals in emerging markets in crafting custom training programs to meet their needs. Our clients have included Oracle, Whirlpool, US Steel, ABB, InBev, Vietnam National Coal Corporation and many more. We take the time to work with each client on developing a program that addresses their unique organizational and strategic needs. Custom programs can take place either at your company, or at our headquarters at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
FOCUS AREAS:
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General Management: To hone managers' cross-functional business skills, we offer a 5-part company-tailored general management program in the areas of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Strategy, and Leadership. Participants received certificates upon completion of the program.
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Focused Skill Building: Companies are upgrading their employees' skills in areas such as Finance, Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Project Management, and Operations. We can craft a program for you based on one or more of these areas. Training sessions range from two to five days in length, depending on your company's needs. An optional module on Business English can be added, including vocabulary and discussion skills needed to succeed in today's global business environment.
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Leadership: Today's successful companies recognize the importance of cultivating leadership at every level within the organization. That's why the William Davidson Institute has created a portfolio of leadership programs. Find out more about our custom leadership programs.
OUR 4-STEP APPROACH:
RECENT PROGRAMS
- Vietnam National Coal Corporation (VINACOAL)
Fifteen senior managers from Vinacoal, the Vietnam National Coal Company, completed a five-week custom executive education program organized by the William Davidson Institute, gaining invaluable insights about how to improve their business operations and be more effective leaders.
The program, which ran from Aug.2-Sept. 2, consisted of training in intensive business English and accent reduction as well as seven management topics: strategy; marketing; finance; management accounting; IT management; leadership; and sales management. Instruction was provided by University of Michigan Business School faculty.
Since the participants came from different units within Vinacoal, they were able to compare notes on each of the topics. Break-out sessions were always lively as participants exchanged viewpoints and suggestions with each other.
"It was a great opportunity for us to find new ways, new approaches to actual problems," said Dinh Quang Trung, 31, a senior manager at Vinacoal. "After returning to our country, we will be able apply our new learnings to our work."