April 15, 2025
- Proven problem-solving models (7-step process, SWOT, Root Cause Analysis, PDCA)
- Solve real-world business challenges in interactive case studies and group exercises
- Explore innovative techniques like Design Thinking to drive creative solutions
- Actionable insights to improve decision-making and lead your teams through complexity and change
Leadership vs. Management: Navigating the Balance
- Understanding the Distinctions: Strategy vs. Execution
- The Role of Leadership in Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- How Managers and Leaders Influence the Business Ecosystem Differently
Everything is a Choice: What Do You Choose?
- The Decision-Making Toolkit: 7-Step Process, SWOT, and Root Cause Analysis
- Strategic Trade-Offs: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Thinking
- The Power of Accountability: Aligning Choices with Business Goals
Identifying the Difference Between "Interesting" and "Important"
- Avoiding Distractions: How to Prioritize Business Challenges Effectively
- The Four Critical Questions for Practical Goal Setting
- Interactive Exercise: Separating "Nice to Know" from "Need to Act"
Spotting Correlation vs. Causality: The Science of Smart Decisions
- Why We Get Cause and Effect Wrong in Business Strategy
- Using Root Cause Analysis to Avoid Faulty Assumptions
- Real-World Examples: Misleading Trends vs. True Business Drivers
Looking for Connections: Seeing Everything as an Ecosystem
- Systems Thinking: How Business Functions Interconnect
- Mapping Stakeholder Influence to Drive Change
In this engaging and immersive program, led by Loyola Marymount University's Business Professor of the Year, you will go beyond the surface of a traditional MBA curriculum to explore the deeper, often overlooked aspects of business leadership. Professor Lew’s program is designed to equip you with essential leadership tools that are practical and vital for achieving long-term career success in today’s complex business environment.
Through this program, you will understand the interconnected ecosystem of business and learn how to navigate and influence it effectively. These leadership tools and strategies will empower you to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and make a measurable impact on your organization.
These concepts will be brought to life through real-world case studies and examples, providing a clear and practical understanding of how to apply them in various scenarios. By the end of the program, you’ll have gained theoretical knowledge and actionable strategies that you can immediately implement to drive success in your organization and beyond.