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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DTEND:20081025T035500Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081019T040000Z
LOCATION:University Park, PA 
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Developing Managerial Effectiveness
UID:dme2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/dme.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:
DTEND:20081025T035500Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081019T040000Z
LOCATION:University Park, PA 
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Executive Coaching Certification (Week 1)
UID:ecc3-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/topic/date
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
CATEGORIES:Executive Education
DESCRIPTION:
DTEND:20081101T035500Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081027T040000Z
LOCATION:University Park, PA 
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain
UID:lsc2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/lsc.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:
DTEND:20081115T045500Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081109T050000Z
LOCATION:University Park, PA 
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Executive Management Program (Week 2)
UID:emp2-2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/emp.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
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DESCRIPTION:Presents the latest methods and technology for defining, analy
 zing, and implementing supply chain performance improvements.  Provides a 
 framework for computing the benefits and challenges of implementing new to
 ols and techniques.
DTEND:20081121T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081117T050000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Processes and Tools for Supply Chain Success
UID:processes-and-tools-for-supply-chain-success-3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/mesc2.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
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DESCRIPTION:A unique development opportunity designed for both IT and busi
 ness executives who are challenged to optimize the overall performance of 
 their enterprise technology portfolios. Participants improve their ability
  to understand, plan, and implement the alignment of their IT strategies a
 nd infrastructure with those of the enterprise for better business results
 .

DTEND:20081121T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081117T050000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:The Enterprise Technology Strategist: Aligning IT and Business Str
 ategies
UID:the-enterprise-technology-strategist-aligning-it-and-business-strategi
 es
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/ets.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
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DESCRIPTION:Created through an alliance with Sherpa Coaching, LLC, partici
 pants master the six-phase “Sherpa” coaching process and learn skills 
 and techniques to enable others to achieve professional success. This prog
 ram is appropriate for HR line and staff personnel or those responsible fo
 r developmental coaching in both public and private organizations. An Exec
 utive Coaching Certification is granted upon successful completion of the 
 program.
DTEND:20081204T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081130T050000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Executive Coaching Certification (week 2)
UID:executive-coaching-certification-6
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/ecc.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
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DESCRIPTION:In a true hands-on learning experience, participants acquire a
  complete “toolbox” of accounting and financial knowledge for making d
 ecisions that positively affect the performance of the business unit and p
 rofitability of the organization. This program covers accounting basics, f
 inancial analysis and planning, strategic finance, corporate valuation, an
 d an integrated trading room exercise.
DTEND:20081212T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20081208T050000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Finance for the Non-Financial Manager
UID:finance-for-the-non-financial-manager-3
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/finance.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
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DESCRIPTION:Introduces a systemic approach for applying Lean thinking to s
 upply chain challenges. Focuses on principles, tools, and application of s
 trategies for greater speed and efficiency. This program addresses the ent
 erprise view as well as the demands of aligning trading partners with Lean
  initiatives.
DTEND:20090227T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090223T050000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Applying Lean Principles Across the Supply Chain
UID:applying-lean-principles-across-the-supply-chain
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/lsc.html
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CATEGORIES:Executive Programs
CATEGORIES:front-page
DESCRIPTION:Created through an alliance with Sherpa Coaching, LLC, partici
 pants master the six-phase “Sherpa” coaching process and learn skills 
 and techniques to enable others to achieve professional success. This prog
 ram is appropriate for HR line and staff personnel or those responsible fo
 r developmental coaching in both public and private organizations. An Exec
 utive Coaching Certification is granted upon successful completion of the 
 program.
DTEND:20090320T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090315T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY: Executive Coaching Certification (Week 1)
UID:executive-coaching-certification-week-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/ecc.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
CATEGORIES:front-page
DESCRIPTION:Created through an alliance with Sherpa Coaching, LLC, partici
 pants acquire the coaching mindset and winning skill set for building alig
 nment, accelerating goals, and increasing execution and results for indivi
 duals and teams. This program particularly benefits sales, service, and fu
 nctional leaders.


DTEND:20090326T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090323T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Coaching Skills for High Performance
UID:coaching-skills-for-high-performance
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/cshp.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
CATEGORIES:front-page
DESCRIPTION:Provides senior-level management processes for leading and del
 ivering change and building organizational alignment. Participants learn t
 o adapt their supply chains to the changing environment to strengthen thei
 r competitive position. 
DTEND:20090327T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090323T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Achieving Supply Chain Transformation 
UID:achieving-supply-chain-transformation
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/mesc3.html
END:VEVENT
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
CATEGORIES:front-page
DESCRIPTION:The hallmark of our leadership portfolio provides a framework 
 for making strategic decisions that impact the organization. It holistical
 ly integrates the knowledge, vision, and processes required of a senior ex
 ecutive to set business objectives and achieve results.  In a new design b
 uilt to address the stress of global economic shifts, the content focus is
  on innovation as a tool for generating creative solutions to difficult pr
 oblems.
DTEND:20090403T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090329T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Executive Management Program (Week 1)
UID:executive-management-program-week-1
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/emp.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:Focuses on the actions required of key change agents to align 
 people and strategy for organizational excellence.  Content focuses on und
 erstanding the deep-rooted connections between organizational purpose, cha
 nge management, and organizational culture.
DTEND:20090410T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090406T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Strategy & Leadership: Aligning People, Processes, and Purpose
UID:strategy-leadership-aligning-people-processes-and-purpose
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/lwi.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:
DTEND:20090417T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090414T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Managing Global Supply Chains
UID:managing-global-supply-chains
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/gbs
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:Helps senior executives to creatively link the diverse pieces 
 of their supply chain systems to overall corporate strategy and business p
 rocesses. This program also covers best practices for supply chain speed, 
 flexibility, and competitive differentiation.
DTEND:20090424T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090419T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Designing and Leading Competitive Supply Chains 
UID:designing-and-leading-competitive-supply-chains
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/dlsc.html
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CATEGORIES:Executive Education
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DESCRIPTION:Develops a broad organizational perspective for middle manager
 s charged with setting and implementing business plans that look beyond th
 e confines of the department. This program provides key leadership concept
 s and tools in strategic management, performance management, conflict nego
 tiations, and business understanding through financial information.


DTEND:20090424T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090419T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Developing Managerial Effectiveness
UID:developing-managerial-effectiveness
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/dme.html
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CATEGORIES:Executive Education
CATEGORIES:front-page
DESCRIPTION:Created through an alliance with Sherpa Coaching, LLC, partici
 pants master the six-phase “Sherpa” coaching process and learn skills 
 and techniques to enable others to achieve professional success. This prog
 ram is appropriate for HR line and staff personnel or those responsible fo
 r developmental coaching in both public and private organizations. An Exec
 utive Coaching Certification is granted upon successful completion of the 
 program.
DTEND:20090430T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20081205T085511Z
DTSTART:20090426T040000Z
STATUS:CONFIRMED
SUMMARY:Executive Coaching Certification (Week 2) 
UID:executive-coaching-certification-week-2
URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.smeal.psu.edu/psep/ecc.html
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