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Executive Charisma: Can It Be Learned?
Ask for adjectives describing a finance chief, and ''charismatic'' doesn't normally leap to mind. November 1, 2003
Ten Rules (and One Fallback) for Leaders
Ten commandments for successful leaders. October 24, 2003
Learning Board-Member Skills
A growing number of programs are being offered to teach board-member skills. October 10, 2003
All in the Grooming
GE and American Express have developed fast-track programs for the top talent in their finance teams. But is the star system the best approach? October 1, 2003
B-School Injection for Career Changers
Take one or two years off to earn an M.B.A., and changing professions may not be too difficult. August 22, 2003
U. Chicago: The ART of Transferring Risk
From the University of Chicago: "alternative risk transfers" blur distinctions between insurance companies and banks. August 21, 2003
Harvard: Change Is the Name of the Game
From Harvard: You can't fight the fact that business is changing, but you can negotiate the terms. August 1, 2003
UCLA: Merger of the Minds
At UCLA, the breadth and depth of the intensive M&A program is ''like taking a drink from the fire hose.'' August 1, 2003
Boston College: Good, and Good for You
At Boston College, companies take the measure of social responsibility. August 1, 2003
Caltech: Going with the Flow
At Caltech, ''profit is a concept, cash flow is reality.'' August 1, 2003