Thursday, December 10, 2009

Strategic Thinking Class: J-Term

Strategic Thinking Using Game Theory

Great leaders understand and use strategic thinking. Most learn it on the job. Some study it and then apply it. The basis of most strategic thinking among successful leaders is an application of game theory.

This Winter Session (J-Term) you have the opportunity to learn how to see the whole at a glance. Several games will be used as the springboard for you to begin the art of thinking strategically.

The course will be taught by Charles Swayne, recognized for his application of game theory. He is a frequent speaker at the World Series of Poker Academy Camps, teaches poker online with Daniel Negreanu, is the creator of the N-SPAT (The Negreanu-Swayne Poker Aptitude Test), is an honorary member of the Global Strategic Poker Thinking Society, and his new book, Swayne’s Advanced Degree in Hold’em, is the most comprehensive book on the market for the serious poker player. He is currently working on a new book, Heads Up Poker, with champion Paul Wasicka. Swayne has combined his education and lessons of mathematics, statistics, total quality management, industrial engineering, operations research, entrepreneurship, finance, economics, investments, marketing, leadership, strategy and ethics, to help you to become a more global thinker.

Where and When: University of Wisconsin – La Crosse
Winter Session (J-Term)
Time and Days: 9am-2:10pm (bring your lunch), Monday-Thursday
11-14 Jan and 19-22 Jan 2010
Credits: 3
Course Details: REC 375; Workshop in Recreation Management
University Information: If you are not a UW-L student, contact UW-L Admissions at 608.785.8939
More Course Information: Contact Charles Swayne at swayne.char@uwlax.edu or 608.397.2783

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

An interesting talk on India

This is quite an interesting talk on India. What makes it more interesting is that Shashi Tharoor is a dynamic speaker