Business Acumen and Strategy for Managers
Jim Woodrum
Jim Woodrum is the director of the Mid-Management Development program within the Executive Education department in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business. He also teaches courses in leadership, strategy and talent management. In addition, Jim teaches in the university’s MBA program. Prior to joining the university, Jim spent 20 years with Hewitt Associates, an international HR consulting and outsourcing firm.
Buck Joseph
Buck Joseph, Ed. D., is professor emeritus of management for Executive Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1982, Buck has spoken at over 150 national and international conferences about leadership, teamwork, motivation and communications. He has earned himself a reputation as an engaging, thought-provoking presenter who is dedicated to helping people grow in their abilities to communicate, lead and manage in their professional and personal lives. Buck regularly works with companies such as Abbott Laboratories, 3M Corporation, General Electric Health Care and American Family Insurance to develop and conduct in-house training and development programs for executives, managers and first-line leaders.