Wharton@Work August 2024

Continuous learning sparks transformative ideas, drives growth, and accelerates careers. To view this email as a web page, [click here]() [Wharton At Work Header]() August 2024 [The Science of Retention: New Tactic to Reduce Turnover]() LEADERSHIP [The Science of Retention: New Tactic to Reduce Turnover]() Curb high employee-attrition rates with insights from new research: the order in which you assign easier and harder tasks matters more than you might think. [Read More »]() [Beyond the Balance Sheet: Business, Wealth, and Family ]() WEALTH MANAGEMENT [Beyond the Balance Sheet: Business, Wealth, and Family]() For ultra-high-net-worth families, wealth management involves more than financial prosperity — it’s a balancing act that includes conflict management and more. [Read More »]() [Knowledge Is Power: A Classroom Return Delivers Results]() MANAGEMENT [Knowledge Is Power: A Classroom Return Delivers Results]() “We must understand how the world has changed so we can guide the organization properly. That's what Wharton’s GMP did for me,” says CEO Richard Pandohie. [Read More »]() [To Survive Sustained Change, Start Rehearsing]() NANO TOOLS FOR LEADERS® [To Survive Sustained Change, Start Rehearsing]() Follow five action steps to rehearse for potential disruptions, developing a culture of flexibility that helps you thrive in uncertain times. [Read More »]() Upcoming Featured Programs [classroom participants]() [Advanced Finance Program]() A Flexible Learning Journey Accelerate your career by mastering multiple in-demand disciplines within the finance industry. This comprehensive, tailored learning journey takes you through six open-enrollment programs — each led by Wharton’s renowned Finance faculty. Upon completion, you will be granted highly sought-after Wharton alumni status. [Apply Now »]() [online classroom participant]() NEW [Strategies for Accountable AI]() Oct. 16–Dec. 18, 2024 | Live Online Learn to navigate the legal, ethical, and business challenges of AI, mitigating risks and maximizing benefits. This comprehensive program offers practical frameworks for managing AI’s complexities, including accuracy, risk, transparency, and privacy. Engage with leading faculty in interactive online sessions and self-paced learning, gaining insights to enhance AI safety, trustworthiness, and compliance. Assess and improve your organization’s AI readiness, benefiting from expert guidance and peer networking. 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