Michael Useem

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Michael Useem
Alma mater University of Michigan
Harvard University
OccupationAcademic
Employer Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
Parent Ruth Hill Useem

Michael Useem is an American academic. He is the William and Jacalyn Egan Professor of Management at Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, [1] where he is also the director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management. [2] He is the author of several books.

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References

  1. "Michael Useem". Management Department. Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
  2. Javetski, Bill (September 2012). "Leading in the 21st century: An interview with Michael Useem". McKinsey & Company. Retrieved March 4, 2018.