Rotman School Dean Discusses Successful Leadership in Hong Kong Presentation
Earth Times Sunday 15th March, 2009
Rotman School of Management, took a practitioners' look at how great leaders succeed in the worlds of business, the arts and not-for-profit organizations. This month Prof. Martin will discuss the find...
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