Michael Useem

Michael Useem is a Professor of Management and the Director of the Center for Leadership and Change Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His university teaching includes MBA and executive-MBA courses on management and leadership, and he offers programs on leadership and governance for managers in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He works on leadership development with many companies and organizations in the private, public and non-profit sectors. He is the author of The Leader’s Checklist; The Leadership Moment; Executive Defense, Investor Capitalism, Leading Up, and The Go Point. He is also co-author and co-editor of Learning from Catastrophes; co-author of The India Way and Leadership Dispatches; and co-author of the forthcoming Catastrophic Risk: How Corporate America Copes with Disruption (Oxford University Press). Mike is co-anchor for a weekly program “Leadership in Action” on SiriusXM Radio Channel 111, Business Radio Powered by Wharton.

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Managing Social and Human Capital (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Managing Social and Human Capital (Coursera)

Discover how to effectively motivate employees, structure jobs for optimal productivity, and create rewarding incentives with 'Managing Social and Human Capital'. This course, based on the successful program at Wharton, equips you with essential skills in organizational design, decision-making, and human capital management. Start transforming your workplace today!

Jun 22nd 2026
4 Weeks
Management Fundamentals (Coursera) Coursera
University of Pennsylvania

Management Fundamentals (Coursera)

Master the art of managing people effectively with Management Fundamentals, a comprehensive course designed to equip you with the key elements of successful people management. Taught by award-winning authors and experienced Wharton School professors, this course is perfect for aspiring and current managers looking to enhance their leadership skills.

Jun 15th 2026
4 Weeks
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