Columbia Business School

Managing Your Business in a Shifting Global Environment

Columbia Business School

General Management

About Programme

At a time of economic upheaval and geopolitical realignment, global business demands new thinking. Our Managing Your Business in a Shifting Global Environment program prepares senior executives to navigate complexity, seize emerging opportunities, and lead decisively in a shifting world. Participants will explore four critical shifts shaping today’s global landscape:

An unpredictable economic climate—tariffs, currency swings, regulatory flux, and geopolitical pressure
The new rules of global operations—shifting trade routes, currency exposure, and the case for redundancy
Transformative technologies—AI and beyond, redefining how business gets done
Smarter decision-making—how to lead confidently, act quickly, and connect the dots in complex environments

Over two days, learn directly from Nobel laureates, operations experts, and global tech advisors helping top leaders stay ahead.

Programme Content

Leading Under the New Global Economic and Geopolitical Reality

Glenn Hubbard—former Chair of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers—joins Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz to explore how current U.S. policies are reshaping the global economy. Together, they’ll examine the long-term impact of tariffs, international tensions, and the evolving role of the U.S. dollar. Drawing from firsthand experience in shaping economic policy, both leaders offer critical insights into the dynamics influencing markets and global power structures today.

Responding to the Shifting Landscape of New Technologies

Technology is moving at warp speed—and companies that can’t keep up risk falling behind. In this forward looking session, Hod Lipson, a pioneer in robotics and AI, charts the trajectory of technological innovation and shares strategies to stay competitive. From automation to machine learning, you’ll gain a framework for anticipating disruption and leading with confidence in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Managing Global Operations

Geopolitical friction and rising protectionism are prompting companies to rethink how and where they operate. In this session, Medini Singh—an acclaimed expert in operations management—provides strategic guidance on adapting to shifting supply chains, consolidating global assets, and identifying new paths for growth. Expect clear, practical solutions designed to increase resilience and drive operational efficiency.

Making Critical Decisions in Times of Uncertainty

In an unpredictable world, decision-making becomes a defining leadership skill. Moran Cerf—whose frameworks have guided two U.S. administrations—delivers a powerful session on how to lead through ambiguity. Learn how to build systems that surface the right information, structure organizations for speed and clarity, and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.

Programme Audience

Managing Your Business in a Shifting Global Environment is designed for executives at all levels who are looking to navigate their organizations through global challenges and rapid change.

The audience profile may include, but is not limited to:

CEOs, COOs, and senior executives seeking to future-proof their businesses
General managers and business unit leaders responsible for international strategy, operations, or growth
Strategy, risk, and innovation professionals managing global uncertainty and emerging trends
Entrepreneurs and founders operating across borders or in volatile markets

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