Stephen Lee

Visiting Lecturer

Contact Information

Primary Email:
slee1@wharton.upenn.edu

office Address:
3620 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Teaching

Current Courses

MGMT301 - Tmwrk & Intrper Influenc
Organizations emerge because individuals cannot (or do not want to) accomplish their goals alone. Therefore, an organization is most often defined as a collective oriented toward a common goal. Collaboration --in relationships and in teams -- is the building block of organizational effectiveness. That is, much of your work each day will occur in a social context, and will require you to wield influence (and be influenced). Moreover, over 80% of Fortune 1,000 companies now use teams. The ability to work effectively in teams is thus a critical skill. In this course we will use the latest evidence from the science of organizations to understand an array of tactics that can help you work with others (and manage them) as you strive to attain shared goals, especially in the context of teams. You will develop a portable toolkit of ideas related to managing team decision making, team conflict, team diversity, interpersonal influence and emotional intelligence. This is a cross-listed course. Students may enroll in either MGMT 301 or WH 301.
MGMT301002
MGMT301004
MGMT301006

Knowledge@Wharton

Neuroscience Can Help You Become a Better Leader

Not everyone is a born leader, but a new book by Wharton’s Michael Platt says that neuroscience can provide the tools to become one.

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2020/10/27

How Incubators Help Entrepreneurs Succeed

Research by Wharton’s Valentina Assenova shows that disadvantaged entrepreneurs can grow their companies significantly in terms of revenue and employment by working with incubators.

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2020/10/26

Building a Bigger Tent: How VCs Can Support Black Founders

The challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs looking for investors was the topic of the first session in Wharton’s new Beyond Business lecture series, hosted by Dean Erika James.