New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies

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New Map for Product Managers: Superpower Grand Strategies

Instructor: Thomas P.M. Barnett

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Analyze global economic shifts caused by climate change and demographic transitions to identify emerging market opportunities
Develop strategic frameworks for decision-making within evolving North-South geopolitical dynamics
Design adaptive business strategies that capitalize on superpower competition and emerging markets

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31 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Master the strategic frameworks needed to navigate today's rapidly shifting global economic landscape.

In this executive-focused course, you'll develop actionable insights into how three converging forces—climate change, demographic aging, and the rise of the global middle class—are fundamentally transforming international markets and creating unprecedented strategic challenges and opportunities. Leveraging cutting-edge research and practical case studies, you'll learn to anticipate how shifting North-South dynamics reshape markets, identify emerging competitive advantages, and develop resilient business strategies for an increasingly complex global environment.

What's included

6 videos12 readings7 assignments

6 videos Total 103 minutes

1.0.1 Mapping This Century's Global Tectonics to Shape Future Leadership Generations - Video 18 minutes
1.1.1 The Triumph of US-Style Globalization - Video 25 minutes
1.2.1 Globalization's Evolution - Video 15 minutes
1.3.1 Globalization's Security Landscape - Video 19 minutes
1.4.1 The Three Zones of Security Integration - Video 17 minutes
1.5.1 Analytic Drill: Observe Your Global Market - Video 10 minutes

12 readings Total 49 minutes

Welcome to the Course! 2 minutes
Course Syllabus 4 minutes
FAQs 1 minute
1.0.2 Mapping This Century's Global Tectonics to Shape Future Leadership Generations - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
1.1.2 The Triumph of US-Style Globalization - Lesson Summary 10 minutes
1.2.2 Globalization's Evolution - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
1.3.2 Globalization's Security Landscape - Lesson Summary 8 minutes
1.4.2 The Three Zones of Security Integration - Lesson Summary 5 minutes
1.5.2 Analytic Drill: Observe Your Global Market - Lesson Summary 2 minutes
Leverage Your Learning Today! 1 minute
Weekly References 1 minute
Image Citations 1 minute

7 assignments Total 42 minutes

Weekly Quiz 1 30 minutes
1.0.3 Mapping This Century's Global Tectonics to Shape Future Leadership Generations - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
1.1.3 The Triumph of US-Style Globalization - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
1.2.3 Globalization's Evolution - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
1.3.3 Globalization's Security Landscape - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
1.4.3 The Three Zones of Security Integration - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
1.5.4 Analytic Drill: Observe Your Global Market - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes

What's included

6 videos7 readings8 assignments

6 videos Total 104 minutes

2.0.1 A Horizontal World Made Vertical - Video 17 minutes
2.1.1 The Dawning of the Anthropocene Epoch - Video 21 minutes
2.2.1 Middle Earth vs The New North- Video 23 minutes
2.3.1 The Demographic Transition Explained - Video 22 minutes
2.4.1 The Imperative and Cost of Cashing in a Demographic Dividend - Video 16 minutes
2.5.1 Analytic Drill -Orient Your Enterprise - Video 6 minutes

7 readings Total 34 minutes

2.0.2 A Horizontal World Made Vertical - Lesson Summary 6 minutes
2.1.2 The Dawning of the Anthropocene Epoch - Lesson Summary 8 minutes
2.2.2 Middle Earth vs The New North - Lesson Summary 6 minutes
2.3.1 The Demographic Transition Explained - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
2.4.2 The Imperative and Cost of Cashing in a Demographic Dividend - Lesson Summary 5 minutes
2.5.2 Analytic Drill - Orient Your Enterprise - Lesson Summary 1 minute
Leverage Your Learning Today! 1 minute

8 assignments Total 44 minutes

Weekly Quiz 2 30 minutes
2.0.3 A Horizontal World Made Vertical - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
2.1.2 The Dawning of the Anthropocene Epoch - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
2.2.3 Middle Earth vs The New North - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
2.3.3 The Demographic Transition Explained - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
2.4.3 The Imperative and Cost of Cashing in a Demographic Dividend - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
2.5.3 OODA Loop - Orient Your Enterprise - Process Check 2 minutes
2.5.4 Analytic Drill - Orient Your Enterprise - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes

What's included

6 videos9 readings7 assignments

6 videos Total 117 minutes

3.0.1 Who Shall Rule the Global Middle Class? - Video 18 minutes
3.1.1 The Superpower Brand Wars to Come- Video 21 minutes
3.2.1 Superpower Integration Models - Video 26 minutes
3.3.1 Superpower Competition Styles - Video 20 minutes
3.4.1 The Struggle in Cyberspace - Video 25 minutes
3.5.1 Analytic Drill: Decide on Your Strategic Approach - Video 7 minutes

9 readings Total 43 minutes

3.0.2 Who Shall Rule the Global Middle Class?- Lesson Summary 6 minutes
3.1.2 The Superpower Brand Wars to Come - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
3.2.2 Superpower Integration Models - Lesson Summary 10 minutes
3.3.2 Superpower Competition Styles - Lesson Summary 5 minutes
3.4.2 The Struggle in Cyberspace - Lesson Summary 10 minutes
3.5.2 Analytic Drill: Decide on Your Strategic Approach - Lesson Summary 2 minutes
Leverage Your Learning Today! 1 minute
Weekly Citations 1 minute
Image Citations 1 minute

7 assignments Total 47 minutes

Weekly Quiz 3 30 minutes
3.0.3 Who Shall Rule the Global Middle Class? - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
3.1.3 The Superpower Brand Wars to Come - Knowledge Checks 3 minutes
3.2.3 Superpower Integration Models - Knowledge Checks 4 minutes
3.3.3 Superpower Competition Styles - Knowledge Checks 3 minutes
3.4.3 The Struggle in Cyberspace - Knowledge Checks 3 minutes
3.5.3 Analytic Drill: Decide on Your Strategic Approach - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes

What's included

6 videos9 readings7 assignments

6 videos Total 104 minutes

4.0.1 The Western Hemisphere is Primed for North-South Integration - Video 17 minutes
4.1.1 Why the West Will Win- Video 18 minutes
4.2.1 How the United States Can Lose - Video 26 minutes
4.3.1 “America's First” as Feasible Regionalization Strategy - Video 25 minutes
4.4.1 Analytic Drill: Act on Global Throughlines - Video 8 minutes
4.5.1 Course Review & Preview of Follow-On Class- Video 10 minutes

9 readings Total 34 minutes

4.0.2 The Western Hemisphere is Primed for North-South Integration - Lesson Summary 5 minutes
4.1.2 Why the West Will Win - Lesson Summary 6 minutes
4.2.2 How the United States Can Lose - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
4.3.2 “America's First” as Feasible Regionalization Strategy - Lesson Summary 7 minutes
4.4.2 Analytic Drill: Act on Global Throughlines - Lesson Summary 3 minutes
4.5.2 Course Review & Preview of Follow-On Class - Lesson Summary 3 minutes
Leverage Your Learning Today! 1 minute
Weekly References 1 minute
Image Citations 1 minute

7 assignments Total 44 minutes

Weekly Quiz 4 30 minutes
4.0.3 The Western Hemisphere is Primed for North-South Integration - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
4.1.3 Why the West Will Win - Knowledge Checks 3 minutes
4.2.3 How the United States Can Lose - Knowledge Checks 3 minutes
4.3.3 “America's First” as Feasible Regionalization Strategy - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
4.4.3 Analytic Drill: Act on Global Throughlines - Knowledge Checks 2 minutes
4.5.3 Course Review & Preview of Follow-On Class- Knowledge Check 2 minutes

What's included

4 readings2 assignments

Instructor

Thomas P.M. Barnett

University of Maryland, College Park

2 Courses 165 learners

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