The SEI Center for Advanced Studies in Management is the world's first "think tank" for management education. One of the Wharton School's more than 24 research centers and initiatives, the SEI Center ensures the relevance of management research and teaching to the evolving needs of business and society in the 21st century. The SEI Center joins with global thought leaders in diverse fields to anticipate the needs of management, identify forces of change, and understand emerging management paradigms. The SEI Center engages in workshops, conferences, and lectures involving senior executives, academic leaders, and students to develop research and educational initiatives to meet the future needs of management.