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Snapshot: by Andrew Policano ing, and a commitment to sustainable development; it's a require- ment. To help business schools develop the programs that will produce such well-prepared managers and leaders, AACSB International must be at the forefront of thought leadership on the most critical issues facing organizations today. Currently, these issues include globalization, innovation, and sustainability. As I approach the midpoint of my term as board chair of the association, I think it's time to take stock of the organization's priorities. It seems clear that we must continue to channel much of our energy into the areas of globalization, innovation, and sustainability. Their influence will be felt in Task Force reports, Affinity Group discussions, accreditation efforts—and virtually every initiative AACSB undertakes. B usiness has never been more global, more complex, or more rapidly changing than it is today. For that reason, it's not just a bonus for a business manager to possess an international outlook, a talent for creative problem solv- AACSB International looks at the transformative trends it must tackle as it helps shape the future of business. AACSB 52 BizEd SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010