Tag: "Education"
Where Have All the Mentors Gone?
Mentor: Someone whose hindsight can become or your foresight I always thought I would be older when I uttered the words “when I was a young man . . .” But, here I am – a 43-year old man with one foot in the old and one in the new world. In one direction I […]
The Right to be Forgotten
With the recent press over Facebook applications sharing of personal data, I thought it would be fun for my IT Strategy class to explore the double-edged sword of Internet security and privacy. It’s a topic that directly affects them on a daily basis – whether or not they are aware of it. I was pleasantly […]
Are Personal Websites Becoming Millennial Resumes?
I’m currently teaching an IT Strategy course at a top 20 business school. In preparation for the semester, I made the decision to have my students build a very basic website. My reasoning? Simple: In today’s business world, you have to take control of your personal brand. What’s the first thing a recruiter does when […]
From the Boardroom to the Classroom: Lessons Learned
After 20 years in business, I recently fulfilled a lifelong dream: I stood in front of an aspiring MBA class and introduced myself as their instructor. Chills ran down my spine when the first student engaged me as “Professor.” Immediately following that first sensation, a wave of panic coursed through me as I realized, “I’m […]
Using DMAIC to Evaluate Business School Case Studies
As an Adjunct Professor for a Top 20 Business School, I have made a commitment to my students to provide them with not only an academically challenging program but also real life, “Monday morning” tools to help them achieve their personal and business goals. As part of my curriculum, I heavily leverage business case studies. […]
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