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Management and Organization at the Smith School. David Kirsch Jeff Kudisch With a Special Guest Appearance by 2 nd Year MBA: Matt Welsh, President, MBA Consulting Club. M&O Research. Knowledge + action Opportunity recognition & exploitation Executive decisions of global impact
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Management and Organization at the Smith School David Kirsch Jeff Kudisch With a Special Guest Appearance by 2nd Year MBA: Matt Welsh, President, MBA Consulting Club Leaders for the Digital Economy
M&O Research Knowledge + action • Opportunity recognition & exploitation • Executive decisions of global impact • Powerful combination for competitive advantage Leaders for the Digital Economy
Old Paradigm All knowing Domestic vision Predicts future from past Uses power Works alone Inspires trust of top management Director Analysis paralysis Reactive Management New Paradigm Learner Global vision Intuits the future; ID opportunities Use power plus facilitation Teaming/partnerships/ networks Inspires trust of all stakeholders; charismatic Coach, Leadership Trapeze Quick decisions in the face of change & ambiguity Proactive/Innovator/ Entrepreneur Transformational Leadership/ SuperLeadership New Leadership Skills are Required at Senior Levels Leaders for the Digital Economy
Curriculum • The M&O curriculum at the Smith School emphasizes strategy, innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and skills to drive change • Consulting, Entrepreneur and C-level focus • Professional skill development • Robust & comprehensive • Resources (e.g., HCIT, Dingman Center) Leaders for the Digital Economy
Industry Value • What about our curriculum makes Smith unique in this field of study? • Action learning • Consulting and Entrepreneurial focus • Preparing leaders for today and tomorrow Leaders for the Digital Economy