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M&O Electives: “The Heart of the Heart of the Country”

M&O Electives: “The Heart of the Heart of the Country”. Dr. David Kirsch Dr. Jeff Kudisch Department of Management & Organization Elective Selection Workshop, Spring 2007. Session Outline. Who we are… What we research… What we teach… Why it matters… Your questions…. Who we are….

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M&O Electives: “The Heart of the Heart of the Country”

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  1. M&O Electives:“The Heart of the Heart of the Country” Dr. David Kirsch Dr. Jeff Kudisch Department of Management & Organization Elective Selection Workshop, Spring 2007

  2. Session Outline • Who we are… • What we research… • What we teach… • Why it matters… • Your questions…

  3. Who we are… LeadingTeachers Management & Organization Department Leading Researchers LeadingPractitioners And more: HCIT, DCE

  4. What we research… • Strategy • Organizational Behavior • Entrepreneurship • Human Resources The things you come to B-School to learn about!

  5. What we research… Knowledge + action • Opportunity recognition & exploitation • Value creation across organizational settings • Executive decisions of global impact Sound Research is the Key to Durable Knowledgeand Long-TermValue Creation

  6. What (electives) we teach… Implementing Strategy (BUMO 751) Industry & Competitor Analysis (BUMO 756) Global Strategy (BUMO 754) Leadership Development (BUMO 712) Executive Power & Negotiation (BUMO 714) Organizational Change (BUMO 720) Networks and Influence (BUMO 758) Strategic Project Management (BUMO 758) New Venture Creation (BUMO 732) New Venture Financing (BUSI 771) Corporate Venturing (BUMO 730) International Entrepreneurship (BUMO 758) Strategic Growth for Emerging Firms (BUMO 752)

  7. On the horizon… • Two Credit Courses for Fall 2007: New Venture Creation Innovation and Creativity • BUMO 714 – 1st time ever a fall section being taught in College Park! • More Schedule Tweaks Likely as MDDI Rolls Out… …Check with MPO for Details

  8. ELECTIVES (partial list): Implementing Strategy Industry & Competitor Analysis Global Strategy Executive Power & Negotiation New Venture Creation International Entrepreneurship Organizational Change DEFENSE OFFENSE What we teach…

  9. 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/ strategic alliances Inspires trust of all stakeholders; charismatic; manage outside boundaries Coach, Leadership Trapeze Quick decisions in face of change, ambiguity, & great uncertainty Proactive/Innovator/Entrepreneur/ Risk-taker Transformational/SuperLeadership What we teach… new leadership skills required at senior levels

  10. Why it matters… • What about our curriculum makes Smith unique in this field of study? • Action-learning & Research-based • Consulting & C-level • Corporate & Entrepreneurial focus • Preparing leaders for today & tomorrow The Ability to Create ValueFor Yourself! And For Others!

  11. Why it matters… How many people have experience with martial arts or boxing? How many people have experience playing chess? How many people have experience with both?

  12. World Chess Boxing Organization “Fighting is done in the ring and wars are waged on the board.”

  13. Question/Comments?

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