Archive Posts
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Learn Tech Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley Immersion
As the Star Tribune’s Adam Belz pointed out Sunday, many Minnesota technology companies are being sold and moving operations to large tech firms.
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Dean Lenway: innovation and a "second machine age"
In a second machine age, digital computational power will augment human cognition going forward, just as steam power augmented human strength after the industrial revolution – the first machine age. What does this mean to innovation, to business models and to the academy, asks Dean Lenway. -
The Landscape of Family Business
The Landscape of Family Business map reveals the breadth of challenges family business owners must navigate in the short-term, while at the same time preparing for the long-term in order to establish a family business that endures for generations. -
Fowler Business Challenge is for all Tommies
The Fowler Business Concept Challenge is an entrepreneurial competition, but "it’s not just for students who study entrepreneurship. Many of the competition’s best ideas come from students across campus, who see a better way of doing something in their field of study,” says David Deeds. -
Protecting Pa5$w0rds and Personal Information
Russian hackers. Retail data breaches. Heartbleed. When Internet security breaches occur, many consumers don’t so much as bat an eyelid. This begs the question: in the world of big data, what would make someone change their passwords? -
Dean Lenway on differentiators for the Opus College of Business brand
Shortly before beginning her new job on Aug. 1, Dean Lenway spoke with Twin Cities Business about how she intends to lead the St. Thomas business college and connect with the Twin Cities business community. Former Dean Christopher Puto, in a separate interview, talked with TCB about the condition of the Opus College, including the philosophy behind revamping the MBA program. -
Success measured in verbs?
Consider and establish measurable goals before writing a plan suggests MBC program director Mike Porter - not the other way around. -
A Short Guide to Critical Thinking
Whether currently in the classroom or a seasoned alumnus, most of us could improve our critical thinking skills. Here are the eight most effective ways to do just that. -
Is Getting an Advanced Degree a Good Career Move?
What is the right point in a career to look into getting an advanced degree? Guest blogger Chris Ohlendorf of Versique Executive Search and Consulting, has the answer.