Signature Series

Courses for four days. Impact for a lifetime.

The Signature Series takes some of the hottest topics and key professors from the Master of Science in the Management of Technology program and offers short courses for high-tech professionals and leaders. You will gain information to use immediately on your job and to have ready for future challenges.

Signature Series courses are especially attuned to technical professionals and leaders. Series participants:

Learn in an executive-style setting with the latest delivery technologies
Gain knowledge to bridge the gap between business, technology and engineering
Incorporate their experiences into the course discussions and class exercises
Meet the other participants and have a chance to develop future business contacts
Learn from some the University of Minnesota's world-class faculty

Courses That Will Expand Skill Sets and Stretch Perspectives

The Fall 2011 series is scheduled for September 28-29 and October 11-12,
8:30 am-4:30 pm

PART ONE
September 28-29, 2011

Wednesday, September 28
Leading in Turbulent Times
In this session we’ll explore leadership attributes, capabilities and practices that distinguish the most effective leaders in the dynamic, challenging environment that has become the new business normal. Conflict management will be addressed.
Instructor: Kirk Froggatt
Senior Fellow, Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota; Vice President, Talent Development, Ecolab

Thursday, September 29
Managing Innovation in a Technological Environment
Define and explore various dimensions of innovation, e.g., invention, discovery, creativity. Discuss management of innovation in a technological setting and the benefits of it to an organization.
Instructor: Lockwood Carlson
James J. Renier Chair and MOT Faculty, Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota; President, Lockwood Carlson Consulting LLC

PART TWO
October 11-12, 2011

Wednesday, October 11
Customer-Focused Innovation
Additional information about this topic coming soon.

Thursday, October 12
Communication in a Technical Environment
Focus on effective written and oral communication principles and techniques to motivate action and effect change.
Instructor: Stephen Wilbers
Senior Fellow, Technological Leadership Institute, College of Science & Engineering, University of Minnesota; Adjunct Faculty, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota; Independent Business Writing Consultant