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MOT '18 Alumnus Abdul Dire Adds Author to His Credentials
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In addition to being an applications engineering supervisor at 3M, Abdul Dire has recently added author to his title.
MOT Best Capstone Award - The 2020 Version!
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One of the (many!) highlights of the M.S. in the Management of Technology (MOT) program is the capstone project, which all students complete as an individual effort in the last two semesters.
MOT 2020 Graduate Uses Capstone to Make an Impact on Rural Health
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Peter Drucker, the father of management thinking, is quoted as saying, “The relevant question is not simply what shall we do tomorrow, but rather what shall we do today in order to get ready for tomorrow.”
TLI Instructor, Security Expert: Anarchists, Extremists Organized to Heighten Civil Unrest in Twin Cities
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TLI faculty member and security expert Michael Rozin — who led a team of former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, Green Berets and CIA agents to protect companies and assist the government during recent civil unrest in the Twin Cities that followed the killing of George Floyd — said that organized anarchist and extremist groups were behind the majority of fires and gunshots during the worst three-day period of the unrest.
"I, too, am struggling”: An Account of Leadership during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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However unprecedented this situation is, we must rely on our fundamental leadership skills, things we learned and practiced during the M.S. in Management of Technology (MOT) program, to endure and thrive.
TLI Faculty Member, Defense Expert: Bring Back the Rapid Innovation Fund
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In an opinion article for National Defense, TLI faculty member and defense expert Chip Laingen, CDR recommends reviving the Defense Department's Rapid Innovation Fund, which states was "arguably the best among (funding strategies of the past decade) for its access to small business innovation and its commercial outcomes."
A Message for TLI's MOT 2020 Graduates
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As the Technological Leadership Institute’s (TLI) 2020 graduates join others from around the University of Minnesota and within the College of Science and Engineering for a virtual commencement on May 16, the TLI staff and faculty would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations and thank you.
Preparing to Lead During the Current COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
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We are now finding ourselves in the middle of a global healthcare crisis, a global economic crisis and a global humanitarian crisis. It is not the first, nor will it be the last we face, which makes it worth reflecting on essential skills that can help us contribute meaningful solutions at all levels of our organizations.
A Message From Our Interim Director: Leadership, Resilience and Commitment During COVID-19
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As we navigate these uncharted waters, the likes of which we have never seen before, I want to reassure each of you that the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) remains steadfast and committed to our mission of developing the next generation of technology leaders.
MDI 2017 Alumna Shares DIY Face Mask Tips
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Shannon (Smith) Williamson, a 2017 graduate of the M.S. in Medical Device Innovation (MDI) program and 2011 graduate of the B.S. in Apparel Design program, pursued a career in the medtech sector to combine her passions for design and healthcare.