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Strategic Innovation Career
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Meg Thompson Meg Thompson
Business Director
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Barry Thomas Barry Thomas
Faculty Director
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The Impact Zone

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The Impact Zone

Mentoring

As a member of the Strategic Innovation Career Academy, you already have an advantage over other MBAs.

First, your academy faculty director, Barry Thomas, is watching carefully over the SMI and Supply Chain and Analytics curriculum to ensure it's relevant and doing its job: preparing you for your career.

Barry Thomas, second from right, with Tippie MBAs Tracy Suits, Albert Chu, and Jordan Fife

The second differentiator: your personal coach, the academy business director Meg Thompson. The director uses her deep industry experience to help you develop as a leader and hone the soft skills required of a professional in your field. Because of Tippie's focus on individual attention, you'll have constant access to your coach, who'll give you individualized attention that will make you a success.

Why Partner with the Academy Director Team?

The academy business directors are seasoned professionals and excellent mentors, not to mention a great resource for contacts in the industry. Professor Thomas and Mrs. Thompson understand SMI and productivity improvement inside and out, and will help ensure you have the mental acumen to climb the ladder. All of the academy leaders are here to make sure you're equipped with the right tools to succeed.

Personal Coaching & Mentoring

  • Collaborate with your coach to create a personal development plan to help you smooth any rough edges and achieve your career goals.
  • Meet regularly to review your progress and ensure you're on target to develop in areas where you need it the most.
  • Learn the right way to develop relationships with top employers.
  • Create a dialogue with key faculty regarding relevant and current topics, facilitated by your track's academy director.
  • Guide learning outside the classroom.