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Just Ask - Negotiations and Conflict Management
As part of the Simmons MBA program, I recently completed the Negotiation and Conflict Management (GSM 470) class taught by Dr. Paula Gutlove. We learned that women tend to have difficulty asking for something, especially if that something is for themselves. Whether...
The Simmons Experience is More Than Just Classes
When starting graduate school, one may never think about the opportunities it has to offer past the pages of reading and numerous papers that need to be written. Some graduate students may only have time to complete their course work...
Panelists Discuss Need for Girls' Education
Simmons recently hosted a panel presentation highlighting the need for girls' education in the developing world. The event - Educate, Empower, Transform: The Role of Girls' Education in the Developing World - included Simmons School of Management Professor of Practice Patricia...
Business View: 40 years of progress for women - yet more needs to be done
By Dean Cathy Minehan, Featured in the Boston Business Journal This year marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Simmons College School of Management -- the first MBA program in the world focused on creating women business leaders. In...
Dean Cathy Minehan Quoted in The Boston Globe
Dean Cathy Minehan was quoted in the Boston Globe article "Special skills can help land emerging Mass. jobs." In the article Dean Minehan discusses the newly launched Simmons Health Care MBA....
A Message to Graduating Students
Graduation is an important time to reflect on our experience here at Simmons. For those who are graduating, you are about to embark on a new exciting chapter in your life. You have challenged yourself academically, pushed yourself in many...
International CGO Conference: "Interrogating Intersectionality: What's Missing and What's Next?"- Register by June 15th- $50 STUDENT FEE ADDED
INVITATIONInterrogating Intersectionality: What's missing and what's next?Hosted by the Center for Gender in OrganizationsSimmons College School of Management, Boston, Massachusetts, USA June 29 - July 1, 2013 STEP 1- REGISTER (by June 15th) STEP 2- EMAIL ABSTRACT (by June 15th)...
School of Management Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Four decades ago, founding Deans Anne Jardim and Margaret Hennig recognized the need to educate women business leaders and created the Simmons School of Management. On May 7, 2013, more than 200 alumnae/i, faculty, staff, and friends celebrated 40 years...
"Girl Rising"
On Friday, April 26, 2013 the Simmons College and Simmons School of Management hosted a movie screening of "Girl Rising," a film about 9 girls from 9 different countries who all have something in common, they all have incredible inner...
Health Care at a Crossroads: Making it Work in Massachusetts
Boston, MA - On April 25, 2013 the Simmons School of Management hosted Health Care at a Crossroads: Making it Work in Massachusetts to celebrate the launch of the new Simmons Health Care MBA...
May 1st CGO Event: WORKING WITH SHARKS: A Pakistani Woman's Story of Countering Sexual Harassment in the United Nations
Dr Fouzia Saeed will talk about her recently published book where she has described a case of sexual harassment she filed against a senior UN official in Pakistan. The case became a landmark for a national struggle in Pakistan that...
Study Shows Women Breadwinners Are 'Proud' But Keep Financial Role in Household Private
Simmons Study Also Finds Female Breadwinners and Partners Often Don't Discuss Women's Lead Financial Role; Women Breadwinners Still Retain Majority of Home and Childcare Responsibilities Despite the booming number of women serving as household breadwinners, a new study of mid-to-senior...
Simmons Leading Entrepreneur Series presents Barbara Lynch April 29th
James Beard Award-winner and Relais & Châteaux Grand Chef Barbara Lynch is regarded as one of Boston's--and the country's--leading chefs and restaurateurs. As CEO of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, Barbara oversees the operations of eight concepts and employs over 200 people....
Dean Cathy Minehan participated in a panel discussion at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
Simmons School of Management Dean Cathy Minehan participated in a panel discussion at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 13th annual breakfast for the business community focused on the 2013 economic outlook for the region. The story ran in the Boston...
Marcela Aldaz-Matos '06SM, '07SMC delivered keynote address at Girl Scouts Leadership Conference
More than 150 middle and high school girls attended this year's Girl Scout Leadership Conference at Simmons College Sunday, Jan. 27, and heard a keynote address from Marcela Aldaz-Matos, executive vice president for the Boston Chapter of ALPFA, a leading non-profit Latino...
CGO presents "Educate, Empower, Transform: The Role of Girls' Education in the Developing World " April 22
The Center for Gender in Organizations, in partnership with Simmons Institute for Leadership and Change, 85 Broads Boston Chapter and Room to Read, will present a panel discussion entitled "Educate, Empower, Transform: The Role of Girls' Education in the Developing...
Simmons Leadership Conference Celebrates "Women of Influence"
Speakers Include Actress Viola Davis, Financial Powerhouse Sallie Krawcheck, and Technology Thought Leader Charlene Li Simmons College today announced the speakers for its April 2 premier Simmons Leadership Conference, the longest running women's leadership forum in the country. Focusing on...
Simmons Professor Mary Shapiro Featured in Boston Globe
Simmons School of Management Professor Mary Shapiro was featured in the Boston Globe on December 9th. The article " Narrowing the gender gap in male-dominated industries" discusses a recent study conducted by Simmons College that finds that Girl Scouts are...
Simmons College to Host National Discussion on Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards, Dec. 12
As part of a national campaign to increase the presence of women on U.S. corporate boards, Simmons College will host a 2020 Women of Boards luncheon and expert panel discussion, Dec. 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Linda K....
Are You Doing Invisible Work?
In September, the Women's Initiative Forum hosted a fascinating discussion with Joyce Fletcher on the subject of Invisible Work. Download her article Invisible Work: The Disappearing of Relational Practice at Work in CGO Insights 35. Dr. Fletcher started the discussion...
Career Choices of Middle Schoolers Tend to be Highly Gendered
Simmons College and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Study Illustrates Impact of Societal Influences, Suggests Significant Effect on Future Workforce. Most middle school students are listening when their parents tell them to aim for "whatever career makes you happy." However,...
Simmons Professor Paula Gutlove Featured in Huffington Post
SOM Professor Paula Gutlove was featured in the Huffington Post on November 8th. Her blog post titled Flirting With Negotiation--Redefining 'Feminine Charm' which discusses the study done at U.C. Berkeley to quantify and measure what the researchers call "feminine charm,"...
Reading List
Here's a sampling of what we're reading right now. Please let us know what books are on your night stand, so we can add them to a future list! Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H....
Special Event at Simmons: Gender Diversity in U.S. Company Boardrooms
Special Event at Simmons: Gender Diversity in U.S. Company Boardrooms 12/12/12 Boston: Promoting Gender Diversity - and the Bottom Line Be part of the national conversation. Join us for lunch and a panel discussion at Simmons College! Lunch and Panel...
Management Magazine Wins Gold Award
The Communications Management program's (MCM) student-produced Management Magazine was recently named the winner of the 29th Gold Circle Awards Program of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA)....
Dean Cathy Minehan Moderates "Women and Financial Literacy: Evidence Across Countries"
The Council for Economic Education (CEE) hosted "Women and Financial Literacy: Evidence Across Countries" at Simmons School of Management on October 11. The event featured speaker Dr. Annamaria Lusardi, Denit Trust Distinguished Scholar in Economics and Accountancy, The George Washington...
Simmons School of Management Ranked #1 "Greatest Opportunity For Women" in Nation by The Princeton Review
Simmons Also Ranked #5 Among "Best Green MBA" Programs The Simmons School of Management has once again been ranked #1 in the category of "Greatest Opportunity for Women" by The Princeton Review, in its 2013 guidebook of "The Best 296...
CGO TJX Speaker Series: How Status-Based Counter Tactics Can Block Organizational Change
"Gender, Status and Organizational Change: How Status-Based Counter Tactics Can Block Organizational Change" Event, October 1, 2012 A workshop with Kate Kellogg, MBA, PhD Dual agenda change efforts linking equity and effectiveness are the hallmark of what we call the...
Dean Cathy Minehan Interviewed in WSJ on Why a Women's Business School May Be Best Training Ground
Simmons School of Management Dean Cathy Minehan was featured in the Wall Street Journal on why women's colleges are the best training ground for success in a male-dominated business world....
Meet Simmons School of Management at the 2012 Forte Forum
No matter what your current career or industry, nothing gives you the power to shape your own future like attaining an MBA. At this intimate, interactive event designed specifically for women wanting to pursue an MBA you will have the...
CGO announces winners of the 2012 Scholarly Contributions to Educational Practice Advancing Women in Leadership Award
The Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO), in collaboration with the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division (GDO) of the Academy of Management (AoM) is pleased to announce the presentation of a new award that we have sponsored and...
Boston Business Journal Features Op-ed by Simmons SOM Dean and YWCA President
The op-ed below by Simmons School of Management Dean Cathy Minehan and YWCA Boston Sylvia Ferrell-Jones appeared in the Boston Business Journal, June 22, 2012....
Remarks by SOM Dean Cathy E. Minehan to Brown Brothers Harriman Women Leaders Program
School of Management Dean Cathy Minehan presented at the Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) Women Leaders Program on May 23rd, 2012. Below is the full transcript of her speech....
Students in the Communications Management Program Launch the Inaugural Issue of Management Magazine
This month, the students of the Simmons School of Management's Communications Management Program launched the inaugural issue of Management Magazine. Highlighted articles include: From the First Stitch Eileen Fisher has crafted a brand based on values embraced by employees...
MBA Oath
One of the most impressive aspects of the Simmons MBA program is its focus on principled leadership. It's woven throughout our curriculum, embodied by our faculty and now, as students, we have the opportunity to take our dedication to principled...
Businesswomen are Lukewarm on the Effectiveness of Women's Networks
Bucking the notion that the establishment of a women's network at work is a key strategy to advancing women in organizations, a new survey finds that many businesswomen have a lukewarm opinion about the ability of these groups to promote...
UAE Travel Course Promotes Globally Inclusive Leadership
Students say Experience was Transformative Professor Lynda Moore, accompanied by Professor Deborah Marlino, took 16 MBA students to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for nine days in March. The study-travel course focused on a cross-cultural comparative analysis of Emirati women...
MKS Instruments Appoints Elizabeth A. Mora '89SM to Board of Directors
MKS Instruments, Inc., a global provider of technologies that enable advanced processes and improve productivity, announced the appointment Elizabeth A. Mora '89SM to its Board of Directors effective May 7, 2012. Mora is the Chief Financial Officer of The Charles...
Finding your Forté
Ever wondered if there was someone out there who could answer all of your questions about business school the moment they popped into your head?If this sounds like something you'd like, then you must check out the Forté Foundation. It's...
The Life of a Dual-Degree Candidate
When I tell my friends that I am pursuing two Masters degrees at the same time, they often think I'm crazy. Pursuing one Masters degree is challenging enough never mind two. As a dual degree candidate at Simmons Gender/Cultural Studies...
Eight months down, eight to go!
Earning an MBA in sixteen months is no mean feat. Deadlines for projects and papers come and go quickly, and before you know it one semester is winding down while another is about to begin. In the fast-paced environment of...
CGO Hosts Forums in Japan
In April, the Center for Gender in Organizations with Business and Professional Women Japan hosted Japanese Women's Leadership Initiative forums in Wakayama and Yokohama, Japan. The keynote speaker was Mari Kuraishi, CEO of GlobalGiving, a micro fundraising website that...
CGO Hosts African Higher Education Leaders
Through a renewed grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Center for Gender in Organizations continues to work with the leaders of gender equity efforts in five Sub-Saharan African universities. In April 2012, CGO hosted a meeting of...
Simmons entrepreneur starts nonprofit to educate disabled children in Africa
Non-profit management and entrepreneurship MBA student Obiageli Ukadike recognized a serious education gap in Ghana, Africa. People with physical disabilities are often shunned from mainstream society and denied access to quality education. To combat this injustice, Oby co-founded The WaWa...
School of Management supports women entrepreneurs with Silverman Business Plan Competition
UPDATE: Obiageli with The WaWa Project wins the 2011 Silverman Business Plan Competition and $10,000 for her non profit. Congratulations! Entrepreneurship is a vital part of our economy and is a direct path to leadership. The American Express OPEN State...
Simmons College to Host International Women Fulbright Scholars for Leadership and Strategy Training
More than 35 international women Fulbright Scholars will descend on the campus of Simmons College, beginning March 7, for a three-day strategy and leadership caucus, as part of the distinguished 2012 Fulbright Leadership and Re-entry Seminar for Women from the Western...
Simmons Professor Teresa Nelson, Ph.D. to Participate in White House Summit on Women's Entrepreneurship
Professor Teresa Nelson of Simmons College, Elizabeth J. McCandless Chair in Entrepreneurship and director of the School's Entrepreneurship Program, will speak as part of a panel moderated by U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, at the White House Summit on Women's Entrepreneurship...
CGO provides Bystander Awareness Training to Five College Consortium
On January 19 and 20, Simmons Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) provided Bystander Awareness Training to the Five College Consortium at Amherst College. Bystander Awareness Training provides specific examples and skills of civil courage to empower bystanders to take on...
SOM Funds New CGO Research Stream
CGO is pleased to announce that the School of Management is funding a year-long research effort: Gender in All Its Complexities: Using the Simultaneity Model to Explore Multiple Differences and Gender Intersections in Organizations. Headed by CGO scholar, Evangelina Holvino,...