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SOM alumna named President of Starwood Hotels, North America
BOSTON (March 12, 2008) Denise Coll, a 1995 graduate of the Simmons School of Management in Boston, has been named president of Hotel Group, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., North America. Coll previously was general manager, area manager and... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 12, 2008
SOM alumna appointed Director of Foundation Services at Federal Street Advisors
SOM alumna Jennifer Christian Murtie was recently appointed to the newly created position of Director of Foundation Services at Federal Street Advisors. Christian Murtie has worked for Federal Street Advisors for four years and in her new capacity will provide... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 5, 2008
SOM Professor returns from teaching workshop in Ethiopia
Deborah Kolb, the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women & Leadership at the SOM, recently returned from Ethiopia, where she led an executive education class titled “Enhancing Leadership: Negotiation Skills for Women” March 4-6, 2008. Kolb helped participants develop practical... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 4, 2008
SOM alunma featured in article about a new kind of professional
SOM alumna Stephanie Creary is featured in the Boston Globe article “Portfolio careerists revel in change” on February 28, 2008. The article talked about a new kind of professional: “The Portfolio Careerist,” or someone who has multiple careers often in... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 28, 2008
SOM entrepreneurship professor speaks to Simmons alumnae group in Florida
On February 6, 2008, Teresa Nelson, the Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship spoke at the Florida Gold Coast Simmons College Alumnae Club about “10 Things Everyone Should Know about China.” Attendees included members of the Simmons College alumnae chapters... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 6, 2008
2008 Leadership Conference featured in The Boston Globe
The 2008 Leadership Conference “Dialogue & Discovery” was featured in the Living Arts section of The Boston Globe on February 6, 2008. The article, entitled “Star Search,” discusses the importance of booking famous speakers as a way to boost conference... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 6, 2008
SOM faculty member Deborah Kolb is quoted in CareerBuilder.com article
SOM faculty member Deborah Kolb was quoted in CareerBuilder.com’s article entitled “Men Rule—At least in Workplace Attitudes” on February 5, 2008. The article is about people’s perception of women leaders in the office. Kolb states, “In our society, leadership has... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 5, 2008
SOM entrepreneurship professor speaks at Academy of Management meeting
On February 2, 2008, Teresa Nelson, the Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship, spoke at the Executive Committee meeting of the Entrepreneurship Division of the Academy of Management. Dr. Nelson spoke about working to promote scholarship that will reach academics... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 2, 2008
MBA.com article addresses misconceptions women have about MBA
MBA.com published an article entitled Women and the MBA: A Perfect Match addressing common misconceptions women have about pursuing their MBA. The article states that business schools want more qualified female applicants, but some female applicants may have misconceptions about... More»
In MBA News | Posted January 29, 2008
Leading global entrepreneur to guide female business students during year-in-residence at Simmons School of Management
BOSTON (January 18, 2008) - Radha Ramaswami Basu, a veteran Hewlett Packard executive who launched the company’s India operations, became the chairman and chief executive of a successful software company, and broke numerous professional and personal barriers, will share her... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 18, 2008
SOM Professor of Entrepreneurship Teresa Nelson to moderate Boston Women in Finance panel discussion
The E. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship Teresa Nelson will be moderating the Boston Women in Finance panel discussion entitled “Funding Sources and Funding Process for Various Stage Entrepreneurial Ventures” this Thursday, January 17. The event will take place from 5:30... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 17, 2008
Singing the praises of women in leadership
The 2008 Leadership Conference “Dialogue & Discovery” was highlighted in the Names section of The Boston Globe. The highlight provides an overview of the upcoming conference. “Grammy Award-winning singer Gloria Estefan will deliver the closing keynote address and paleoanthropologist Louise... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 14, 2008
Simmons School of Management Leadership Conference Pays Tribute to Inspirational Leadership of Benazir Bhutto
BOSTON (January 14, 2008) The Simmons School of Management today announced that its May 3 premier Leadership Conference will pay tribute to the late Benazir Bhutto, a two-time conference keynote speaker, for her inspirational leadership and personal courage. Bhutto, former... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 14, 2008
Simmons School of Management Faculty Member Jill Avery Quoted in NY Times
On December 26, 2007, Simmons School of Management professor Jill Avery was quoted in the New York Times article Ritz’s New Approach Stresses Fun Over Function discussing the new Ritz Cracker ad campaign aimed at linking fun to the buttery... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 4, 2008
Faculty Member Deborah Kolb quoted in "Bury Your Opinion, Shortchange Your Team"
SOM faculty member Deborah Kolb is quoted in this article about team communication and conflict management strategies. Kolb states “You can’t create a connection across difference unless you understand the concrete situation in which the other person is acting. You... More»
In MBA News | Posted December 24, 2007
WBZ News interviews SOM faculty member Susan Sampson
WBZ News interviewed SOM faculty member Susan Sampson on December 21, 2007. Sampson discussed slumping sales in the 2007 holiday shopping season. Sampson stated “There isn’t any real must-have fashion at the moment, so people are just buying general things—sweaters... More»
In MBA News | Posted December 21, 2007
The Society for Human Resource Management Names Dr. Deborah Kolb as a Top Selling Author
The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), the world’s largest association devoted to human resource management, has named Simmons Professor Deborah Kolb as a top selling author for Her Place at the Table: A Woman’s Guide to Negotiating Five Key... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted November 29, 2007
WBZ News interviews SOM faculty member Susan Sampson
WBZ News interviewed SOM faculty member Susan Sampson on November 19, 2007. Sampson discussed the 2007 holiday shopping season. Sampson stated “Things are a little slow, they’re off to a slow start. The National Retail Federation did a survey that... More»
In MBA News | Posted November 19, 2007
"Good Morning America" Features Simmons School of Management Faculty Member Debbie Kolb
On November 10, 2007 ABC “Good Morning America” featured Simmons School of Management professor Deborah Kolb as a key part of an interesting feature segment about women and negotiating. The piece was about the culturally-induced hesitancy that many women have... More»
In SOM News | Posted November 10, 2007
CGO and Faculty Member Deborah Kolb Mentioned in "How does gender affect negotiation?"
The Center for Gender in Organizations and Simmons School of Management faculty member Deborah Kolb are mentioned in the Harvard University Gazatte article “How does gender affect negotiation?” The article discusses the scholastic side of negotiation and “Gender and Negotiation,”... More»
In CGO News | Posted November 8, 2007
Why Aren't More Women Leaders in the Workplace?
Simmons School of Management’s leadership development program with Time Warner is featured in The Salary Reporter Blog “Why Aren’t More Women Leaders in the Workplace?” The blog discusses how Slyvia Ann Hewlett’s “Off-Ramps and On-Ramps” book, “examines Time Warner’s Breakthrough... More»
In SOM News | Posted November 8, 2007
Simmons School of Management Makes Top Global List for Educating Students in Corporate Social Responsibility
Aspen Institute Cites Simmons Leadership for Attention to Social, Environmental Issues BOSTON (October 22, 2007) The Simmons School of Management in Boston is one of the top 100 business schools in the world in the integration of social and environmental... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 31, 2007
Simmons School of Management Alumna Named SVP of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer of The Conference Board
Simmons School of Management alumna Toni L. Riccardi has been named Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer of The Conference Board. Most recently, Riccardi served The Conference Board as Senior Advisor on Diversity and Inclusion. Until... More»
In MBA News | Posted October 30, 2007
SOM Faculty Member Stacy Blake-Beard Awarded "The Extra Mile Award"
On October 26, 2007 Simmons School of Management faculty member Stacy Blake-Beard presented “Mentoring as an Antidote to Unconscious Bias” at the Compact for Faculty Diversity. At the plenary lunch she was presented with one of the Compact for Faculty... More»
In MBA News | Posted October 26, 2007
Results of the 2007 Silverman Business Plan Competition
Competition for Women Entrepreneurs Nets Simmons School of Management Graduate $20,000 for Ecotourism start-up BOSTON (October 26, 2007) A recent MBA graduate creating her own ecotourism consulting company targeting Africa won $20,000 in seed money and in-kind prizes during the... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 15, 2007
Simmons College Hosts Second Annual Business Plan Competition For Women Entrepreneurs, To Award $20,000
Local Women Entrepreneurs Compete for $20K to Start or Grow Their Own Ventures BOSTON (Oct. 11, 2007) Three women entrepreneurs will compete for $20,000 in seed money and in-kind prizes to launch or grow their own ventures, as part of... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 11, 2007
Results of Silverman Business Plan Semi Finals!
On October 4, 2007 the SOM was abuzz as a total of twelve semi finalists presented their plans to the semi finals’ judges, comprised of 18 successful entrepreneurs and others involved in the entrepreneurial economy. Semi Finalists consisted of alumnae... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 5, 2007
SOM Faculty Member Mary Shapiro quoted in Miami Herald article "Who's left for vital role of 'wife'?"
SOM faculty member Mary Shapiro is quoted in this article discussing the struggle women face day to day trying to juggle tasks at both work and home. The article examines the phasing out of a traditional house wife and the... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 4, 2007
Faculty Member Susan Sampson quoted in "Reaching out to luxury lovers"
Simmons School of Management faculty member Susan D. Sampson is quoted in the Telegram article “Reaching out to the luxury lovers” on the new luxury mall the Natick Collection. In the article Susan says “We’re rapidly becoming the haves and... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 30, 2007
Innovative Program Launched to Empower Women in Japan to Become Leaders for Social Change
Simmons School of Management, Fish Family Foundation Lead New Initiative BOSTON (September 25, 2007) In an innovative new program designed to help empower women in Japan to break through their traditional background roles and become leaders in social change, several... More»
In CGO News | Posted September 28, 2007
Simmons School of Management Alumna Mindy Kohl Appointed as Director of Investor Relations at Sapient
Sapient appoints Simmons School of Management Alumna Mindy Kohl as Director of Investor Relations. Mindy is “a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience spanning investor relations, finance and marketing primarily in the technology industry, Kohl will drive... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 25, 2007
See Professor Deborah Kolb speak at the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT
Professor Deborah Kolb will be speaking at the Emerging Technologies Conference at MIT on September 25, 2007. She will be part of a panel discussing “Leadership Management: Power and Politics.” The panel will center on technical women and leadership in... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 25, 2007
SOM Faculty Member Debbie Kolb quoted in Newsday.com
SOM faculty member Debbie Kolb is quoted in the article “The Office depicted on TV’s ‘MAD MEN’ offers a jolt of hisotric reality.” The article discusses the work environment on AMC’s new drama “Mad Men.” The show is set in... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 2, 2007
Climb the Ladder or Build Your Own
SOM faculty member Margaret Heffernan featured in More magazine. This article on ways a women can make it to the top compares the experiences of SOM faculty member Margaret Heffernan and Carol Bartz, Executive Chairman of Autodesk. The article discusses... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 2, 2007
Wall Street Journal Article Features SOM Alumna Jennifer Christian Murtie and Professor Debbie Kolb
The Wall Street Journal article “Advice for Women on Developing a Leadership Style” includes the story of Simmons School of Management alumna Jennifer Christian Murtie. In the article Jennifer discusses the growth process she went through in becoming a leader... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 28, 2007
Simmons SOM Educates Greater Boston CEOs
The August 17th Boston Business Journal article “Suzanne Weber: Breaking the mold” features Simmons School of Management alumnae Suzanne Weber CEO of Development Guild/DDI, a consulting firm for nonprofits. In this article Suzanne discusses the value of having her MBA... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 27, 2007
Professor Debbie Kolb Quoted in Herald News
Professor Debbie Kolb is quoted several times in the article “Women make less because they don’t ask for more.” In the article Debbie discusses the importance of timing when negotiating a raise and she also mentions a potential danger women... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 27, 2007
"Women on the Verge of Corporate Power in Latin America"
Simmons School of Management’s Center for Gender in Organizations, in partnership with Ernst & Young, surveyed 172 companies in six countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru to determine whether Latin American women are making progress in advancing through... More»
In MBA News | Posted August 20, 2007
Associate Professor Mary Shapiro interviewed in the Boston Globe Sunday Magazine
SOM Associate Professor Mary Shapiro was interviewed in the August 5 Boston Globe Sunday Magazine in an article titled “Survive The Interview Stumpers.” In the article, Shapiro provides helpful tips on surviving the job interviewing process and provides coaching on... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 10, 2007
SOM's Laura Morgan-Roberts on CNBC's The Millionaire Inside
Simmon’s School of Managment faculty member Laura Morgan-Roberts appeared on CNBC’s The Millionaire Inside. The Millionaire Inside is a new CNBC series, featuring a today’s top money mentors.The show with Laura aired on (7/28) at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 27, 2007
SOM Commencement Speaker Simmons Alumna Ann Fudge '73
Simmons alumna Ann Fudge ‘73, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Young & Rubicam Brands - one of the world’s leading global marketing communications groups - addressed the SOM MBA Class of 2007 at the school’s 33rd commencement... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 17, 2007
Professor Stacy Blake-Beard Featured on NBC's Today Show
Simmons School of Management Professor Stacy Blake-Beard was featured on NBC’s Today show July 15, in a segment focusing on companies with strong networking programs for women. She spoke about the important role networking plays in helping women advance their... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 16, 2007
Mary Shapiro, Cynthia Ingols and Stacy Blake-Beard Published in Harvard Business Review
In their letter to the editor, Shapiro, Ingols, and Blake-Beard comment on an article published in the February 2007 issue of Harvard Business Review entitled “Off-Ramp—or Dead End?” The letter makes the case for women who use flexible work arrangements... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 16, 2007
Simmons School of Management Professors Sylvia Maxfield, Bonita Betters-Reed, and Lynda Moore featured in Edward Elgar Publishing Book of the Month
Simmons School of Management Professors Sylvia Maxfield, Bonita Betters-Reed and Lynda Moore contribute to the second volume of The Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education. The handbook is a collaboration of perspectives and research of 35 leading scholars in entrepreneurship... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 13, 2007
Shattered Magazine features SOM Ways Women Lead: 28th Annual Women's Leadership Conference
Shattered’s article discusses the Simmons School of Management’s 28th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference. In the article Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands is quoted saying “We advocate the rich mosaic of leadership styles that women bring to organizations. We advocate leadership in all... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 1, 2007
Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands invited to serve as a Technical Advisor for the research project Women in Healthcare Leadership
Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands, and CGO Affiliate, has been invited to serve as a Technical Advisor during 2006-2008 for the research project Women in Healthcare Leadership. The study is being conducted by Catalyst, the Women’s Health Program at the University of... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 6, 2007
"The New Kid Out of College and Reporting to Work for the First Time?"
The Simmons School of Management 2002 survey on mentoring is mentioned in the New York Post article “The New Kid Out of College and Reporting to Work for the First Time? Here’s what you need to know.” The author says... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 4, 2007
SOM undergrad students visit Raja Easa Al-Gurg in Easa Saleh Al-Gurg Tower
AME Info: The Ultimate Middle East Business Resource reports on the trip taken by 19 undergraduate Simmons business students and Professors Lynda Moore and Vipin Gupta. During their trip the students and faculty met with Mrs. Raja Al-Gurg, President of... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 3, 2007
"Inspiring Transformations", the latest publication featuring the findings of an external impact assessment of the CGIAR Women's Leadership Series
In recognition of their 10-year milestone for delivery of women’s leadership courses, G&D commissioned in-depth research to find out whether there are long-term impacts for the women who have participated and, in turn, whether they’ve been able to affect the... More»
In CGO News | Posted June 1, 2007
Simmons School of Management Partners With Indian Business School to Give Women MBA Students Global Business Experience
Students at the Simmons School of Management in Boston will be able to study at India’s premier business school and gain valuable global business experience under a new partnership between Simmons and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. The partnership... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 22, 2007
IIMC, Simmons Partner to Boost Woman Power
Coverage about the new partnership between the School of Management (SOM) and the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta appeared in the May 17 Economic Times of India, the article described the venture - which is designed to give faculty and... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 17, 2007
Professor Deborah Kolb quoted in article "Salary gap between men and women persists"
Deborah Kolb, the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women & Leadership was quoted in the Worcester Business Journal article “Salary gap between men and women persists.” In this article examining pay disparities between men and women Kolb said “one of... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 14, 2007
Professor Teresa Nelson quoted in the Boston Globe article "Woman of Color on the Move"
Teresa Nelson, the SOM Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor in Entrepreneurship, was quoted in a May 13 article “Woman of Color on the Move,” about the growth of minority women entrepreneurs.
In SOM News | Posted May 13, 2007
SOM Studies Business in India, Holds First Study-Abroad Course
As India takes its place as a leading global economic power, the SOM is taking steps to help its students and faculty learn more about Indian business, economy, and society. Sharing Business Strategies In January, SOM Professors Stacy Blake-Beard and... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 11, 2007
Patricia Deyton interviewed on WUNI-TV (Channel 27) Noticias Nueva Inglaterra
SOM Professor and Center for Gender in Organizations Director Patricia Deyton, was interviewed by Noticias Nueva Inglaterra on WUNI-TV (Channel 27), the local affiliate of the national Univision network, which produces the No. 1 Spanish-language news program in New England... More»
In CGO News | Posted May 7, 2007
Simmons College and Madrinas Partner on Needs of Rapidly Growing Number of Latina Professionals
Recognizing the rapidly growing number of Latinas flooding the corporate workplace, the Simmons College School of Management and Madrinas - a national network for Latina professionals - are forming a unique partnership to develop resources and strategic programs to help... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 7, 2007
Madrinas - SOM Alliance
Latinas represent one of the fastest growing groups of women entering the U.S. workforce today, with numbers estimated to reach 9.2 million by 2010. Recognizing this trend, the School of Management (SOM) and Madrinas - a national network for Latina... More»
In CGO News | Posted May 4, 2007
Fulbright Fellowship
Professor Lynda Moore has been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Fellowship under the Fulbright U.S. Scholars Program. The Fulbright program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is established to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 1, 2007
Bringing the work home: Women find fulfillment in home-based businesses
Assistant Professor Mary Shapiro is quoted in “Bringing the work home: Women find fulfillment in home-based businesses” an article discussing women looking for more flexible work solutions. Mary says “No longer does the employer manage a person’s career. Each individual... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 30, 2007
Deborah Kolb to be a Guest on What's Working Today
Deborah Kolb, Ph. D., Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership will be a guest on What’s Working Today on Grapevine Talk Radio Network. The show will air live on April 18, 2007 5:30 Eastern time. Deborah will be... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 13, 2007
Assistant Professor Mary Shapiro is Quoted in HR Magazine Article "Peak Performance"
Assistant Professor Mary Shapiro is quoted in “Peak Performance” an article discussing the hurdles women face climbing the ladder in HR. Professor Shapiro says “women often start their careers at the bottom of HR and move up. Men, on the... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 6, 2007
CGO Diversity Training, Being an Effective Bystander: Lessons in Civil Courage, Featured at New England Human Resources Association Spring Meeting
The new CGO diversity training, Being an Effective Bystander: Lessons in Civil Courage, was featured at the spring meeting of the New England Human Resources Association (NEHRA). CGO affiliates Stacy Blake-Beard and Maureen Scully were joined by True Story Theater... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 2, 2007
Simmons School of Management Awarded Second $10,000 Grant from The Boston Foundation
The School of Management has been awarded a second $10,000 grant from The Boston Foundation to continue its work under the auspices of Patricia Deyton, CGO Director and specialist in nonprofit management, to create a virtual manual for nonprofit organizations... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 1, 2007
Simmons School of Management MBA student Mandy Osborne '07 is featured in the Boston Business Journal
Simmons School of Management MBA student Mandy Osborne is featured in the Boston Business Journal “MBA All-Stars.” Throughout the article Mandy discusses how her experience at Simmons has been “an incredible journey of self discovery.” Mandy’s self discovery has led... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 16, 2007
Walt Palvo Speaks at Simmons School of Management on Business Ethics and Organizational Accountability
On March 13, 2007 Professor Bruce Warren and Associate Professor Sylvia Maxfield had Walt Palvo, a convicted white-collar felon, speak to three undergraduate classes and the MBA class on business ethics and individual and organizational accountability. Palvo’s talk is part... More»
In MBA News | Posted March 16, 2007
Simmons School of Management's 10-day travel course to India featured in The Statesman
The Simmons School of Management’s 10-day travel course to India, titled “A Cross-Cultural Comparative Analysis of Women Leaders,” was featured in a March 14 article in The Statesman, one of India’s oldest English newspapers. During the course, School of Management... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 14, 2007
Professor Deborah Kolb Quoted in Article "Corporate America May Still Be a Boys Club"
Professor Deborah Kolb is quoted in the article “Corporate America May Still Be a Boys Club.” In this article discussing the perception struggles women face as leaders. Professor Kolb says: “In our society, leadership has been coded as masculine. To... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 6, 2007
Visiting professor and entrepreneur, Margaret Heffernan launches new book
In her new book How She Does It: Redefining power and the nature of success for the 21st century, Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship Margaret Heffernan examines the success of women-run companies. Women-run companies are more likely to stay in business... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 2, 2007
NECN Webcast: Professor Mary Shapiro reveals surprising findings from SOM/HP survey
Professor Mary Shapiro was featured on NECN recently, discussing “How women are coming up with creative ideas to stay on the job while not necessarily reporting to the office.” Professor Shapiro spoke on findings from the SOM/HP survey of 400... More»
In In the Media | Posted January 23, 2007
CGO Bystander Awareness Training at the Five College Consortium Diversity Day
Maureen Scully and Gina LaRoche provided the newly created program of Bystander Awareness Training to over 100 participants at the Five-College Consortium Diversity Day, held at Amherst College in Northampton, MA on January 18. Maureen and Gina also gave the... More»
In CGO News | Posted January 18, 2007
Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune and other media intrigued by new Simmons survey.
The results of the recent SOM research study on women and work were featured in the January 28th Boston Globe. In “Flex for success: Opting to balance life and work is no longer a career-ender,” Mary Shapiro shared findings of... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 17, 2007
"The Snob within," Prof. Marlino weighs in for Boston Globe
The Boston Globe’s January 15 article, “The Snob within; Living large—or at least trying to—is not just for the rich anymore,” delved into society’s latest trend: luxury living. The article discusses the shift of snobbery into mass appeal. Living rich... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 16, 2007
Patricia Deyton, CGO Director, participates in the Official Launch of the 2008 Colloquium on Women's Leadership and Empowerment in Monrovia, Liberia
On January 16th, the official launch was held on the first anniversary of the inauguration of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia and the first democratically elected woman president of an African country. The official launch was hosted by President... More»
In CGO News | Posted January 16, 2007
Simmons Study Finds 90% of Working Women Use Flexible Options vs "Opting Out"
With all the hype in the popular press about women “opting out” of leadership and abandoning their careers, the SOM collaborated with HP in a survey of 400 professional women and found that most women in our sample are not... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 15, 2007
Professor Ingols & Alumna Ishihara publish in The CASE Journal
Simmons SOM Associate Professor and CGO Faculty Affiliate Cynthia Ingols recently published her case study entitled, “Reborn Kyoto” in The CASE Journal in the fall of 2006. The study was co-authored by SOM Alumna Erika Ishihara ‘03. “Reborn Kyoto” is... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 14, 2007
SOM Alumna Jacqueline Morby, of TA Associates, interviewed by Pittsburgh Post Gazette
SOM Alumna Jacqueline Morby ‘78 is a senior director for TA Associates, a Boston-based private equity firm. Read her interview with the Pittsburg Post-Gazette in the January 7 article, “Talking with: Jacqueline Morby/She’s betting on tech’s rise in the region.”
In MBA News | Posted January 14, 2007
Prof. Nelson featured in Boston Herald's Women's Business
In the January 1 Women’s Business article “Programming entrepreneurship for success,” Simmons SOM Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship Teresa Nelson presented her argument that entrepreneurship can be taught and learned in school. “Going to school won’t make you an... More»
In MBA News | Posted January 5, 2007
Sampson, director of Prince Program in Retail Management, quoted in Boston Globe
SOM associate professor and director of the Prince Program in Retail Management, Susan Sampson, was featured in the December 22 Boston Globe article entitled, “Retailers start last sales blitz,” comparing the final shopping days before Christmas to Black Friday. Many... More»
In SOM News | Posted January 3, 2007
Executive Education, director Sheehan mentioned in NAFE
The NAFE Magazine (National Association of Female Executives) article, “Back to School” offered details in finding the perfect program when looking for a midcareer boost. The article said, “Executive education can make the difference between a career trajectory that levels... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted December 19, 2006
$300K grant awarded to CGO for work in Africa
The Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) at Simmons School of Management has been awarded a grant in the amount of $300,000 to continue its work in collaboration with six sub-Saharan African universities to support change initiatives for gender equity... More»
In CGO News | Posted December 7, 2006
CGO director Patricia Deyton quoted in NY Times
The November 13 issue of the New York Times quoted CGO director Patricia Deyton in the article, “Lessons in Management from the for-profit world.” The article showcased General Electric’s ACFC (At the Customer, For the Customer), a training program provided... More»
In CGO News | Posted November 18, 2006
"Parental Guidance" Wall Street Journal article looks at need for MBA schools to extend support to moms
The Wall Street Journal discusses the need for support and outreach efforts for mothers in business schools in the September 20 article, “Parental Guidance.” While MBA moms are still a small minority in the MBA classroom, each year the percentages... More»
In MBA News | Posted November 2, 2006
Professor Deborah Kolb featured on CNN
Simmons SOM’s Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership, was featured on CNN American Morning on October 6, in a segment discussing the recent Representative Mark Foley scandal. Hosts Soledad O’Brien and Miles O’Brien asked whether there... More»
In SOM News | Posted November 1, 2006
"Breaking through the glass ceiling" Globe article features Professor Kolb
Simmons School of Management was featured in the September 17 Boston Sunday Globe article, “Breaking through the glass ceiling,” which looks at the recent shift in numbers of women taking up management positions. The article said, “Simmons College offers an... More»
In MBA News | Posted October 31, 2006
Simmons Executive Education for women highlighted in Wall Street Journal
The September 25 article “Female Training Classes Flourish” in the Wall Street Journal featured academic programs offering women-only executive education programs. This included Simmons College Executive Education, where enrollments have risen 30% in the past three years to 700 in... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted October 30, 2006
Entrepreneur Magazine names SOM's entrepreneur program best in New England
SOM’s Entrepreneurship Program has been chosen as one of the 25 best programs in the nation - and number one in New England - by Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review, which surveyed more than 700 schools to arrive... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 30, 2006
Prof. Maxfield presents to Procter & Gamble in Columbia
On October 24-26, Simmons SOM Associate Professor Sylvia Maxfield visited Bogota, Colombia to address Procter & Gamble staff at a Latin American region-wide meeting on diversity. Her presentation topic was, “Women on the Verge: Corporate Power in Latin America.” Maxfield... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 24, 2006
MBA grads need to find a good "fit" with employers says Boston Herald
The October 2 Boston Herald article entitled “Small Cos., giants seek employee ‘fit’” featured Simmons SOM acting director of Career Services Lisa Toby. The article discussed MBA graduates going into the workforce seeking jobs on the basis of “whether you... More»
In MBA News | Posted October 15, 2006
Prof. Blake-Beard presents at Omega Institute
On October 14, Simmons SOM Associate Professor Stacy Blake-Beard presented at the Omega Institute’s “Enlightened Power: How Women are Changing the Way we Live” at the Rhinebeck Campus, Rhinebeck, New York. Blake-Beard’s talk focused on “Building the Link Between Mentoring... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 15, 2006
CGO starts research partnership with Merck
The Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) has signed a contract with Merck & Co., Inc. to conduct research in their Latin American markets to assist Merck in its efforts to advance women into leadership roles in the company. Headed... More»
In CGO News | Posted October 1, 2006
Prof. Sampson speaks at Lowe's "Women in Retail Leadership"
Simmons SOM professor Susan Sampson, Director of the Prince Program in Retail Management, was the keynote speaker at a retail leadership conference entitled “Women in Retail Leadership” hosted by Lowe’s Home Improvement. The title of her talk was “The Workplace... More»
In SOM News | Posted October 1, 2006
MBA Program, Prof. Gupta featured in Indian publication Times of America
Simmons SOM’s MBA Program was featured in the September 19 edition of Times of America in the article “Empowering Women.” The article focused on the SOM’s drive “to empower women to overcome the barriers that limit them from taking and... More»
In MBA News | Posted September 27, 2006
Executive-in-Residence Susan Schor quoted in Globe
The Sept. 24 Boston Globe article “Mavericks start up with a purpose—not just a business plan” described how “maverick” businesses today are less defined by their use of technology and more by their “strategic originality” in approaching the market. Another... More»
In SOM News | Posted September 24, 2006
Simmons named one of "50 Top Colleges for African Americans" by Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise magazine, a respected national business magazine for African Americans, has named Simmons College as one of the nation’s “50 top colleges for African Americans” in its September 2006 issue. Read the full Simmons College Press Release
In SOM News | Posted September 1, 2006
U.S. News & World Report & Princeton Review rank Simmons as a top college in the country
Simmons College has been named a “Best College” in the 2007 U.S. News & World Report rankings of “America’s Top Colleges.” Simmons was also named in the 2007 Princeton Review “Best 361 Colleges.” Read the Simmons College Press Release
In SOM News | Posted September 1, 2006
Simmons helps "tackle the leadership deficit"
Nationwide, companies are facing an oncoming leadership gap between aging baby boomers and the next generations. The August 6 Boston Globe article, “Tackling the Leadership Deficit, Colleges gear up to train students to take charge,” featured colleges striving to thwart... More»
In MBA News | Posted August 17, 2006
Prof. Nelson featured in Globe article on growth strategies
The August 13 article, “The mad scramble for market share can trip up growth-hungry businesses,” in the Boston Globe, analyzed the link between capturing market share and boosting profitability. The article offered up examples of America West floundering while Southwest... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 14, 2006
Prof. Blake-Beard, Mind Your Bizness featured in Boston Globe
“Girls with a head for business” featured Simmons SOM’s Mind Your Bizness event in the City & Region section of the Boston Globe on July 30. This was the 3rd annual conference for teen girls hosted by Teen Voices and... More»
In CGO News | Posted August 11, 2006
FORTUNE recognizes Simmons as a top innovative program for entrepreneurs
FORTUNE Small Business (March 2006) spotlights ten universities that offer some of the most innovative programs for fledgling business owners. The article recognizes Simmons School of Management for its cutting-edge six-month MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program tailored specifically to women... More»
In SOM News | Posted August 8, 2006
SOM mentioned as a "women-friendly MBA program" in PINK
In the August/September issue of PINK magazine, the article, “The MBA Factor: Make the grade and pump up your earning power” featured Simmons School of Management as a “women-friendly MBA program.” Simmons SOM is a business school that has designed... More»
In MBA News | Posted July 31, 2006
SOM/HP Survey highlighted in PINK article on negotiation
The August/September issue of PINK magazine published the article “How do you get what you want?” The article presented the benefits of negotiating in the workplace. One trend among women: the tendency to work hard, assume they’ll be rewarded. But... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 31, 2006
SOM workshop "Mind your Bizness" recognized in Boston Herald
On July 24, the Boston Herald featured the Simmons SOM event “Mind your Bizness” in the “Who Knew?” section. The workshop, co-sponsored by Teen Voices, was presented to teen girls interested in business careers. Simmons SOM associate professor and Center... More»
In CGO News | Posted July 31, 2006
Prof. Maxfield speaks at Corporate Community Involvement Conference
Simmons SOM Associate Professor Sylvia Maxfield gave the plenary address at the 2006 Corporate Community Involvement Conference “Connecting to the Business” on July 27-28 at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C. About 300 people were in attendance for her... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 28, 2006
Marlino and Wilson contribute to Latina Girls: Voices of Adolescent Strength in the U.S.
Simmons SOM professors Deb Marlino and Fiona Wilson co-authored a chapter in the book, Latina Girls: Voices of Adolescent Strength in the United States (June 2006). Their chapter is titled “The Career Expectations and Goals of Latina Adolescents: Results from... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 21, 2006
Professional Woman's Magazine highlights CGO's Prof. Deyton
The article “Women Leaders in Management Companies Surpass National Average” in the July-Sept. edition of Professional Woman’s Magazine discusses obstacles that businesswomen still face today. One of the more significant obstacles facing women in the workplace today is the opportunity... More»
In CGO News | Posted July 20, 2006
Simmons BA/MBA program featured in the Bay State Banner
The June 22 Bay State Banner article “College degrees aid women in ongoing career advancement,” featured Simmons School of Management’s combined BA/MBA program for women with partial college degrees who are considering reentering a degree program. The article says, “Women... More»
In MBA News | Posted July 20, 2006
Prof. Kickul published in International Journal of E-Learning
Simmons SOM Associate Professor Jill Kickul co-authored “Closing the Gap: Impact of Student Proactivity and Learning Goal Orientation on E-Learning Outcomes,” published in the July 2006 edition of the International Journal of E-Learning. Read the article here
In SOM News | Posted July 18, 2006
Ernst & Young sponsors "Women on the Verge II: Corporate Power in Latin America"
Ernst & Young has contributed $35,000 to Simmons School of Management and the Center for Gender in Organization (CGO) to sponsor Associate Professor Sylvia Maxfield’s work on the project “Women on the Verge II: Corporate Power in Latin America.” The... More»
In CGO News | Posted July 18, 2006
Boston Business Journal asks Simmons SOM Dean "How to: Choose an MBA Program"
Choosing an MBA program can be a critical decision for a businesswoman. The Boston Business Journal’s “How To:” section featured the article, “Master the search: Look beyond brand for your MBA,” in the July 14-20, 2006 edition. The article urges... More»
In MBA News | Posted July 14, 2006
Prof. Kickul participates in Business NH Magazine's roundtable on entrepreneurship in NH
In 2004, NH ranked 42nd in the nation for the number of women-owned businesses. This less than desirable fact prompted Business NH Magazine to partner with the Women’s Business Center (Portsmouth, NH) to host a roundtable with some of NH’s... More»
In SOM News | Posted July 14, 2006
Small Business Success interviews entrepreneurship instructor Wilson on juggling the roles of entrepreneur and student
Simmons SOM Instructor Fiona Wilson was quoted in the Small Business Success article, “Balancing Act, Juggling the roles of an entrepreneur and a student proves challenging yet rewarding for female business owners.” The article reflected on the challenges of busy... More»
In MBA News | Posted July 12, 2006
Prof. Kickul offers advice on mentoring relationships for entrepreneurs in Women's Business
Simmons SOM’s Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship Jill Kickul contributed the article “Mentors connect students to aspirations” in the July 1 edition of Women’s Business. “Mentoring provides students with the opportunity to take what they learn in the classroom... More»
In MBA News | Posted July 5, 2006
Prof. Blake-Beard speaks to AstraZeneca
Simmons SOM Associate Professor Stacy Blake-Beard gave three teleconference presentations for AstraZeneca on June 30. The teleconferences were held in conjunction with the field AZAAN Learning & Growth objective to Educate Mentors to Drive Retention and Engagement. Each of the... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 30, 2006
Prof. Blake-Beard receives award from Robert Toigo Foundation
On June 14, 2006, Simmons SOM associate professor Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard received the Thought Leadership Award from the Robert Toigo Foundation and its Annual Gala at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel in New York City. Blake-Beard was recognized for her work with... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 30, 2006
"Are Women Better Entrepreneurs?" visiting professor writes for Forbes
Simmons SOM Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship, Margaret Heffernan, contributed the article “Are Women Better Entrepreneurs?” in the June 27 edition of Forbes. Heffernan writes about the series of repeat successes from women across the country: “Every day, 420 women go... More»
In MBA News | Posted June 28, 2006
CGO Director Patricia Deyton attends dinner for new president of Chile
Patricia Deyton, Director of the Center for Gender in Organizations at the Simmons School of Management, attended a precedent-setting dinner for 400 top women leaders to honor the new president of Chile, Her Excellency President Michelle Bachelet, in Washington, D.C... More»
In CGO News | Posted June 28, 2006
Entrepreneur magazine asks Prof. Kickul about college women and entrepreneurship
While it’s evident that women-owned business are growing at an increasing rate, are women in college also eager to go into that career path? The “Girls Club” article in the July 2006 issue of Entrepreneur interviewed entrepreneurial experts including Simmons... More»
In MBA News | Posted June 27, 2006
Simmons SOM alumna Deegan '78 holds Camp CEO
The June 27 Daily News Tribune article “Camp teaches about realizing dreams” featured Simmons SOM alumna Gail Deegan ‘78, former executive vice president and CFO of Houghton Mifflin Co. and board member of the Patriots’ Trail Council, who created Camp... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 27, 2006
Lucia Luce Quinn, EVP of Boston Scientific, to speak at 2006 MBA Commencement
Lucia Luce Quinn, Executive Vice President of Boston Scientific Corporation, will speak at the ceremony, which takes place at 10:00 am on August 4, 2006. Quinn joined Boston Scientific in 2005 and is responsible for company-wide Human Resources efforts, including... More»
In MBA News | Posted June 23, 2006
Prof. Kolb interviewed on Business Beat featuring SOM/HP survey
Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership at Simmons SOM was interviewed on the Business Beat, a 30-minute Q&A program on local business and economic-development issues hosted by Steven Jones-D’Agostino on June 18. The show discussed the... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 21, 2006
Prof. Kolb featured in Korean The Women's News
Simmons SOM Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, Deborah Kolb, had her article “Don’t Get Trapped: Negotiate the Conditions for Your Success” published in The Women’s News (Korean) on March 31. Her article focuses on the appropriate moves... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 21, 2006
Part-time track option at Simmons SOM featured in Boston Globe
Many women choose leave the workforce for personal reasons. But recent research shows that most of these women plan on returning to the workplace in the near future. The Boston Globe’s May 14 article, “From Mommy Track to Back on... More»
In MBA News | Posted June 18, 2006
Prof. Guertler presents at State Street
Simmons SOM Associate Professor of finance Indra Guertler, along with 5 MBA students from her investment class, gave a presentation entitled “Improving your Financial Future” to State Street’s Professional Women’s Network on June 15, 2006. This session was broadcasted to... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 16, 2006
Deborah Kolb to lead seminar at W.L. Gore
Dr. Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership and CGO Faculty Affiliate, will present the seminar “Yes, and…Negotiating Conditions for Success” at W.L. Gore & Associates in Newark, DE on June 23, 2006.
In CGO News | Posted June 15, 2006
CGO researchers teach gender equity workshop in South Africa
Simmons SOM Center for Gender in Organziations (CGO) Senior Research Faculty Dr. Evangelina Holvino, assisted by CGO Coordinator Tara Hudson, recently visited South Africa to facilitate a workshop for six sub-Saharan African universities. The workshop, held May 22-26, brought together... More»
In CGO News | Posted June 7, 2006
Prof. Kolb speaks at Mayo Clinic
Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, gave a talk at the Mayo Clinic’s Conference on Career Advancement for Women on June 6, 2006 in Rochester, Minnesota.
In SOM News | Posted June 6, 2006
Prof. Guertler featured on Microsoft.com
The May 2 Microsoft Momentum article “Getting a Grip” explores midsize companies’ biggest financial challenge: managing expenses. Many companies are looking at how to improve the management of indirect expenses, from business travel to office supplies. One barrier that companies... More»
In SOM News | Posted June 2, 2006
Prof. Deyton presents workshop at Boston Center for Youth and Families
On April 3, 2006 Simmons SOM professor and CGO Interim Faculty Director Patricia Deyton conducted a two-hour workshop “Mission, Ethics and Leadership” for 20+ members of the staff of the Boston Center for Youth and Families, a pilot project between... More»
In CGO News | Posted June 1, 2006
Dean Merrill-Sands quoted in Fortune on women in business
The May 29 issue of Fortune “Women in Business” article asked: Why are there so few women in corporate leadership? Simmons SOM Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands offered her point of view on how to solve the problem. “Companies on the cutting-edge... More»
In MBA News | Posted June 1, 2006
Prof. Ingols leads workshop for Dana Farber
On May 16, Professor Cynthia Ingols gave a four hour workshop titled “Negotiating Our Way to Healthy Competition” to the entire staff of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Development Office which is headed by Sue Paresky ‘81.
In Executive Education News | Posted May 25, 2006
Prof. Kickul and MBA Certificate in Entrepreneurship featured in Boston Globe
“From Start-Up to Success” (Boston Globe, May 14, 2006) brought out that “Not long ago, venture capitalists seemed hungry to back almost anyone whose ideas for products or services promised them a fast fortune. Times have changed. It still takes... More»
In MBA News | Posted May 18, 2006
Prof. Maxfield quoted in Globe article on CEO conduct
The May 15 Boston Globe article, “Boards keep eye on CEO conduct,” reflected on the shift in public companies’ attitudes toward CEO personal misconduct. Many company boards are moving toward a “no-tolerance” policy in regards to CEO personal misconduct. Last... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 15, 2006
Prof. Kolb quoted in article on gender wage gap
The April 25 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel quoted Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, in the article, “After four decades without relief, women must stand up for equal pay.” After four decades of the Equal Pay Act... More»
In MBA News | Posted May 8, 2006
Boston Globe article highlights CGO's active bystander trainings
The May 7, 2006 Boston Globe article “Diffusing the workplace’s small wrongs” highlighted the active bystander training convened by the Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) at Simmons School of Management (SOM) in March. The Globe’s “Balancing Acts” columnist Maggie... More»
In CGO News | Posted May 8, 2006
Prof. Kickul's paper published in International Journal of E-Learning
The SOM’s Jill Kickul, Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship, had her paper “Closing the Gap: Impact of Student Proactivity and Learning Goal Orientation on E-Learning Outcomes” published in the July 2006 edition of the International Journal of E-Learning. Visit... More»
In SOM News | Posted May 6, 2006
Deborah Kolb presents to Women in Alternative Assets
On May 24, 2006 Dr. Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership and CGO Faculty Affiliate, presented to Women in Alternative Assets in Boston, MA, on the topic of her recent book Her Place at the Table.
In CGO News | Posted May 5, 2006
Professor Kolb speaks at Annual Dispute Resolution Conference
Dr. Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership spoke at the Annual Dispute Resolution Conference at the University of Washington School of Law on April 28. Her session was titled “Yes, And…: Negotiating the Conditions of Leadership... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 28, 2006
Dean Merrill-Sands and Prof. Kolb moderate at Conference Board's Women's Leadership Conferences
Simmons SOM Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands and Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, moderated a panel discussion at the Conference Board’s Women’s Leadership Conferences held in both New York (April 4-5) and San Diego (April 26-27). The... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 27, 2006
Principles of Power Leadership Conference featured in Boston Globe
The April 23 Boston Sunday Globe featured two articles highlighting the 2006 Simmons SOM Leadership Conference held April 22 at the World Trade Center in Boston. “Women advised not to try to ‘do it all’” focused on the panel discussion... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 25, 2006
Deborah Kolb speaks at MassWIT Senior Executive Women's Roundtable April 25
Dr. Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership and CGO Faculty Affiliate, spoke as a panelist at the MassWIT Senior Executive Women’s Roundtable “Women in Collaboration: Breaking All The Rules” on April 25, 2006. This event marks... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 25, 2006
Women's eNews looks at women entering the workforce
In the April 7 Women’s eNews, the article, “Young Women Face Culture Shock in First Jobs,” looks at the transition that many women make from school to work. Some women feel that it is unclear how to interact with a... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 19, 2006
Professor Blake-Beard speaks at Wellesley College
Simmons SOM Associate Professor and CGO Faculty Affiliate Stacy Blake-Beard spoke at the Wellesley College Postdoctoral Fellows Luncheon on April 18 at the College Club. The title of her discussion is, “Mentors and Success in the Academy: Tips for Postdocs... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 18, 2006
CGO Director Patricia Deyton quoted on women's non-profit opportunities
Patricia H. Deyton, Interim Faculty Director of the Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) and Assistant Professor of Management at the Simmons School of Management, was quoted in the April 17, 2006 article “Women Break Through Glass Ceiling in Non-Profit... More»
In CGO News | Posted April 18, 2006
SOM holds panel on Corporate Social Responsibility
On April 10, Simmons SOM hosted a panel discussion titled “Corporate Social Responsibility: Learning from Best Practices.” Panelists featured leaders that have found that social responsibility and success don’t have to be mutually exclusive concepts. Panelists shared their best-practice solutions... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 12, 2006
Professor Clarke attends Financial Education Association annual meeting
Simmons SOM assistant professor of finance, Patricia Clarke, presented her paper “Using Personal Finance Bestsellers to Motivate Learning and Financial Literacy: An Application” at the Financial Education Association annual meeting in San Antonio, TX, April 6-7. As part of her... More»
In MBA News | Posted April 10, 2006
Her Place at the Table referred to in Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The March 31 “Inside Entrepreneurship: Temper flaws with help from mentors” column from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer answered a reader question about negotiating contracts when starting an independent business. Her Place at the Table: A Woman’s Guide to Negotiating Five Key... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 7, 2006
Leading Social Entrepreneur and Former Goldman Sachs Managing Director visits SOM
Connie Duckworth, President and Chairman of the Board of Arzu, Inc., retired Partner and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, & Co. and past Chair of the Committee of 200 visited Simmons SOM on April 6 to present to an MBA... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 7, 2006
Prof. Kickul discusses issues on women entrepreneurship growth in NH
On March 30, Jill Kickul, Elizabeth J. McCandless Professor of Entrepreneurship participated in the Women’s Business Center’s and Business NH Magazine’s “New Hampshire Women Entrepreneur’s Roundtable” to explore the issues behind the weak growth rate of women-owned business in NH... More»
In SOM News | Posted April 6, 2006
PINK taps Dean Merrill-Sands on the MBA gap
In the April/May issue of PINK magazine, “Adding Up the MBA Gap” asks, “Why do women make up about 50 percent of law and medical school classes but only 30 percent of those in MBA programs?” Simmons SOM Dean Deborah... More»
In MBA News | Posted April 1, 2006
Prof. Blake-Beard presents at HP in Amsterdam
Simmons SOM Associate Professor Stacy Blake-Beard delivered a session on “Unconscious Bias” for Hewlett-Packard Human Resource executives in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 10, 2006.
In Executive Education News | Posted March 25, 2006
Prof. Sampson featured on CNN segment "Sleepless in America"
On March 21, CNN’s American Morning ran a segment on the nation’s trend to operate 24/7. People’s days are extended due to long commutes and irregular schedules that no longer fit into 9 to 5. To answer consumer demand, more... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 25, 2006
Professor Blake-Beard presents at Springboard Leadership seminar
Simmons SOM Associate Professor Stacy Blake-Beard presented at a Springboard Leadership seminar titled “You Inc.: Identifying Your High-Powered Board of Directors” on March 23, 2006 in New York City. Blake-Beard, along with Pam Carlton and Sweet Joy Hachuela-Johansson, guided attendees... More»
In CGO News | Posted March 22, 2006
Shapiro presents "Speak their language" for AMA Boston
Simmons SOM assistant professor Mary Shapiro presented “Speak their language: persuade in ways that make sense to your customer” at the AMA Boston Professional Development Series on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. Using “The Communications Diagnostic” tool she has developed that... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted March 22, 2006
Miami Herald taps Blake-Beard on reverse mentoring
The March 8 article “Try reverse mentoring: Tapping into the font of knowledge of younger workers can be just what seasoned pros need to excel” in the Miami Herald explored this new wave of mentoring: young 20-somethings teaching new skills... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted March 21, 2006
SOM Dean comments in Profnet Wire's "Mommy Wars"
“Round-Up: The Mommy Wars” (March 20) on Profnet Wire interviewed leading experts on the trend and business implications of mothers leaving the workforce to stay at home. Simmons SOM Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands and Simmons College President Daniel Cheever were both... More»
In MBA News | Posted March 20, 2006
Dean Merrill-Sands speaks at Gould, McCoy, Chadick & Ellig on March 14
Dr. Deborah Merrill-Sands, dean of Simmons School of Management (SOM), spoke at the Gould, McCoy, Chadick & Ellig “Conversations & Connections” Dinner on March 14, 2006. The topic of her talk was “Gender Dynamics in the Workplace: Implications for Women... More»
In CGO News | Posted March 14, 2006
Fletcher presents at Jean Baker Miller Training Institute, Wellesley College
On March 6, Simmons SOM professor and CGO faculty affiliate presented at the Jean Baker Miller Training Institute’s “Relational Leadership…What Works, What Gets in the Way” workshop. Fletcher discussed the benefits of relational mentoring and how to put it into... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted March 11, 2006
Executive Education quoted in Black Enterprise
Black Enterprise’s “Women Shaping The World…Executive Education for Women” (Feb. 2006) discusses female-focused executive education programs gaining in popularity as more companies seek to develop their female talent and build their pipeline of women leaders. “Women’s colleges, including Simmons College... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted March 10, 2006
Kolb presents at EMC event
Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, gave a presentation at EMC’s Women’s Leadership Forum titled, “Everyday Negotiation: Creating the Conditions for Success.” Kolb presented to over 200 employees at the event held in February. Kolb’s symposium... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted March 3, 2006
Fiona Wilson featured in ATA's Go magazine
ATA airline’s in-flight magazine, Go, showcased six successful women revealing the key to lasting happiness at work in the article, “Love Love Love My Work,” (Feb. 2006). Simmons SOM instructor Fiona Wilson was featured for her love for teaching. “I... More»
In SOM News | Posted March 2, 2006
SOM Dean Merrill-Sands featured in Washington Post's "Choosing a Woman-Friendly Program"
The Sept. 14 article presented the stark difference in women enrollments at medical and law schools (50%) verses MBA programs (30%). SOM Dean Deborah Merrill-Sands contributed recommendations for women applying to business schools. Among her list of considerations were: the... More»
In MBA News | Posted February 28, 2006
SOM alumna wins first Silverman Business Plan Competition
On Jan. 10, Simmons SOM held its first annual Silverman Business Plan Competition. The winner, Michelle Conceison ‘03, was awarded a $10,000 cash prize for her business plan for Market Monkeys. The event featured remarks from six finalists, as well... More»
In MBA News | Posted February 25, 2006
SOM stats highlighted on ABC7 Chicago
Statistics from Simmons SOM’s Teen Girls on Business study were used in the ABC7 Chicago news story, “Housewife Wanna-Bes” on Feb. 12. The story took a look at the increasingly popular trend of women taking time off from work or... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 24, 2006
SOM/HP Survey: Successful Businesswomen Don't Hesitate to Negotiate for What They Want
Women business leaders don’t shy away from asking for what they want to be successful — and their negotiations pay off in a big way, according to a survey by the Simmons School of Management and HP. Recent business writings... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 24, 2006
Plans for new SOM building approved by BRA
News of this exciting announcement was also featured in the Boston Business Journal, The Metro and The Boston Globe The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has unanimously approved plans for the new Simmons School of Management and academic building. These plans... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 23, 2006
CGO co-sponsors program for NCRW's Women Who Make a Difference awards dinner, March 7
The Center for Gender in Organizations (CGO) at Simmons School of Management, a Member Center of the National Council for Research on Women (NCRW), is a co-sponsor of NCRW’s upcoming Afternoon Program to precede their Annual Women Who Make a... More»
In CGO News | Posted February 20, 2006
Stacy Blake-Beard speaks to HP employees worldwide on Feb. 22
SOM Associate Professor and CGO Research Faculty Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard discussed “Unconscious Biases: Beliefs, Experiences and their Business Impact” as part of HP’s virtual diversity dialogue session on February 22, 2006. In addition, two senior executives from HP shared their... More»
In CGO News | Posted February 19, 2006
Kolb featured in negotiation Q & A on Microsoft.com
In the article, “Walk out a winner: negotiation tips for women,” Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, focuses on gender differences in negotiation. The article gives practical tips for managing a small company’s critical negotiations; how... More»
In MBA News | Posted February 15, 2006
Kolb featured in negotiation Q & A on Microsoft.com
In the article, “Walk out a winner: negotiation tips for women,” Deborah Kolb, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Professor for Women and Leadership, focuses on gender differences in negotiation. The article discusses how both men and women can prepare for negotiating sessions... More»
In Executive Education News | Posted February 14, 2006
Dr. Evangelina Holvino speaks at Stanford on Feb. 17
On February 17, 2006, Dr. Evangelina Holvino, CGO Senior Research Faculty, gave a presentation at the two-day Stanford Women and Leadership Conference, sponsored by the Stanford Center on Ethics. The topic of her panel presentation was Women, Power and Equality.
In CGO News | Posted February 12, 2006
Blake-Beard and Shapiro present at New England Networking Luncheon
SOM Professors Stacy Blake-Beard and Mary Shapiro led workshops at the February 10, 2006 New England Networking Luncheon hosted by the New England Group Network of Executive Women. Blake-Beard presented “Mentoring as a Catalyst for your Career,” which covered the... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 10, 2006
SOM Leadership Conference featured in Boston Globe
The Simmons SOM Leadership Conference was mentioned in the Boston Globe’s “Names” section on Jan. 27. “Simmons sets leadership lineup,” said about the conference, “Attorney and community activist Elizabeth Edwards, former Paramount Pictures honcho Sherry Lansing, best-selling author Isabel Allende... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 5, 2006
Kolb weighs in on flexibility and women of color in the workplace for 2006
The Arizona Daily Star’s “Working flexibility, increasing benefits improving workers’ lot in U.S.” (Jan. 5) evaluates flexibility options in the workforce and continuing challenges in advancement for women of color. Many employers are making organizational changes in order to recruit... More»
In MBA News | Posted February 1, 2006
Blake-Beard quoted in PINK article on diversity
The February/March 2006 PINK article, “Concrete Ceiling, Corporate America Wants to Know Why It’s Losing the Best and Brightest Women of Color in this Age of Diversity,” looks at the current struggle for women of color in business. While blatant... More»
In SOM News | Posted February 1, 2006
Blake-Beard tells Boston Globe to define values when creating work-life balance
The January 1 Boston Globe Balancing Acts column, “Life planning takes in the entire work-home picture” addressed this year’s popular New Year’s resolution: creating work-life balance. Many professionals today are trying to create strategies for balancing career, home, finances and... More»
In MBA News | Posted January 31, 2006
CGO faculty author book chapters on workplace diversity
Dr. Maureen Scully, CGO Faculty Affiliate and Assistant Professor in Management at University of Massachusetts-Boston, and Dr. Stacy Blake-Beard, CGO Faculty Affiliate and Associate Professor at Simmons School of Management, have authored a chapter entitled “Locating class in diversity work... More»
In CGO News | Posted January 31, 2006