From Kellogg Insight The enthusiasm that David Schonthal has for startups is not based solely on how much funding they might raise, the chance they may come up with a giant-killing innovation, or the potential for a massive buyout from an established firm. Instead, Schonthal, an entrepreneur focused on the health care industry and a… Continue reading
How Kellogg collaborates to support women
As an institution that is committed to diversity, Kellogg has a number of student groups that are committed to keeping its strong culture of inclusion alive. One such group is the Kellogg Women’s Business Association (WBA). The WBA offers a variety of outreach efforts in order to encourage more women to pursue and earn an MBA degree. By facilitating an… Continue reading
Trust in Leadership: 3 lessons to empower your team
Giving leaders a blank check to pursue big goals is a powerful display of trust. It shows that you believe they will do the right thing, take ownership, and be accountable for the results. Such intelligent risk taking can lead to a remarkable return on investment. For example, sales of Oreos outside the U.S. increased… Continue reading
A few thoughts on culture | MBA Learnings
Second-year student Rohan Rajiv is blogging once a week about important lessons he is learning at Kellogg. Read more of his posts here. As part of my annual review process at the end of every year, I ask myself — “Who/what were my biggest sources of inspiration this year?” It is a useful question as I think… Continue reading
How we’re helping Evanston’s hungry
By Brad Sugar ’17 Aside from its academics, Kellogg is known for its far-reaching and impactful network of alumni around the globe. Ask any applicant or current student, and they’ll likely tell you that Kellogg’s appeal goes way beyond the classroom and degree; getting those three little letters at the end of your name from… Continue reading
A DIY guide to career growth
From Kellogg Insight Given today’s corporate environment of flat organizations with tight budgets, the first thing cut—even before brand advertising—is career development. To add insult to injury, bosses are too worried about their own hides to worry about yours. With that in mind, you should adopt a do-it-yourself attitude. Based on his experience, Professor Carter Cast… Continue reading
Welcome to Kellogg, Round 2 admits
Today is one of the busiest, most exciting days of the year at the Kellogg Admissions Office. Why? It’s Round 2 admissions day! Today, our Admissions team will be making phone calls across the globe to individually congratulate Round 2 admits. Kellogg Admissions team members say that being the bearer of such good news is a powerful and rewarding experience … And… Continue reading
Faculty podcast: What happens when employees are poached?
From Kellogg Insight In this month’s Insight In Person podcast, we explore how poaching affects companies and industries—and why it may not always be a bad thing. We also hear from a former executive recruiter about how you can make yourself more attractive to headhunters.
Getting business advice from Warren Buffett
By David van der Keyl One of the key benefits of enrolling in Kellogg’s Asset Management Practicum this year was the chance to travel to Omaha, Neb., to meet Warren Buffett. In an intense, random drawing, I was selected to participate on the trip along with 13 other classmates and six students from the Kellogg Family… Continue reading
Kellogg Zell Fellows take center stage
Kellogg’s Zell Fellows Program is designed to help students develop market-ready businesses by graduation. Zell Fellows have the unique opportunity to found a startup or grow their fledgling venture with the help of $25,000 in funding, as well as leadership coaching and mentoring from seasoned entrepreneurs. Clear Admit recently spotlighted the Zell Fellows Program and its innovative entrepreneurs, including… Continue reading
The future of social impact at Kellogg
By Eric Wulf The Kellogg Net Impact Club recently interviewed Megan Kashner ’03, Kellogg’s new director of social impact. Kashner brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the social and non-profit sectors. Kashner is founder and CEO of Benevolent, a non-profit organization that redesigned how people experience the stories of low-income families and how… Continue reading
A closer look at cash conversion cycles | MBA Learnings
Second-year student Rohan Rajiv is blogging once a week about important lessons he is learning at Kellogg. Read more of his posts here. Let’s imagine a company we’ll call Nile, Inc. Nile is a vegetable retailer who has the following metrics: Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) = $365 Average Inventory = $10 (In general, it has… Continue reading