tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233637400 2008-05-09 13:36:21 -0400 MIT Sloan With former NAACP President -- and MIT Sloan alum -- Bruce Gordon serving as a role model, Minority Business Club officers Stephanie Preston, Dwane Morgan, and Emmett Johnson are committed to advancing the position of minorities in education and the workforce. They're also dedicated to making the most of their MIT Sloan experience, for themselves, for their families, and their communities. Here, they discuss the value of diversity, the benefits of a tight-knit network, and their goals for community outreach. 1812 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233612460 2008-04-18 12:46:42 -0400 MIT Sloan Making the move from a career in the military to management school starts with one critical step: leaving the military. That decision is more complex than a civilian might think, particularly given the intense commitment and teamwork that bonds soldiers so strongly. As they get ready to embark on the next phase of their lives and careers, Veterans Club members Ryan Gilchrist and Victor Mroczkowski talk about transitioning from fatigues to business suits and compare the leadership philosophies of the military and MIT Sloan. 1307 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233574840 2008-04-14 19:11:35 -0400 MIT Sloan <p>Organizers of the 2nd Annual MIT Sloan Sales Conference discuss this unique event and their efforts to set up an alliance among sales clubs at business schools. The conference, April 25 in Cambridge, features:</p><ul><li>Nine panel sessions on leading sales topics ranging from "Understanding Buyer Values, Drivers, and Behaviors" to "The CEO's Role as the Top Salesperson."</li><li>World-class sales trainers from leading sales training firms and corporate sales training programs lead a high energy, hands-on workshop to share proven sales strategies. Includes Jeff Hoffman, CEO and founder of Basho Strategies.</li><li>Keynotes include Gregory Schofield, EVP of Global Sales for Novartis, and Andy Mattes, SVP of Enterprise Sales for Hewlett Packard.</li></ul><a href="http://www.sloansalesconference.com/">Learn more and register for the conference >></a> 1194 tag:techtv.mit.edu,:Array/233551760 2008-03-18 15:30:45 -0400 MIT Sloan She's a published author, a former taster for the Food Network, and an accomplished amateur chef. Now Sheila Chandrasekhara can add TV personality to her resume. As host of her own MIT cable cooking show, Sheila melds her love of communications and her Indian heritage, preparing traditional dishes with some modern methods mixed in. As she looks forward to the publication of her new cookbook, Sheila dishes about her favorite cuisine and her possible future as a TV chef. 1095