Boston and the 30degF Temperature Drop

Tufts Gordon Institute:

I rugged up in my winter coat and headed off on the train to outskirts of Boston to Tuft's University. I wandered through downtown Boston and Boston Common to catch the Red line train to Davis Square....which passed by MIT, Harvard to get there....there is a lot of 'grey matter' in this part of the world. I suppose that is why I came to Boston. Some of the train stations are named after business strategy gurus like Porter (of 'Ports 5 forces' fame). Only a geek like me would notice.


Who I met: Nancy Buczko, Associate Director of Tufts Gordon Institute
About Tufts Gordon Institute:
"Inspiring a new generation of leaders"

The mission of Tufts Gordon Institute is to educate and develop its students to become engineering and entrepreneurial leaders on the world stage. We prepare students to serve in leadership positions ranging from technical project leaders to leaders of entrepreneurial startups, technology-driven companies, non-profits and Fortune 500 corporations.

TGI’s vision is to be a nationally recognized center for education, research, and service at the boundaries of engineering, business, and public policy. We will be thought leaders in the areas of engineering leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation. In accomplishing this vision, Tufts Gordon Institute will be a prominent and important asset to Tufts University and society as a whole.

Key topics discussed:
1.Leadership across boundaries of engineering, business and public policy.
2. Instead of generic MBAs, what do future leaders of technology businesses need to prepare them for success. i.e business case development, entrepreneurial skills etc etc
3. Women participation.

Nancy came to the rescue and led me to a local hospital to get some pregnancy related blood tests done - and provided a great tip to take the ferry to Salem on the weekend....Thanks!