10 Cool Things That Drones Already Do
SMITH BRAIN TRUST -- Imagine living on a remote German island in the North Sea. When you need medicine, an autonomous drone flies more than seven miles from the Continent to deliver it. Is this some futurist scene based on rosy projections in a PowerPoint presentation for potential angel investors? Nah. It’s already being done by DHL — in field tests that would be restricted in the United States.
Creating Solutions in a Zombie Apocalypse
Improvisation and contingency planning are fundamental to business survival because challenges can appear at any turn — like in a zombie apocalypse, Smith School professor Oliver Schlake says.
Classrooms Without Walls
Entrepreneurship students go into the woods to test their prototypes in a new course designed by Professor Oliver Schlake at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. Please forward to the 11 minute mark on the video to watch this segment or click here to watch on YouTube.
Thought Leadership Breakfast Series
Join us for the ThoughtLeadership@Smith Breakfast Series. Smith faculty present their latest research on topics that matter to you and your organization. Each presentation is followed by an opportunity to network with alumni and regional business leaders at one of Smith’s convenient local campuses in Washington, D.C., or Baltimore, Md.
Smith Business Close-Up: Management Strategy
Lead smarter. That’s the goal with strategic management, which can help managers detect the early indicators that strategy isn’t working. In this edition of Smith Business Close-Up with the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, Dr. Oliver Schlake talks about management strategy.
A Post-Pandemic Strategy for Organizations
How do you plan for the next crisis? Begin by asking this question.
A Survivalist’s Guide to Future-Proofing a Business
Surviving extreme life situations requires dealing with the most pressing life-or-death needs first, then building on incremental success at critical intervals and battling unforeseen challenges to make it through. Business leaders can apply the same strategies to guide their organizations through the pandemic and survive for the long term, says Maryland Smith’s Oliver Schlake.
Comic Books for Complex Issues
The New York Fed recently decided to explain monetary policy in a comic book, set in outer space. It had us wondering: What other complex business topics would be helpful to see in simplified, comic book fashion?
Don’t Make a Resolution. Ask Yourself This Question Instead
Maryland Smith’s Oliver Schlake has a question for you. He wants to ask you this: What’s the most outrageous thing you’ll do next year?
Survive Holiday Travel, With Tips From the Experts
Maryland Smith faculty share their best travel hacks, from traveling early to the best ways to tolerate traffic, to make your holidays easier.