Sandra.Smith

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Sandra Smith is Director of Brown University's Executive Master in Science and Technology Leadership (EMSTL) program, an intensive, 16-month program that prepares engineering, science, and technology professionals to become business leaders who drive innovation in today’s rapidly evolving, global markets. Sandra has more than 20 years of experience bringing new products and services to market for Fortune 500 companies and advising senior executives at software and hardware companies on strategies for growth.

Sandra earned a BS with honors and MS in industrial engineering from University of Toronto and an MBA from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.

The opinions expressed in this blog are those of Sandra Smith and do not necessarily represent those of IDG Communications, Inc., its parent, subsidiary or affiliated companies.

Articles by Sandra.Smith

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Succeeding in international business: observe and learn

Cultural, historical and social lessons from South Korea.

By Sandra Smith April 9, 2018

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

IT leaders, get ready for 2018

3 strategic technology trends that will drive 2018 and beyond.

By Sandra Smith January 8, 2018

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Technology advances quickly, so why don’t the women who help drive it?

Technology is a fast-paced industry. The change we envision must come swiftly, too.

By Sandra Smith November 20, 2017

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Cybersecurity is every IT leader’s job

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and is supposed to remind us of the magnitude of the growing cybersecurity threat. As if we needed reminding this year.

By Sandra Smith October 18, 2017

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Is the road to the C-suite a winding one?

New research from LinkedIn and Burning Glass shows the road to CIO might be a winding one filled with unanticipated twists and turns.

By Sandra Smith September 12, 2017

Recommended summer reading: 15 books to inspire business and leadership acumen

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

How CEOs can attract and retain top talent

What CEOs fear most is the thing they can change. Here are some ways every top leader can personally, positively and directly influence the talent pool.

By Sandra Smith May 8, 2017

Opinion

How diversity drives innovation and results

We need to recognize that diversity is a goal, and agree it’s the right one. Then, we must decide how we want to get there and take the steps.

By Sandra Smith April 24, 2017

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Tech leaders’ love letter to the liberal arts

What science and technology leaders can learn from a liberal arts education. rnrn

By Sandra Smith February 14, 2017

Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

How tech experts can lead in 2017

Companies are now asking for more than technical expertise to help them keep pace with technological change. The best companies are seeking professionals with the advanced skills to lead that change.

By Sandra Smith January 30, 2017