Dr. Nancy Tennant

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nancy Tennant is a practitioner, professor, consultant, and best-selling author specializing in innovation, leadership, and organizational change. She is considered one of the world's leading pioneers in transforming companies through enterprise strategies and leadership innovation. As an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she is co-developing the innovative Leadership Studio MBA course, focusing on leadership agility and career transitions. She also teaches at the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business. Tennant is a frequent public speaker, engaging with C-level audiences around the globe at prestigious events including Dubai's Innovation Forum and Harvard University. She has held significant leadership positions, including Vice President Emerita for Innovation Leadership at Whirlpool Corporation, where she played a crucial role in the company's transformation through innovation. Her recent book, 'Transform Company Innovation Universe: FRAME | GENERATE | EMBED | LEAD,' reflects her extensive knowledge and experience. Her publications include several influential works on innovation and leadership.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy