Andrew Medvedev | A Perspective on Business Schools - The Race to Keep Up With the Marketplace

A CMO Confidential Interview with Andrew Medvedev, Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management at @case Western Reserve University, former Managing Director and portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley. Andrew discusses why he left Wall Street for the opportunity to reimagine Weatherhead, why schools should reassess traditional industrial economy approaches to education, and his vision of building a "problem solving institution" which trains students on "how to get things done." Key topics include: the importance of relational skills and the ability to understand context; how his team measures leadership competencies; why nothing beats "reps at life;" and tips for selecting the school that's right for you. Tune in to hear why you should "Trust people more than you think you should."

In this insightful episode of CMO Confidential, host Mike Linton engages with Andrew Medvedev, Dean of the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. Formerly a Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, Andrew shares his journey from Wall Street to academia and discusses his mission to transform business education to better align with today’s dynamic market demands.

Key Discussion Points:

• Transitioning from finance to academia

• The evolving role of business schools in a changing economy

• Emphasizing experiential learning and real-world application

• Developing leadership competencies and relational skills

• Measuring success beyond traditional academic metrics

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⏱️ Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction by Mike Linton

• 00:45 – Andrew Medvedev’s background and career shift

• 03:30 – The vision for reimagining Weatherhead School

• 06:15 – Challenges facing traditional business education

• 09:00 – Importance of experiential learning and ‘reps at life’

• 12:20 – Measuring leadership and relational competencies

• 15:10 – Collaborations with industry and alumni engagement

• 18:00 – Adapting curriculum to market needs

• 21:00 – Building a problem-solving institution

• 24:30 – Advice for prospective MBA students

• 27:15 – The significance of trust in leadership

• 30:00 – Final thoughts and closing remarks

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