The Dominican University Net Impact chapter Hosts an onsite visit to the Marin Sanitary Service where the Green MBA students were able to see first hand the volume of waste that is produced and processed in their own backyard. The Marin Sanitary Service is doing their part to reduce the waste that ends up in our land fills.

…Or so said, John Stayton, Executive Director of The Venture Green House and Professor in the GreenMBA at Dominican University of California. John had the unique opportunity to attend the Annual R& D Management Conference held in Grenoble, France this year to present his paper on Accelerating Performance: A Dynamic Capabilities Understanding of Speed in Innovative Venture Emergence in the Clean Tech Industry. He was the only scholar from an American University at the conference.

The Theme for the conference this year was Creating and Capturing Value through R&D Management and Innovation. John offered the following significant take aways from the experience that debunk American perception of Government, Innovation and Europeans.

1) The government can play a major positive role in innovation.  Contrary to what many in the US believe, active investment by the government can lead to a vibrant technology sector. For example, the Minatec campus, which is a part of a government funded R&D cluster, conducts pure research as well as commercialization of research in micro and nanotechnology and includes photon research as well as clean tech development. “The scope of the cluster was astonishing,” said John, “and has generated thousands of high wage jobs.”

2) European R&D scholars are welcoming and collaborative. In general, Americans perceive Europeans to be reserved. John’s experience at this conference was the opposite. With few exceptions, he said the conference-goers were friendly, generous, and eager to share their work.

3) Applied research on start-up performance by an American attracts attention. John assumed that his presentation would have a very thin audience. He couldn’t have been more wrong.  “The room was packed”.  While he shrugs off whether or not they were there for his presentation in particular, his research did attract a lot of attention. “There is interest in real world applications (for research on innovation)”.  Also, the US is still known for its technology start-up performance.

If The US is going to remain in a leadership position, we may have to take some cues from our European friends on collaboration, sharing and government funded R&D

Looking for the next step in your sustainability career? Dominican University of California has a broad range of sustainability programs to prepare you for a career that you can feed good about. Take a moment to explore our Sustainability Programs below and join us on October 24th for a FREE Info Session to learn more about starting this Spring 2012.  RSVP Now >>

Wednesday August 22
Dominican University
Guzman Lecture Hall

• Registration 2:00 PM
• Workshop 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
• Book-signing 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Don't miss this valuable workshop. Leadership tools for forward-thinking, dedicated green building / design professionals and advocates, or anyone involved with sustainability looking to advance their career or manage / lead others more effectively. Workshop with leading authors, Kathleen O'Brien and Ann Edminster. Book signing to follow.

Join us for the GreenMBA Business Summer Plan Presentations on Saturday, August 4th at Dominican University of California.

As the culminating event in the GreenMBA program, the Business Plan Presentations capture two years of student learning about sustainability in organizations, multiple business disciplines, and effective presentations. They are diverse, inspiring and entertaining.

• Location: Garden Room in the Heritage/Alumni House, Dominican University Campus, San Rafael, California (see campus map and directions here).
• Date: Saturday, August 4th
• Times
  • Reception 4:00pm to 4:30pm
  • Presentations 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • BBQ 5:30-7pm, located at the patio behind Caleruega Dining Hall
• Open to the Public
• Food and Drink Provided

It's no easy feat achieving Gold or Silver standing in the Net Impact chapter network. These chapters go above and beyond minimum chapter requirements to create opportunities for their members to develop business skills, meet folks who can help members define career paths, and build a community of support to change our approach to social and environmental issues. A special thanks goes to the Dominican University Net Impact leadership team for completing the requirements to be listed: Miles Woodruff, Ryan Calbreath and Tiffany Douglass.

Looking for the next step in your sustainability career? Dominican University of California has a broad range of sustainability programs to prepare you for a career that you can feed good about. Take a moment to explore our Sustainability Programs below and join us on June 19th for a FREE Info Session to learn more about starting this Fall 2012.  RSVP Now >>

Welcome to the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California where we enhance the professional and personal development of our students through highly personalized and engaged learning experiences.

The communication age has brought with it a host of problems for the human body: stress, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, heart failure and depression to name a few. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We can live in grace with technology by re-framing how we work. In this presentation you will learn how to manage your email inbox and social media to reduce anxiety and increase productivity. Discover new ways to work including standing desks, mobile offices and simple exercises that will increase your focus and help you accomplish important goals. Whether you work at home or from a cubical, this presentation will show you that how you work is as important as the work itself.

With its awesome natural beauty and creative population, Marin County is a nexus for innovation, design and entrepreneurship. Marinnovation highlights Marin's vibrant, creative culture and showcases the technologies, designs and ventures that are developing here right now. Marinnovation marks Marin's emergence from the shadow of Silicon Valley to shine as a catalyst for new ideas, cutting edge technologies and sustainable economic development.

Marinnovation 2012 is co-hosted by the Venture Greenhouse and the Marin Economic Forum.