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Victoria Dalton

Donna Levin sits on stage with four other leaders from Babson

Exploring the Evolution of the Blank School: A Conversation with CEO Donna Levin In a new Q&A, Donna Levin, CEO of the Blank School, reflects on how it evolved from a “startup within a college” into a campus-wide engine for ideas, collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership.

By Victoria Dalton

November 20, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Education, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Why Analytical Thinking Is the Cornerstone of Strategic Business Decisions Business decisions are rarely simple. Analytical thinking is critical for leaders to identify and navigate the options in front of an organization, so it’s important to develop analytical thinking skills in order to make smart decisions.

By Victoria Dalton

October 7, 2025

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Professional and Executive Education

Posted in Insights

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What Is Creative Thinking in the Workplace? And How Does It Fuel Innovation and Problem Solving? Creative thinking is one of the most essential skills for the workforce. Here’s why those skills are so important, especially in this era of rapid change.

By Victoria Dalton

September 12, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Professional and Executive Education, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Insights

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Building Resilient and Agile Teams: The Competitive Edge in a Rapidly Changing Market Resilience, flexibility, and agility aren’t just workplace buzzwords. Babson experts say they are the mindset and muscle that teams need to succeed in the face of constant change and unexpected disruption.

By Victoria Dalton

August 6, 2025

Tagged Faculty, Management, Professional and Executive Education

Posted in Insights

Cindy Klein Marmer and a student collaborate in the Blank Center

Cindy Klein Marmer on Building Connections and Helping Entrepreneurs In a host of roles, Cindy Klein Marmer MBA’02 has worked with students to build relationships and solve problems. Now, as the interim executive director of the Blank Center, she reflects on her opportunities and impact over her 20 years on campus.

By Victoria Dalton

August 12, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Entrepreneurship Education, People of Babson

Posted in Community

Side-by-side portraits of Andrew Ajao and Radhika Kasera

Creating Inclusive Communities: Babson MBA Students Help Create Spaces for Connection Meet two recent graduates—Andrew Ajao MBA’24 and Radhika Kasera MBA’24—who found impactful roles with the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership.

By Victoria Dalton

June 27, 2024

Tagged Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Graduate, Student Life, Women's Leadership

Posted in Community