Philip Miller

Philip Miller

Assistant Dean

Carlson MBA & MS Programs

Education

MBA 1997
Strategy, Operations, Marketing Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

MA 1995
History University of Oklahoma

BA 1991
History Rice University

Expertise

Business Development, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Innovation, Growth, Corporate Venturing, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Performance Measurement, Market and Industry Analysis, International Expansion, China, Critical Thinking, Structured Problem Solving, Coaching, Career Management

I am a business executive and educator with experience in management consulting, general management and nonprofit leadership. I currently run the Consulting Enterprise at the Carlson School of Management, leading MBA students in general management business consulting projects while teaching additional Carlson School classes at the executive, MBA and undergraduate level in management and critical thinking. I have a passion for improving business situations through application of proven problem solving techniques and individual performance through education and hands on coaching and mentoring. Past clients have included large cap, smallcap, startups, nonprofits and public sector organizations. A select list includes: 3M, Andersen Windows, Carlson, Chevron, Deluxe, General Mills, Goodwill MN, Lifetime Fitness, Marvin Windows, Mayo Clinic, McKesson, Minneapolis Public Schools, Northwest Airlines, Polaris, The Saint Paul Foundation, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, United Health Group, University of Minnesota as well as multiple startups.

Current Activities

Administrative Appointments

Professional Director, Carlson Consulting Enterprise

Honors and Awards

2010 Undergraduate Faculty of the Year