I am passionate about teaching, my students, and the overall experience of learning!
In the past 15 years, I have taught undergraduate, MBA, and Executive Education courses in SMART skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Asia School of Business, MIT & MIT SLOAN, Indian School of Business, Brandeis University, USI Lugano, and Lasell College.
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“She’s unapologetically herself and she challenges all conventions!”
“Her presence alone electrifies any room! No challenge is too big or too small for her!
“Nothing about her is normal: her ideas, her approach, her words, her energy!”
“NACRO Exec Ed so appreciates the brilliance of Prof. Loredana Padurean! We were enlightened and motivated by your presentation on Smart and Sharp Skills today!” Alexa Hansen, NACRO 2022
“She "deconstructs the most complicated concepts into simple, easy to understand concepts!”
“Have you heard her speak? Then you know!”
“She’s hilarious and so original!”
“Can we talk her style? Is like nobody’s business! Well, it really isn’t anyone else’s business!“
The Prof. keeps it interactive, and lets all share their thoughts and experiences, based on their industry/organization.” EPGM participant, MIT Sloan 2022
“Loredana was so good on ZOOM that I almost fell of my chair with insights and laughter!” EPGM participant, MIT Sloan 2022
“Absolutely amazing class. Very many thanks to Prof Loredana for an energetic session. Thanks to MIT team and the EPGM cohort for an insightful experience.”EPGM participant, MIT Sloan 2022
“Professor Loredana Padurean, your conference session was a high-value learning experience. You are one of the most engaging/motivating speakers I’ve ever experienced!” Howard, NACRO 2022
“Thanks Loredana for a very insightful session. I really appreciate the clarity of the concepts you shared with us, especially the ones around validation.” Pedro, NACRO 2022
“Having listened to Prof. Padurean was very motivating in striving to make ourselves better than we were yesterday! Learning from a provocative educator is definitely a pearl in our continuing quest for personal excellence.” Abu Dhabi 2022
A great Socratic approach
"I am thoroughly enjoying the content and the format of the course, and [Loredana Padurean's] "socratic" and interactive teaching methodology in particular. Having been a professor and in academia for over 2 decades, I am constantly trying to improve my own teaching methods by keenly observing colleagues and experts such as [Professor Padurean]."
Rated the top trainer at venture for america (VFA)
"Dynamic, engaging, thoughtful, thought provoking, and funny are some of the ways I'd describe Loredana's presentation abilities. I've had the pleasure of working with Loredana in various capacities over the years but really enjoy watching her present and train the most. She has been a highlight at Venture for America's Training Camp with her 'Nail it, Scale it, Sail it' training for many years and is consistently rated the top trainer by our Fellows (and they are harsh critics!). When she's not commanding a packed room, she is making time to connect with Fellows and VFAers any free chance she has. We are grateful to have her as a champion supporter, phenomenal mentor and teacher, and friend."
No comfort zone nearby
"Students achieve excellence only when pushed outside of their comfort zones; Loredana Padurean has the gift of doing exactly this. From the first moment in her classroom, high expectations of students are clearly established. In return, she maximizes the value of each session through a focused, professional, relevant and interactive classroom. Receiving her praise is like gold, as her standards are exceedingly high; and yet she finds the best in students’ work, helping them realize their potential. For me, she provided me as much knowledge during one semester as I gained “on the job” in online media during eight years."
Very few can command a room like Loredana.
"She is incredibly engaging and speaks with expertise, citing funny and highly relevant anecdotes throughout. I've worked with Loredana over the past four years and have seen her in action several times. Each time, I've learned something new, both about the subject matter (all things entrepreneurship) as well as how to present in a compelling way. Loredana is whip smart and solves the thorny problems that cause others to run. If you have the opportunity to work with Loredana or hear her speak, take it - it'll be one of your best decisions!"
Flabbergasted...
"I found the seminar extremely interesting and interactive. I reckon this experience as one of my best during my academic life as a student. I have to confess that I was positively flabbergasted by Professor Padurean’s performance!"
listen to her ideas in the future!
"She slowly (and properly) opened our eyes to the world of operations and taught us the material - and more! I am so happy I took this course and I will suggest this class and this teacher to everyone I meet."
"Fantastic class structure, a true entrepreneurial environment!"
"This was honestly my favourite class and professor. The professor was very informative and knowledgable, and provided great hands on assignments. Everything from this class will definitely be used in the long run."
"One of the best professors on campus (Lasell). She is clear and concise about everything that she wants. Extremely good teaching style that keeps students engaged at all times. This professor set the bar for any professor that I will have in the future."
"The Professor brought the concept of Connected Learning to a level above and beyond any other classes I have taken. Business concepts were created, contested, and applied in real life situations that were challenging and led to an overall great learning experience."
"Absolutely brilliant... her energy, passion, and content was top notch!"
Dear Loredana,
I am thoroughly enjoying the content and the format of the course, and your "socratic" and interactive teaching methodology in particular. Having been a professor and in academia for over 2 decades, I am constantly trying to improve my own teaching methods by keenly observing colleagues and experts such as yourself.
sincerely, anish
Dear professor,
I find your course very interesting and important for my professional future. It was also interesting because the arguments are very contemporary and the examples are real. Managing concrete facts make a better understanding. Your qualities both as a professor and a woman are very good, from a human and professional point of views, you are like a "role model" to follow. At the beginning, I found the Swiss way of teaching a little complicated, because you interact so much with us and we are used to lecturing, but I immediately understand its utility because it stimulates my attention and my participation in every lesson. Your relation with us is very good, and I like your positive feedbacks.
love, alessandra
Dear Professor,
Thank you for all the support and encouragement throughout the semester. When I enrolled for operations management course, everybody warned me that it is solely a number oriented course. The way you conducted the course by emphasizing more on operational aspects made the course very interesting. Personally, I believe, most of the MBA students need more orientation on these aspects covered in our course rather than dealing with just numbers. Also, the ethical part of the cases you discussed for Walmart and Katrina and IKEA, were very touching and educative, especially for students from developed countries who get much less chance to know about these socio-economic aspects of corporate decisions.
Thank you again, Noushin
Professor Padurean,
Just wanted to let you know that I made a presentation today to Family Continuity based upon my group’s ops project and they loved it! They were very appreciative and asked a lot of questions. Just wanted you to know that good things are coming from your class, so thanks!
Nate
Dear Professor,
You have truly brought so much warmth and charisma to Brandeis, and I feel very fortunate to have been able to experience your class and gain knowledge from you. Most importantly however, I am delighted to have been able to meet you, and I look forward to staying in touch post-business school.
Dear Loredana,
Thank you for an amazing class. I wasn't particularly interested in the topic of Operations at first but you made it very interesting and I enjoyed your class very much. You are an amazing professor and whichever school you choose to continue your career they will be lucky to have you.