About
Michael T. Mitchell, PhD, MBA, serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business. With over 40 years of business experience and 20+ years in academia, he teaches undergraduate and MBA courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, organizational design, and leadership across global institutions including the University of Dayton, Loyola University, and the Center for Creative Leadership in regions spanning Europe, China, the Middle East, and India.
His academic foundation includes:
- PhD in Psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology (2015)
- MBA from Xavier University (1985)
Dr. Mitchell's research centers on innovation dynamics within large organizations, examining how leadership structures enable innovators in Fortune 500 environments. His industry experience spans consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, technology, finance, and healthcare sectors, directly informing his scholarly focus on practical innovation frameworks. This expertise manifests in publications across Forbes, Talent Quarterly, the Journal of Innovation and Sustainability, and American Marketing Association platforms, where he analyzes real-world innovation leadership challenges.
Key recognition includes:
- Fulbright Specialist designation (2022) for international academic collaboration
Throughout his career, Dr. Mitchell has mentored students through diverse teaching engagements while maintaining active industry consulting roles. His global perspective—forged through teaching engagements across six continents—shapes his approach to developing innovation-capable leaders, though specific grant details beyond the Fulbright appointment remain undocumented in available sources.
