1971
In the Estonian SSR, the Center for Scientific Organization of Work and Management of the Ministry of Light Industry (Kergetööstuse Ministeeriumi Töö ja Juhtimise Teadusliku Organiseerimise Keskus or TJTOK), later known as Mainor, started operating.
1973
On Mainor’s base, the first international meeting of management scientists from 12 countries is held in Tallinn, which was the beginning of Mainor’s internationalization. Mainor has carried out problem-based learning among executives.
1975
Mainor is visited by a delegation of US senators to acknowledge the work done so far.
In summer, three US senators and their counselors came to see what was happening in Mainor.
1976
Mainor introduces the so-called continuous learning method to companies.
1977
On Mainor’s base, the first joint seminar of USSR and US management scientists is held concerning the training methods of managing directors, and Mainor receives a next generation computer that occupied a whole floor and marked the beginning of computerization.
The joint seminar of USSR and US management scientists