Description: Engelbert says women mistakenly place too much focus on seeking female mentors. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1OHxZF9 Questions for Discussions: What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor? Why are they equally important?
Monthly Archives: September 2015
GE’s Beth Comstock: The key to innovation is a global outlook
Description: The vice chair of business innovations says the company is looking at emerging markets to inspire innovation. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1L6MKT6 Questions for discussion: What does Beth Comstock say about innovation? Why has GE’s management become more global?
Now you can brew Campbell’s soup in a Keurig
Description: The coffeemaker has partnered with the 146-year-old soup company to produce “Campbell’s Fresh-Brewed Soup.” Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 10, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1J0nBn1 Questions for Discussions: Do you think Keurig customers will start using their devices to make soup? Is there good synergy between these companies?
This is why we feel so overworked
Description: There’s a really simple secret to happiness and greater productivity on the job. Source: CNNMoney.com Date: Sep 10, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/2015/09/10/pf/working-too-hard/index.html?iid=hp-stack-dom Questions for Discussions: What are the highlights of the report? Why is there such a disconnect between what is recommended and what is in fact the normal work environment? How should managers deal… Read more »
Uber Wants To Conquer The World, But These Companies Are Fighting Back (Map)
Description: Ride-hailing apps are scrambling to grab market share as demographics shift and smartphones proliferate. Source: Forbes.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2015 Link: http://www.forbes.com/sites/liyanchen/2015/09/09/uber-wants-to-conquer-the-world-but-these-companies-are-fighting-back-map/ Questions for discussion: What does the report say about the global competition between ride sharing companies? How can any one of these firms differentiate themselves in the local marketplace?
Steve Jobs wasn’t the man who many think he was
Description: Fortune’s Peter Elkind sits down with Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney to talk about his newest movie on the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1JQbDS3 Questions for Discussions: As a corporate leader, how is Steve Jobs described in this interview? What is the… Read more »
This place has the highest minimum wage in America
Description: Emeryville, California has the highest minimum wage in the country at $14.44/hr. It will rise to $16 by 2019. CNNMoney’s Vanessa Yurkevich finds out how small businesses are making it work. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/economy/2015/09/03/highest-minimum-wage-america.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: According to the report, what are the consequences of… Read more »
Netflix CEO: We’re focusing on great shows
Description: Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says reports that Apple is considering original programming are “not that big a deal.” He’s focused on great shows and expanding in Asia. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2015/09/02/netflix-ceo-apple-japan.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Describe the strategic plans for growing Netflix? How do you think the industry… Read more »
Uber drivers get class-action status in lawsuit
Description: At issue is whether Uber drivers in California were misclassified as independent contractors. By not classifying drivers as employees, Uber saves money by not having to pay minimum wage or payroll taxes. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Sep 02, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1JyuWeW Questions for Discussions: What are the benefits to Uber if drivers… Read more »
The Cheap Phones Quietly Winning the U.S.
Description: China’s once-embattled ZTE almost doubled its share in 15 months Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 03, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-03/zte-s-cheap-phones-quietly-winning-the-u-s- Questions for Discussions: Why are these devices making such headway into the U.S. marketplace? What does this trend suggest about the industry’s future?
