Description: When the rout in prices ends for the world’s iron-ore producers, those left standing probably will have more robots on their side. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 10, 2015 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-10/surviving-iron-ore-blood-bath-requires-a-lot-more-mining-robots Questions for discussion: How is robotics changing the mining industry? What are the managerial considerations  of robotics?

Description: When friends heard that James Higgins, 31, his wife, Trish, 29, and his brother Palmer, 27, left their traditional jobs in finance and sold their charming Greenwich, Conn., townhouse, they assumed it was for an exciting opportunity elsewhere. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Sep 09, 2015 Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/10/business/smallbusiness/entrepreneurs-who-buy-small-companies.html?ref=smallbusiness Questions for discussion: What does the article say… Read more »

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?

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?

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?

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 »

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?

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 »

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 »

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 »