Description: NEW YORK — With the cameras rolling, Daniel and Stephanie Rensing accepted an offer from a Shark Tank investor. But after they had time to think about it, they changed their minds. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/27/when-shark-tank-deals-fall-apart-why-some-entrepreneurs-walk-away-when-the-cameras-stop-rolling/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for discussion: What are the primary benefits sought by entrepreneurs on this show?… Read more »
Posts By: Brahm Canzer
10 signs your boss is toxic
Description: The new boss proved an able negotiator, winning himself an outsize compensation and benefits package. Source: WashingtonPost.com/Journalnow.com Date: Feb 27, 2015 Link: http://www.journalnow.com/business/business_news/national_international/signs-your-boss-is-toxic/article_4dfb40e8-bef2-11e4-b8cb-6bde596522d1.html Questions for Discussions: What are the telling signs of a “toxic boss”? What can be done about it, according to the article? What would you do if you worked for a… Read more »
Honda’s CEO stepping down
Description: Honda CEO Takanobu Ito will step aside in June. The automaker has been struggling after a massive recall over faulty airbags and poor sales. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Feb 23, 2015 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2015/02/23/honda-ceo-steps-down.cnnmoney/ Questions for discussion: Do you think the CEO should take the blame for the problems the company faced? How… Read more »
Target’s quarterly profit jumps as holiday sales grow
Description: Results suggest the retailer has moved firmly past a damaging breach of consumer data. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/target-strong-sales-profit/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key challenges facing Target management, based on the information presented in the three video clips. Do you think management is on the right track?
Debunking the myths of company culture
Description: One of the interesting side effects of mentoring a group of smart and inspiring young entrepreneurs in The Next 36 program is that I am forced to look at specific business topics with fresh eyes as I attempt to deconstruct them. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 23, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/23/debunking-the-myths-of-company-culture/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for Discussions: What is… Read more »
5 jobs that robots already have taken
Description: Artificial intelligence, robotics and new disruptive technology are challenging white-collar professions that previously seemed invulnerable. Source: Fortune.com Date: Feb 25, 2015 Link: http://fortune.com/2015/02/25/5-jobs-that-robots-already-are-taking/ Questions for discussion: What does this report have to say about the future design of work and the skills required? What are the consequences for management and the workforce?
How one company found its ‘Rembrandt in the attic’ and had the guts to make it into a business
Description: It’s not unusual today for technology companies to pivot — or turn their business in a different direction. In fact, today’s speed of change means pivots, evolutions, or creation of multiple lines of business are probably in most companies’ future. Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 18, 2015 Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/18/finding-the-rembrandt-in-the-attic-and-having-the-guts-to-make-it-your-business/?__lsa=7a93-d933 Questions for Discussions: What is meant… Read more »
Nike collaborating with Sacai
Description: The athletics brand is teaming up with Japanese label to create a capsule collection for women. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 18, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1Bn2Ow4 Questions for Discussions: Do you think this strategy makes sense for Nike? What are the managerial challenges facing the firm as it attempts to collaborate with high… Read more »
FUBU CEO: There are no new ideas for businesses
Description: Daymond John breaks down some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: Feb 09, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1D5u2rD Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key ideas for entrepreneurial success as stated by Daymond John. Which do you think is the most important?
4 reasons Walmart is the most-hated retailer in America
Description: If your idea of shopping hell is a trip to Walmart WMT, +0.80% you’re not alone. Source: MarketWatch.com Date: Feb 18, 2015 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/4-reasons-walmart-is-the-most-hated-retailer-in-america-2015-02-18 Questions for discussion: What are the reasons for customer dissatisfaction? What can management do to improve the ranking?
