Description: As far as isms go, if you listen to some recent media coverage goes, the trend in the U.S. seems to be toward isolationism, even though the rest of the world appears to be going, well, in a worldwide direction. You know, globalism. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Mar 21, 2023 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/383548/its-morning-again-on-planet-earth.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=readmore&utm_campaign=129644&hashid=VqrNVU8KRva-05RcXzdoNQ Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Decision Making
Shake Shack announces it is finally coming to Canada
Description: The burger chain will open a flagship location in Toronto in 2024 Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 23, 2023 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/shake-shack-announces-coming-to-canada-120010020.html Questions for discussion: Strategically, is this a good decision for growth? What are the logistical and managerial implications for the firm, with respect to entry into Canada? Should the firm be… Read more »
How Used Hotel Soap Gets Recycled Into Brand New Bars | World Wide Waste | Insider Business
Description: How Used Hotel Soap Gets Recycled Into Brand New Bars | World Wide Waste | Insider Business Source: BusinessInsider.com – video report Date: Mar 20, 2023 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qJV34pcOaw Questions for discussion: Summarize the pros and cons of this effort to recycle hotel soap? What are the financial, marketing and managerial implications for the firms… Read more »
What Does the Banking Crisis Mean for Startups and Small Business Owners?
Description: Author, CPA and business owner Gene Marks break down everything entrepreneurs need to know about the impact of the SVB collapse. Source: Entrepreneur.com – video report Date: Mar 20, 2023 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/what-does-the-banking-crisis-mean-for-small-business-owners/447997 Questions for discussion: What does Gene Marks have to say about the banking crisis? How should small businesses be dealing with the… Read more »
The Missing Link Between ESG and Corporate Innovation
Description: Experts from Wharton and Penn Engineering outline a framework for transforming ESG from a corporate obligation to an innovation engine for growth that can benefit all stakeholders. Source: knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu Date: Mar 13, 2023 Link: https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/the-missing-link-between-esg-and-corporate-innovation/?utm_campaign=KatW2023&utm_medium=email&utm_source=kw_campaign_monitor&utm_term=3-15-23&utm_content=The_Missing_Link_Between_ESG_and_Corporate_Innovation Questions for discussion: What does the article say about changing orientation of ESG thinking? Do you agree with the… Read more »
SPOS #870 – Chris Bailey On Finding Calm In The Productivity Chaos
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #870. Meet Chris Bailey(who was also featured on Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast back in 2018), a writer, productivity expert, and author of the bestselling books, Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project. TED called him, “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet” and by Fast Companysaid he’s a “productivity mastermind.” Chris… Read more »
How Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Lost the A.I. Race
Description: The virtual assistants had more than a decade to become indispensable. But they were hampered by clunky design and miscalculations, leaving room for chatbots to rise. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 15, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/15/technology/siri-alexa-google-assistant-artificial-intelligence.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the managerial reasons for the demise of virtual assistants and rise of chatbots? Where else do… Read more »
Volkswagen to build first North American battery cell plant in Canada
Description: WOLFSBURG, March 13 (Reuters) – Volkswagen said on Monday it will build its first North American battery cell plant in Canada, granting its cars access to U.S. subsidies which require that electric vehicles’ batteries are made with North American materials. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/volkswagen-build-first-north-american-153001295.html Questions for discussion:… Read more »
Should we automate the CEO?
Description: There has been a lot of buzz about how AI might eventually replace lower-rank workers. But why not start with the highest-paid corporate executives? Source: Thehustle.co Date: Mar 11, 2023 Link: https://thehustle.co/should-we-automate-the-ceo/?utm_content=null&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wednesday%20Email&utm_term=4ABCD Questions for discussion: Summarize what the article says about AI in the work environment. How have salaries changed over time? What do… Read more »
Netflix: Investors ‘too pessimistic’ about paid account sharing, analyst says
Description: Jason Helfstein, Oppenheimer & Co Managing Director – Head of Internet Research, joins Yahoo Finance Live to talk about Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown and the outlook for the company’s stock. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com – video report Date: Mar 14, 2023 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/netflix-investors-too-pessimistic-paid-204758846.html?contentType=VIDEO Questions for discussion: Why does Jason Helfstein think Netflix will succeed with its tier… Read more »
