Description: Facebook is restoring news to its platform in Australia, and has already reached a deal with one major media company, after the government agreed on Tuesday to last-minute changes to a media content payments code. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Feb 20, 2021 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/360810/facebook-drops-australian-news-ban-negotiates-pay.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline&utm_campaign=121520&hashid=VqrNVU8KRva-05RcXzdoNQ Questions for discussion: What was the basis of the dispute with… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Leadership
Progress on work, wages and wealth needed to boost Black economic empowerment
Description: BlackNorth Initiative working to address all three to create accessible, equitable opportunities in marginalized communities Source: FinancialPost.com Date: Feb 19, 2021 Link: https://financialpost.com/entrepreneur/progress-on-work-wages-and-wealth-needed-to-boost-black-economic-empowerment Questions for discussion: What is the BlackNorth Initiative doing to boost economic empowerment? What else would you advise the organization and related associations, including governments?
Learning Empathy Takes Practice. Lots of It. That’s Where Virtual Reality Can Help
Description: Mursion’s simulations use real actors in A.I.-generated scenarios–no bulky headset required. It could be the future of workplace learning. Source: Inc.com Date: Feb 18, 2021 Link: https://www.inc.com/sophie-downes/mursion-virtual-reality-simulation-empathy-workplace-training-learning.html Questions for discussion: What does the research say about the value of VR instruction? Describe a few learning environments that you think would be particularly good for… Read more »
America needs smart immigration reforms to win the race for global talent
Description: America’s ability to attract global talent is a competitive advantage. Talented foreigners enrich our human capital and help drive innovation, technological leadership, and American strength. But our ability to attract the best and brightest is at risk. Source: Fortune.com Date: Feb 19, 2021 Link: https://fortune.com/2021/02/19/immigration-reform-biden-us-global-talent-race/ Questions for discussion: What is meant by “smart immigration policy”? What… Read more »
Google and Facebook Lose a Battle to Win the War
Description: By foregoing some of their dominance in Australia, both will wind up securing monopolies of the world’s online information. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Feb 17, 2021 Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-02-18/google-and-facebook-lose-a-battle-to-win-the-war Questions for discussion: According to the article, what is the strategy being used by Google and Facebook in Australia? Do you think this is in fact what these… Read more »
The only way to control tech giants like Facebook may be for governments to gang up
Description: Big Tech may be too powerful for a single country to take on, though Australia is trying — and Canada may, too Source: CBC.ca Date: Feb 19, 2021 Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/don-pittis-facebook-australia-governments-gang-up-1.5919005 Questions for discussion: What does the article say is the problem with big tech companies? What is the suggested solution for governments? How should… Read more »
Jeff Immelt Oversaw the Downfall of G.E. Now He’d Like You to Read His Book.
Description: The C.E.O. who followed Jack Welch tried, and failed, to revive the company’s stock price. He’s owning up to some of his mistakes now — and assigning some blame. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 10, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/05/business/jeff-immelt-general-electric-corner-office.html Questions for discussion: What are the lessons for top managers of large corporations to take away from… Read more »
60% of Indigenous workers feel emotionally unsafe on the job: Catalyst survey
Description: TORONTO — As Krystal Abotossaway navigated corporate Canada over the last decade, the Toronto woman with Anishinaabe Kwe heritage always paid always took care to be on time, to watch her drinking at after-work events and to be agreeable in meetings. Source: Yahoo.Finance.com Date: Feb 10, 2021 Link: https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/60-indigenous-workers-feel-emotionally-150858957.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the… Read more »
Apple Is the World’s Most Admired Company for the 14th Year in a Row. Facebook Isn’t Even on the List
Description: It doesn’t take long to damage your reputation. Just ask Facebook. Source: INC.com Date: Feb 08, 2021 Link: https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apple-is-worlds-most-admired-company-for-14th-year-in-a-row-facebook-isnt-even-on-list.html Questions for discussion: What does the article suggest contributes to a company’s admiration or its absence? How does this information affect marketing? How should investors weigh this information?
Reddit, the Talk of the Internet, Raises $250 Million
Description: The start-up, which was at the center of a recent stock market frenzy, was valued at $6 billion in the new funding round. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Feb 08, 2021 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/08/technology/reddit-raises-250-million.html Questions for discussion: What makes Reddit a special type of social media? What is their revenue source? What will they use the investment… Read more »
