Description: IOWA CITY — Six months ago, Adam Means shifted the business model at his downtown gym, Iowa City Fitness. Source: TheGazette.com Date: March 08, 2015 Link: http://thegazette.com/subject/news/gyms-wellness-providers-capitalize-on-corporate-kick-for-fitness-20150308 Questions for Discussions: How can wellness programs benefit employees and employers? How can leadership within the firm affect participation? What other benefits can arise from this leadership… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Management
How L.L. Bean thinks “outside” the box
Description: L.L. Bean, 56 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies To Work For list, gives employees time off to explore the great outdoors. Source: Fortune.com – video report Date: March 05, 2015 Link: http://for.tn/1CxQZUo Questions for discussion: Based on the video report, what are the top three items that you feel makes the firm a great… Read more »
Pebble Time Kickstarter campaign raises more than US$4 million in three hours
Description: The first smartwatch developed by Pebble Technology Corp. had one of the most successful Kickstarter campaigns ever, and now the company behind the trailblazing wearable device is back with the Pebble Time and a new pre-sale campaign that managed to raise US$4-million in only three hours, and US$1-million in just 31 minutes on Tuesday, making it… Read more »
Buffett’s 2014 letter: Corporate cancers, preachers of pessimism and lessons of history
Description: In his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, -0.48% BRK.B, -0.63% shareholders, Chairman and Chief Executive Warren Buffett continues his tradition of delivering all sorts of cleverly worded musings on the markets, on the state of American business and on his own quirks and peculiarities (and how they affect his relationship with longtime Berkshire… Read more »
When ‘Shark Tank’ deals fall apart: Why some entrepreneurs walk away when the cameras stop rolling
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 »
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?
