Description: Young companies raced to get their money out of the bank, which was central to the start-up industry. Some said they could not make payroll. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/technology/silicon-valley-bank-fallout.html Questions for discussion: What does the article say about the risks associated with banking, especially for small start-ups? How could start-ups… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Management
How to Allow Room for Failure and Create a Successful Work Environment
Description: Creating a space where people are willing to share ideas doesn’t just innovate — it invites better wellness, too Source: INC.com Date: Mar 09, 2023 Link: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/how-to-allow-room-for-failure-and-create-a-successful-work/446461 Questions for discussion: Summarize the key suggestions presented in this article. What do you think about these suggestions? Why do you think businesses are not likely to… Read more »
SPOS #866 – Dr. Tina Opie On Breaking Down The Walls Of Inequity At Work
Description: Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation – The ThinkersOne Podcast – Episode #866. Founder of OCG, Dr. Tina Opie, brings over twenty years of expertise in strategic management and organizational behavior. She is an Associate Professor of Management at Babson College, an award-winning researcher and a consultant. As a consultant, she provides organizational guidance to create more diverse,… Read more »
Howard Levitt: Workplace wokeness will be put to the test if economy sours
Description: Two biggest labour market changes, DEI initiatives and working from home, may soon become an historic anecdote Source: FinancialPost.ca – video report Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://financialpost.com/fp-work/workplace-wokeness-tested-economy-sours Questions for discussion: What are the social and cultural issues facing employers and employees at this time? How do you think management should deal with these issues… Read more »
A Colorado Ski Area With No Lift Lines? This One Has No Lifts at All.
Description: At Bluebird Backcountry, you can feel the thrill of making fresh tracks without the constant fear of avalanches. And you can bring your dog. Source: NYTimes.com Date: Mar 10, 2023 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/travel/colorado-backcountry-skiing.html Questions for discussion: Summarize the approach taken to explore the concept and then establish the alternative ski experience? How is this a… Read more »
Allbirds stock plunges after company admits missteps, unveils new strategy
Description: Footwear retailer Allbirds on Thursday unveiled a broad overhaul of its strategy and an executive shake-up after failing to post year-over-year quarterly sales growth for the first time in its history. Source: CNBC.com – video reports Date: Mar 09, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/03/09/allbirds-bird-q4-earnings-2022.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Explain the drop is share value? How much was this due… Read more »
UAW leadership faces historic upheaval ahead of union negotiations with Detroit automakers
Description: DETROIT – As the United Auto Workers prepares for what are expected to be highly contentious negotiations with the Detroit automakers later this year, the union’s leadership is undergoing its largest upheaval in decades. Source: CNBC.com Date: Feb 28, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/28/uaw-presidential-runoff.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for discussion: Summarize the situation and how it mighty affect negotiations…. Read more »
Nissan Supports HBCUs Year-Round
Description: As Black Heritage Month draws to a close, Nissan North America is continuing with its year-round efforts to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as other initiatives with a focus on Black consumers. Source: MediaPost.com Date: Feb 27, 2023 Link: https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/382930/nissan-supports-hbcus-year-round.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=readmore&utm_campaign=129421&hashid=7T9TCmQZSDGbnu-424RuBQ Questions for discussion: Summarize and evaluate the approach taken by Nissan…. Read more »
The ‘Henderson test’ could weaken Big Tech’s favorite law and change free speech on the internet
Description: A legal test that Google’s lawyer told the Supreme Court was roughly “96% correct” could drastically undermine the liability shield that the company and other tech platforms have relied on for decades, according to several experts who advocate for upholding the law to the highest degree. Source: CNBC.com Date: Feb 25, 2023 Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/02/25/internet-free-speech-henderson-test-could-weaken-section-230.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.Mail Questions for… Read more »
RBC CEO blames remote work for loss of productivity, innovation
Description: The head of Canada’s largest bank has issued what may be the loudest endorsement yet from a Canadian chief executive for a return to the office. Source: FinancialPost.ca Date: Mar 02, 2023 Link: https://financialpost.com/the-logic/rbc-ceo-blames-remote-work-productivity-losses Questions for discussion: What are the arguments presented by Dave McKay in the report? Do you agree with his line… Read more »
