Nissan’s failed ‘Taxi of Tomorrow’

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Description: Hail a yellow cab in New York City today, and you could be stepping into a dog’s breakfast of vehicles, ranging from a cavernous Toyota (TM) Sienna minivan to a claustrophobic Ford Escape crossover. After climbing into the rear seat, you may find yourself nostalgic for a yellow Crown Victoria, an obsolete sedan that… Read more »

Fortune’s 50 Most Powerful Women in business

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Description: Nearly everyone on the list is striving to reinvent her business. Meet a group of executives who don’t sit still. Source: Fortune.com Date: Oct 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/gallery/leadership/2013/10/10/50-most-powerful-women.fortune/index.html?iid=MPW13_lp_header Questions for Discussions: What are common characteristics shared by these corporate women? What do you think this report says about who can succeed in the corporate… Read more »

Do You Want Wine With Those Fries?

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Description: Who says Big Macs can’t be gourmet? That’s the message McDonald’s pushed at a fancy invitation-only event last week. Abby Haglage on the charm offensive—and why it’s such a tough sell. Source: TheDailyBeast.com Date: Oct 01, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/10/01/do-you-want-wine-with-those-fries.html Questions for Discussions: Summarize the PR strategy and intended goals envisioned by management at McDonald’s?… Read more »

Exclusive: Time for Gates to go, some top Microsoft investors tell board

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Description: (Reuters) – Three of the top 20 investors in Microsoft Corp are lobbying the board to press for Bill Gates to step down as chairman of the software company he co-founded 38 years ago, according to people familiar with matter. Source: Reuters.com Date: Oct 01, 2013 Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/01/us-microsoft-gates-investors-idUSBRE9901H320131001 Questions for Discussions: Do you think… Read more »

Why Home Depot focuses on employees

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Description: Home Depot CEO Frank Blake says that his company’s dedication to service and associate training keeps customers coming back. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 25, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/25/f-leadership-home-depot-ceo-frank-blake-employees.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: Why would taking better care of employees be more important HR strategy for Home Depot than for say, a grocery retailer?… Read more »

What 3-D Printing Could Mean for the World’s Factory — China

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Description: It’s easy to get caught up in the buzz around 3-D printing. It allows everyone from hobbyists to aerospace engineers to create customized products — toys, prosthetics, even jet engine parts — from the convenience of their home or office. Source: Bloomberg.com Date: Sep 26, 2013 Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-26/what-3-d-printing-could-mean-for-the-world-s-factory-china.html Questions for Discussions: What are the… Read more »

BlackBerry leaders, success paved way for failure

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Description: (MoneyWatch) The history of American business is littered with the remains of once-dominant companies suddenly rendered obsolete by powerful new technologies. BlackBerry is not one of those companies. Source: CBSNews.com Date: Sep 25, 2013 Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505124_162-57604642/for-blackberry-leaders-success-paved-way-for-failure/?tag=nl.e713&s_cid=e713&ttag=e713&ftag=TRE4cf7aca Questions for Discussions: According to the report, why did BB fail? How much blame does management rightfully share?

How Cinnabon reinvented itself

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Description: At 880 delectable calories, the classic Cinnabon roll isn’t most people’s idea of an every day treat. President Kat Cole tells how the company has managed to expand its brand into smaller indulgences. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 18, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/09/18/f-cinnabon-president-kat-cole.fortune/index.html Questions for Discussions: What is the marketing strategy at Cinnabon… Read more »

The digital sorority of Silicon Beach

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Description: The women working in Los Angeles’ booming tech scene are supporting each other in an industry dominated by men. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Sep 11, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/09/11/t-ladies-of-silicon-beach.cnnmoney/index.html Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about networking strategies of women entrepreneurs? Do you think there is a fundamental difference in managerial… Read more »

Radical Fast Food Joint Doubles Down on High Wages

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Description: So you thought $12 an hour for a burger place was revolutionary? Try $15. Daniel Gross talks to the owners of Detroit’s Moo Cluck Moo as they supersize starting wages. Source: Thedailybeast.com Date: Sep 09, 2013 Link: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/09/09/radical-fast-food-joint-doubles-down-on-high-wages.html Questions for Discussions: What do you think of management’s thinking here? What does this report say… Read more »