When ‘Shark Tank’ deals fall apart: Why some entrepreneurs walk away when the cameras stop rolling

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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?
  • What are the warnings to entrepreneurs about going forward with financial partners?
  • Is there any downside to entrepreneurs after appearing on the show, regardless of any deals?

10 signs your boss is toxic

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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 toxic boss?

Honda’s CEO stepping down

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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 do you think this decision affects leadership and the corporate culture in general at Honda?
  • Is this a good thing, in your opinion?

Target’s quarterly profit jumps as holiday sales grow

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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

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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 meant by the comment “culture is a framework”?
  • What is the general message meant for management to understand in this article?

5 jobs that robots already have taken

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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?

How one company found its ‘Rembrandt in the attic’ and had the guts to make it into a business

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Description: It’s not unusual today for technology companies to pivot —  or turn their business in a different direction. In fact, today’s speed of change means pivots, evolutions, or creation of multiple lines of business are probably in most companies’ future.

Source: FinancialPost.com

Date: Feb 18, 2015

Link: http://business.financialpost.com/2015/02/18/finding-the-rembrandt-in-the-attic-and-having-the-guts-to-make-it-your-business/?__lsa=7a93-d933

Questions for Discussions:

  • What is meant by the term ‘Rembrandt in the attic’?
  • How can managers routinely search for their unknown opportunities so as not to miss seeing them?

Nike collaborating with Sacai

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Description: The athletics brand is teaming up with Japanese label to create a capsule collection for women.

Source: Fortune.com – video report

Date: Feb 18, 2015

Link: http://for.tn/1Bn2Ow4

Questions for Discussions:

  • Do you think this strategy makes sense for Nike?
  • What are the managerial challenges facing the firm as it attempts to collaborate with high fashion firms?

FUBU CEO: There are no new ideas for businesses

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Description: Daymond John breaks down some of the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make.

Source: Fortune.com – video report

Date: Feb 09, 2015

Link: http://for.tn/1D5u2rD

Questions for Discussions:

  • Summarize the key ideas for entrepreneurial success as stated by Daymond John.
  • Which do you think is the most important?

4 reasons Walmart is the most-hated retailer in America

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Description: If your idea of shopping hell is a trip to Walmart WMT, +0.80% you’re not alone.

Source: MarketWatch.com

Date: Feb 18, 2015

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/4-reasons-walmart-is-the-most-hated-retailer-in-america-2015-02-18

Questions for discussion:

  • What are the reasons for customer dissatisfaction?
  • What can management do to improve the ranking?