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Even NAFTA Tweaks Could Be Costly
Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B17TA04-EStrategyResearch shows any thickening of U.S. borders threatens prosperity across the integrated North American economy.Starting at €8.20
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Why Mining Product Reviews Should Be on Retailers' Radar
Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B15TC03-EMarketingMany early adopters of data mining wasted millions of dollars due to the significant amounts of dirty data contained in IT systems and the length of time required to build data warehouses. But the potential payoff of data mining has soared along with the growth of digital data. Today, thanks to the massive amounts of user-generated content online, firms do not need to build a data warehouse to benefit from data mining. Mining social media sites f...Starting at €8.20
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Donglegate: Candour Through Social Media
Charlice Hurst; Karen MacMillan; Thomas WatsonCase IVEY-9B14C017-ELeadership and People ManagementIn 2013, controversy arose over the actions of Adria Richards, a developer-evangelist, in response to remarks she overheard being made by two male attendees at a technology conference. After she reported what she believed to be sexist remarks by posting a photo of the men and a comment on Twitter, the two men were asked to leave the conference session and one was soon fired. A firestorm ensued during which Richards' actions were subjected to scru...Starting at €8.20
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Trumpeting Fair Debate
Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B17TA03-EStrategyIt takes more than keeping promises to be a good role model as a national leader.Starting at €8.20
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Business Finesse: Soft Skills for Tangible Results--Gen Y Strategies for Developing Interpersonal Abilities
Erickson, TamaraBook Chapter HBS-7822BC-EIn the work world, you will be evaluated on process - your ability to make things happen, to get things done. Success requires interpersonal skills -- you must be able to persuade and influence others. The author offers eight tips on how to develop and use these skills. Some of them, such as thinking positively, capitalize on the strengths of Generation Y; others, like having face-to-face discussions, address common shortcomings. This chapter is...Starting at €8.20
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Find the Perfect Job: Generation Y--Shaping Your Personal Career Strategy
Erickson, TamaraBook Chapter HBS-7818BC-EWhen you select a specific job, you are committing yourself to four things: location, the company's reputation, which you will be associated with, the colleagues you will work with day-to-day, and your actual assignment. Be sure to ask the right questions and look for the right signals when you are interviewing. While it is a lot to think about, it's necessary to do so if you want to find the job that works for you. This chapter is excerpted fro...Starting at €8.20
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SNC-Lavalin and the Corruption of Public Discourse
Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B19TB04-EService and Operations ManagementCanada’s fintech ecosystem may be dominated by young entrepreneurs, but they haven’t disrupted the value of old-school industry experienceStarting at €8.20
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Tweetledee Tweetledumb
Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B17TA02-EStrategyWhen it comes to the threat posed by Donald Trump’s Twitter feed, the real problem is how businesses are being told to react.Starting at €8.20
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Recognizing Jane Philpott’s Ongoing Contribution to Canada
Thomas Watson; Gerard SeijtsArticle IVEY-9B19TF04-EStrategyThe resignation of The Honourable Jane Philpott is literally a case study on what it takes to be an authentic leader in politics and business.Starting at €8.20
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Enough. It’s Time to Hire (and Develop) Better Judgment
Gerard Seijts; Thomas WatsonArticle IVEY-9B21TB02-ELeadership and People ManagementWith scandals emerging everywhere, from McKinsey to Rideau Hall, it’s not hard to wonder if decent leadership even exists, but it doesn’t have to be this way.Starting at €8.20