Diversity in top ranks has grown just incrementally. By Patrick Kennedy Star Tribune AUGUST 4, 2020 — 8:15AM Pledges for increased diversity in public companies have intensified since George Floyd’s death in 2020. Chief executives have not only given to community efforts but also said they are listening and know they need to do better in integrating staffs.…
Ultimately, culture can change as a result of leaders communicating their values frequently and widely. By Rama Hart Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 9, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What is needed for organizational culture to stay strong in the new normal? A: While the new normal of our society going virtual has advantages and disadvantages, if an organization…
By Nicole Zwieg Daly Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 2, 2020 — 3:09PM Q: Many business professionals are reading books such as “How to Be an Antiracist” (by Ibram X. Kendi) and “White Fragility” (by Robin DiAngelo) to learn how to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. What literature do you recommend that depicts people’s…
It is more about thinking about what we are really trying to achieve, who we are trying to become and how we can allow others to thrive. By John F. McVea Special to the Star Tribune JULY 26, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What is the best way to lead during turbulent times? A: Unprecedented economic conditions have caused…
By Daniel B. McLaughlin AUGUST 30, 2020 — 2:15PM Q: My company has had to make a lot of changes due to the pandemic. What areas can I look to in order to further improve my operations? A: Operating a company during the pandemic has been challenging, and most organizations have had to make significant changes…
What to consider when your product raises complaints or causes injuries Not everything goes to plan. Despite due diligence and quality control, manufacturers sometimes find that their product is not performing as it should. But at what point should a business move a customer service issue to a product recall? Six federal agencies can require…
Some days, it feels like the only thing we can agree on is that we can’t agree — on anything. Drawing on her background as a world debate champion, Julia Dhar offers three techniques to reshape the way we talk to each other so we can start disagreeing productively and finding common ground — over…
\John Greniuk, Compliance & Ethics Contributor, BERC For the first in this series, and a backgrounder on the Robinhood/Gamestop situation, please click here. On February 18, 2021, the House of Representatives questioned Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. The House was seeking answers to what led to the chaos of January 28. Lawmakers questioned Robinhood’s business model…
By Gino Giovannelli Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 16, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What advice do you have for companies trying to survive during COVID-19? A: Good question, and one that reminds me of a course I taught last spring in which student teams create real marketing strategies for real clients in the real world. We…
By John F. McVea JANUARY 24, 2021 — 2:00PM Q: What insights do you need to have to succeed in the technology industry? A: You don’t need to be an expert technologist to make a big impact in technology. Mary Grove, who worked at Google and is the managing partner of Bread & Butter Ventures, said…
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