By John F. McVea NOVEMBER 8, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: How do you know when it’s the right time to scale up and grow your business? A: One of the biggest challenges you face as an entrepreneur is growth. In the early years of a startup, an entrepreneur is often desperate for cash flow to make the…
It breaks down to two main groups, the enablers and the touch points. By Gino Giovannelli Special to the Star Tribune OCTOBER 18, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: How would you describe digital transformation and the benefits to a business? A: Digital transformation means different things to different people. I describe it as using digital advancements, like technology, processes,…
First, create an environment that is a psychologically safe space because establishing an atmosphere of trust is crucial. By Jill Hauwiller Special to the Star Tribune OCTOBER 11, 2020 — 2:21PM Q: How can I facilitate better brainstorming from my team? A: The first step in facilitating a fruitful brainstorming session is to create an environment that is…
By Glenn Karwoski SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 — 2:43PM Q: What are some examples of businesses that creatively pivoted during the pandemic? A: Businesses are always in the process of reinventing themselves, whether intentionally or in response to events and circumstances. There’s no better example of reinvention and forced innovation than what has transpired during the past six months.…
Think about what captivates your mind and heart to work in a setting and build a career that is inspired by your passion and principles. By Amy Finnegan and Christopher Michaelson SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 — 2:49PM Q: As a recent college graduate, I am having a hard time finding a job that makes ends meet that also…
No matter where you are in your continuum, you can follow your purpose. By Marcella de la Torre Special to the Star Tribune AUGUST 23, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: What tips do you have to turn a passion into a profession? A: Let’s start by looking at change. First, we need to understand that life is a series of…
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…
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 Marcella de la Torre Special to the Star Tribune DECEMBER 6, 2020 — 2:00PM Q: Why is it important to invest in visioning and strategy to help manage change? A: Change is very difficult. It is frightening and at the same time unsettling. When there is a lack of vision and strategy, change is even harder to manage.…
The Me Too Movement ignited the conversation on sexual harassment and sexual assault when it went viral in 2017. The Ethics Unwrapped project at the McCombs School of Business made this video to examine the impact of the movement and capture the current conversation surrounding these issues.
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