Management

How Organizational Culture Shapes Digital Transformation

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation, according to Nik Puri, senior vice president of global IT at FedEx, and Dan Alig, CIO at Wharton computing and information technology.

Want to Become a Dynamic Learner? Here’s How to Do It

A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner, which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing[…]

How Blockchain Will Redefine Supply Chain Management

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Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust, notes BCG’s Stefan Gstettner. But it’s not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency.

How Feelings and Friendship Factor Into Startup Success (and Failure)

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A new study from Wharton and City University of London looks at the roles that feelings and friendships play in entrepreneurial ventures, especially when the prospects for success dim.

Will Amazon’s Plan to ‘Upskill’ Its Employees Pay Off?

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Amazon has announced a $700 million plan to retrain employees who will be automated out of jobs. While it’s a laudable goal, the company also needs to address other critical[…]

Uncovering Bias: A New Way to Study Hiring Can Help

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New Wharton research develops a novel method for studying the hiring process, finding that race and gender biases likely impact who gets hired at some of the world’s top firms.

So Your Company Has a Vision: Why Can’t Everyone See It?

New Wharton research looks at why some vision statements are more powerful than others, and how leaders can craft them effectively.

Keeping the Lights On: Why Are U.S. Hospitals Closing?

Many U.S. medical facilities are closing and consolidating as their expenses far outpace revenues. Experts say it’s a symptom of the disease plaguing the American health care system.

Don’t Underestimate Generalists: They Bring Value to Your Team

The traditional path to success has emphasized excelling in a single discipline or field rather than being a generalist. But writer David Epstein is challenging that wisdom, contending that it’s[…]

Want a Job in the Future? Be a Student for Life

New digital technologies will destroy many jobs and also create new ones. To survive, everyone will need to keep learning, says Infosys president Ravi Kumar.

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