Quotes Kevin Lane Keller about Ikea's new "We Help You Make It" advertising campaign and inclusive message, “No matter who you are, what you do, or how much you make, you can still make the dream yours.” Keller opines, “This is the reality. They're not trying to romanticize any of this stuff. They're sort of taking this more democratic view, this more down-to-earth view, talking about where people are."
Oct 30, 2016As a guest on "VPR News," Paul Argenti comments about Unilever’s recent acquisition of the natural homecare company Seventh Generation. Argenti states that incorporating social and environmental goals into the company’s values is attractive to both customers and employees—especially millennials. “Your reputation is the most important asset that you have," says Argenti. "If you're avoiding getting into problems in the future by solving problems today, you're going to be a company that is stronger in the future."
Oct 26, 2016Quotes Vijay Govindarajan in an article about the controversial dismissal of Cyrus Mistry as chairman of Tata Sons Limited, the holding company of India’s largest conglomerate Tata Group. “The biggest challenge for an organization is planning for succession, especially following the tenure of a very successful CEO,” says Govindarajan. “The current leadership crisis is an unwanted distraction.”
Oct 26, 2016Quotes Kevin Lane Keller about how the ugliest presidential race in modern history has tarnished the Trump name to such degree that it may jeopardize the future of his business enterprises. Keller says that some would-be customers may avoid patronizing Trump's business because of concerns about what other people may think. “All this negative press, the negative reactions from people, it’s got to hurt his brand,” says Keller. “They don’t want to have to apologize for staying at a Trump hotel or buying a Trump brand. And when you get into luxury, image matters a lot.”
Oct 22, 2016Quotes Patricia Harrison, senior associate director of admissions, in a feature article highlighting a dozen T’18 students. “While the students in Tuck’s class of 2018 are smart, accomplished and diverse, they’re so much more than what the stats reveal,” says Harrison. “In the short time that they’ve been on campus, we have noticed their humility and empathy in particular. They are open to ideas and experiences different than their own and seem acutely aware of how their actions impact others.” The article profiles the following students: Richard Asala, Michael Blanc, H. Holland Davis, Ramon Fuentebella, Jodine Gordon, Vedrana Greatorex, Daniel Marquez, Muyambi Muyambi, Rachel Phillips, Chethan Rao, Erica Toews, and Stephiney Xie.
Oct 21, 2016An opinion piece co-authored by Ron Adner examines the shifts in technology that disrupt businesses and industries and the importance of timing these transitions. “Few modern firms are untouched by the urgency of innovation,” says Adner. “But when it comes to strategizing for a revolution, the question of ‘whether’ often drowns out the question of ‘when.’”
Oct 20, 2016Cites research conducted by Kenneth French and his colleague Eugene Fama that shows stocks with smaller market capitalizations—including those trading at low prices relative to their asset values and those with above-average profitability—outperform in the long run.
Oct 20, 2016This year’s six U.S.-immigrant Nobel laureates underscore a vital message about innovation that policy makers today seem to either ignore or have forgotten, say Slaughter & Rees.
Oct 17, 2016Cites research conducted by Rafael La Porta in an article about the impact that an informal economy versus a formal economy can have on a country due to tax losses. “In poor countries the average formal firm employs 126 people, compared with just four for informal ones, according to La Porta,” writes The Economist.
Oct 15, 2016As a guest on CNBC's “Power Lunch,” Paul Argenti discusses Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 crisis and where the company stands in terms of damage control. “I’m not worried about the company surviving, but the product is another story,” says Argenti.
Oct 11, 2016An opinion piece co-authored by Vijay Govindarajan about how multinational companies can enter the market in India by leveraging the county’s supply chain and taking advantage of its growing e-commerce. “Nimble global consumer companies looking for growth can accelerate their entry into India while mitigating their risks if they use one or both strategies,” writes Govindarajan.
Oct 10, 2016As a guest on "Bloomberg Surveillance," Peter Fisher talks about the U.S. economy. "We wish we had more of an acceleration in this recovery. We wish we were doing better in some terms, but we're doing pretty well especially compared with the rest of the world—just looking at the level of our unemployment, the level of our GDP. It's disappointing, but it’s also better than the neighborhood, absolutely,” says Fisher. He also comments on the Fed targeting low-level volatility.
Oct 07, 2016In his latest VPR interview, John Vogel discusses how the solution to the housing problem in Vermont may be housing bonds—taking advantage of Vermont’s high credit rating and today’s incredibly low interest rates.
Oct 03, 2016Sydney Finkelstein explains how an organization can become more resilient, sustainable and successful over the long term by letting top performers leave. “To win big, we can no longer afford to keep our best talent to ourselves,” says Finkelstein. “We have to be willing to lose it. Our talent will be better off, and so will we.”
Oct 02, 2016Cites research by Sydney Finkelstein, where him and his colleagues studied 51 of the business world’s most notorious failures—interviewing CEOs and people from all levels. “He and his team found that the poor decisions these smart leaders made were sometimes intentional and sometimes accidental, but they always followed a clear pattern of hubris that ensured even the most successful enterprise could be run into the ground,” writes Forbes.
Sep 27, 2016Emily Blanchard participates in an analysis of last night's presidential debate at Hofstra University. "Trade—together with technology—has undeniably reshaped the American labor market over the past decade, partly at the expense of middle class workers. But with the line about Chinese currency policy, Trump struck wide of the mark," says Blanchard.
Sep 27, 2016With a record number of eyes forecast watch the first of three televised presidential debates, this edition of the Slaughter & Rees Report offers three questions moderator Lestor Holt should ask tonight—as well as, for the candidates, what we consider to be the three ideal answers to these questions.
Sep 23, 2016As a guest on CNBC's Power Lunch, Sydney Finkelstein discusses what it means to a company when it gets called to testify before Congress. “When you go to a Congressional testimony you know what’s happening, you know exactly what the playbook is going to look like,” says Finkelstein. “Therefore, show up and be ready with stuff you’ve thought about.”
Sep 22, 2016