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Feb 05, 2014

Free Advice for Satya Nadella

Microsoft's new CEO has two very strong predecessors hovering over his shoulder.

Feb 05, 2014

Picking a CEO: Microsoft, Others Go With Insiders

Sydney Finkelstein sees Satya Nadella as a safe choice.

Feb 05, 2014

Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO as Bill Gates steps down as chairman

Sydney Finkelstein says Microsoft's new CEO needs to instill a level of risk-taking and innovation.

Feb 05, 2014

Under the Radar CEOs Best?

Sydney Finkelstein comments on Microsoft's choice of insider Satya Nadella as CEO.

Feb 03, 2014

3 Steps for Joining the Innovation Economy

Mentions Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble's concept of “reverse innovation” in which new products developed for emerging markets find their way to developed ones.

Feb 01, 2014

The Mistakes Microsoft Is Making In Choosing Its Next CEO

Sydney Finkelstein says the company is undercutting the new CEO's authority in some important ways.

Jan 31, 2014

The United States of New Shoes

Professor Matthew Slaughter says that more jobs and higher wages are critical to continued U.S. economic growth.

Jan 30, 2014

Best And Worst Peyton Manning Ads Of All Time

Professor Kevin Keller says Manning's "Priceless" commercials creatively reinforced MasterCard's message.

Jan 29, 2014

Why Amazon’s Anticipatory Shipping Is Pure Genius

Professor Praveen Kopalle says we like getting things in the mail, even if we didn't ask for them.

Jan 28, 2014

Global MBA Ranking 2014

The Financial Times ranks Tuck #12 in the U.S. and #20 among business schools worldwide.

Jan 28, 2014

The Business School Building Boom: How Do MBAs Rate Their Facilities?

Assistant dean Penny Paquette explains how Tuck's buildings help create a sense of community.

Jan 28, 2014

When Online Reviews Are Fake: Researchers Identify Which Hotels Have Incentive To Manipulate

Research by assistant professor Yaniv Dover shows which hotels are likely to generate or attract fraudulent online reviews.

Jan 27, 2014

The Best CEOs of 2013

Professor Sydney Finkelstein spotlights CEOs who excelled in the past year.

Jan 27, 2014

IITs should focus on innovating for the poor

Professor Vijay Govindarajan urges firms in India to create quality products for developing markets at home and abroad.

Jan 24, 2014

Want To Be A Business Leader? Brush Up On Your Writing Skills First

Dean Paul Danos says business leaders need to be able to structure their thoughts in articulate sentences and paragraphs.

Jan 24, 2014

The Three Mistakes That May Doom Chris Christie’s Political Career

Professor of Corporate Communications Paul Argenti shares advice on what the New Jersey governor should have done to save his public career.

Jan 24, 2014

The world’s most exclusive party

Sydney Finkelstein says one reason people attend the World Economic Forum is "fear of missing out."

Jan 23, 2014

Why Davos?

Sydney Finkelstein says the World Economic Forum has social dynamics we might remember from high school.

Jan 22, 2014

Making Room for Big Ideas

Amelia Mann T'15 urges grassroots innovation in the U.S. government through innovation labs.

Jan 21, 2014

‘High-Trade’ Jobs Pay Higher Wages

The government's employment report for December showed that the central policy challenge is not just more jobs but rather more well-paying jobs.

Jan 20, 2014

What It Means For A Company To Be ‘100 Percent Employee Owned’

Professor Espen Eckbo says employee ownership can help prevent a takeover but may also expose employees to risk.

Jan 17, 2014

This 55-Year-Old is an Amazing Breakdancer Who Learned How to Do it at Goldman in the 8...

Steve Graham T'86 is still breaking and serving as the founder/leader of the Urban Dance & Education Foundation, which supports young breakers.

Jan 17, 2014

Premise Envy

The Economist ranks Tuck #1 B-School facility in the U.S.

Jan 15, 2014

5 Questions To Ask Before You Retool Your Portfolio For 2014

Article endorses the risk-allocation approach to investing developed by Professor Kenneth French and his co-author Eugene Fama.

Jan 14, 2014

Target CEO opens up about data breach

Paul Argenti says Target's apology sounded scripted.

Jan 13, 2014

How to Beat the Market

Cites research from Professor Kenneth French showing that value, momentum and quality are important factors in choosing investments.

Jan 13, 2014

Economy is growing, but not fast: Pro

Matthew Slaughter tells CNBC that economic recovery in the U.S. would benefit from tax reform and immigration reform.

Jan 13, 2014

Reputation Management Expert Sees Trouble for Christie

Paul Argenti says Governor Christie's apology was missing important elements key to repairing his political image.

Jan 10, 2014

Four ‘Sure Bets’ for the New Year

Professor Sydney Finkelstein predicts more women in C-suites, a few lucky investors, some big severance checks, and entrepreneurs who hold on too long.

Jan 08, 2014

A 1-800 number for data plans?

Constance Helfat says people might watch promotional content on mobile devices if it's not charged against their data plan.

Jan 08, 2014

Always Coca-Cola (For a Certain Price)

Praveen Kopalle used retailer data collected from loyalty card purchases to understand consumer reactions to price changes and fluctuations.

Jan 03, 2014

What You Can Learn From The Best And Worst CEOs Of 2013

Sydney Finkelstein's best and worst CEOs of 2013.

Jan 03, 2014

When Strategy Fails

Sydney Finkelstein says that the five worst CEOs of 2013 were unable to react to changing circumstances.

Jan 02, 2014

Obama’s Position On Free Trade Marks Subtle Evolution

Matthew Slaughter notes areas of concern as the President cautiously promotes trade agreements.

Jan 02, 2014

Get a Better Return on Your Business Intelligence

Professor Vijay Govindarajan provides six tips for taking action.

Dec 18, 2013

The best CEOs of 2013

Amazon's Jeff Bezos tops Professor Sydney Finkelstein's list.