Vijay Govindarajan, Tarunya Govindarajan, and Adam Stepinski note challenges faced by unicorns, which are privately owned tech companies valued at $1 billion or more. They write, "... unicorns are struggling not only to keep up, but to keep innovating beyond their first breakthrough."
Apr 21, 2016Dean Matthew Slaughter said that the U.S. has been “behind the curve” when it comes to strengthening the social safety net for communities that are affected by free-trade agreements.
Apr 20, 2016In an op-ed, Dean Matthew Slaughter says that, facing a shortage of skilled workers, the U.S. should make H-1B visas more affordable for the nation's companies and start-ups.
Apr 19, 2016Sydney Finkelstein is quoted as saying, "When smart leaders fail, it is not because they are incompetent, but because they are absorbed in their beliefs and are not willing to change.”
Apr 18, 2016Citing the book, Why Smart Executives Fail by Sydney Finkelstein, the Huffington Post offers six explanations for why highly regarded leaders have failed.
Apr 18, 2016An opinion piece by Vijay Govindarajan about how effective leaders are able to use the Three Box framework as a continual process—always reevaluating and reflecting on the past, present, and future.
Apr 18, 2016Quotes Dean Matthew Slaughter on trade and globalization in the United States. “Slaughter suggests the safety net could be strengthened with expanded unemployment insurance, job training, and direct subsidies for workers whose wages suffer,” reports NPR. “He warns that unless the benefits of trade are shared more equitably, public opposition to trade deals is likely to grow.”
Apr 18, 2016Quotes Jonathan Masland on the two different types of MBA internship searches and the importance of knowing what career services offer.
Apr 14, 2016Continued coverage on findings in a recent report by Dean Matthew Slaughter that suggests the H1-B visa costs incurred by companies are too high. In addition Slaughter found that contrary to many critics of the program, skilled immigrants actually create new jobs and companies that ultimately help the economy grow.
Apr 14, 2016Vijay Govindarajan says companies need to be more than ambidextrous in order to both exploit and explore for growth—companies must let go of what made them great.
Apr 14, 2016Recognizes the teaching and research of Adam Kleinbaum who teaches the core course, Leading Individuals and Teams, and the elective, Social Networks in Organizations, at Tuck.
Apr 14, 2016An op-ed piece written by Chris Trimble about working through known barriers that prevent innovation from occurring in health care delivery, while offering solutions toward reform. Trimble writes, “The pathway forward in health care is this: 1) Change the payment model. 2) Invest in small full-time teams that redesign care for specific patient populations. 3) Unleash physician-led innovation."
Apr 13, 2016An interview with Vijay Govindarajan on his new book, The Three-Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation, and how companies can use the three-box solution framework to break through plateaus.
Apr 13, 2016An op-ed piece by Vijay Govindarajan about how effective leaders should not only know where their organization is going but also, where they are currently, and where they have been.
Apr 12, 2016Highlights the book, Why Smart Executives Fail, by Sydney Finkelstein, in an article about the dangers of unknown knowns and how they ultimately paralyze the ability to make good strategic decisions.
Apr 11, 2016An interview with Vijay Govindarajan on his Three-Box solution and how companies can use it to optimize an existing company while creating a new business.
Apr 11, 2016Sydney Finkelstein suggests reflecting on the following; Are you really willing to change what you’ve been doing? Can you think of a better strategy or idea than the status quo? Can you execute on your chosen solution?
Apr 07, 2016Dean Matthew Slaughter says, "Americans' attitudes toward trade are becoming more protectionist in large part because of how broad have been the downward pressures on Americans' earnings in recent years—regardless of their political party."
Apr 07, 2016Cites research by Gordon Phillips which finds that under current antitrust standards, nearly one-third of U.S. industries are considered highly concentrated, up from about 25 percent in 1996.
Apr 06, 2016Continued coverage on findings in a new report by Dean Matthew Slaughter that suggest areas with higher number of H-1B immigrants tend to have faster growth in productivity—driving the increase in standards of living and real wages.
Apr 06, 2016Tuck places fourth on Poets and Quants' list that ranks endowment per student.
Apr 05, 2016Lists Sydney Finkelstein as one of five leadership authors to follow in 2016.
Apr 05, 2016Quotes Ron Adner, professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, about the complexities involved with deploying military drones. Adner explains that any innovation poses ecosystem challenges, requiring organizational and infrastructural support.
Apr 05, 2016A feature story on Daniel Weinstein T'09, founder and lead instructor for the Skating Club at Dartmouth's speed skating program. According to the Valley News the program, “Is now in its third year demonstrating the techniques involved with one of the world’s fastest non-motor-assisted sports.”
Apr 04, 2016Punam Keller discusses the benefits of health educators using a social marketing approach to get patients to change their health behavior.
Apr 04, 2016Highlights the common counter intuitive practices that define successful leaders as outlined by Sydney Finkelstein in his new book Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent.
Apr 04, 2016A repost of the U.S. News & World Report coverage on findings in a new report by Dean Matthew Slaughter that suggests skilled immigrants create new jobs and companies that ultimately help the economy grow.
Apr 04, 2016Dean Mathew Slaughter is quoted as saying, "The paradox I come back to is that there's a preponderance of evidence that high-skill immigration is a dynamic force that can help the U.S. create not just jobs, but good jobs."
Apr 04, 2016Quotes Deirdre O’Donnell in an article on big data analytics becoming a requirement for many employers in the finance industry such as Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.
Apr 01, 2016An opinion piece by Vijay Govindarajan on how the framework of the three-box solution will enable organizations to flourish—giving attention to the past, present, and future.
Apr 01, 2016Dean Matthew Slaughter weighs in on current U.S. trade policy and the effects it has for companies and the American people.
Apr 01, 2016John Vogel discusses the damaging effects the noise of the National Guard’s fighter jets may have on the real estate market in Chittenden County—especially Winooski and Burlington, Vermont. Vogel states, “Rather than make incremental changes to mitigate what is now a bad situation, it seems to me we should be able to find a way to test military planes over a less densely populated area and not put Vermont’s economic engine at risk.”
Mar 30, 2016John Lynch discusses his career and his teaching role at Tuck. "I am not just teaching in the MBA program; I'm also helping to set up an executive education program for public officials all over the country—governors, mayors, department heads and senior staff."
Mar 30, 2016Quotes Emily Blanchard about how a U.S. exit from the World Trade Organization or NAFTA would have a terrible ripple effect on prices, jobs and tax revenue. "If the U.S. starts backing out of major agreements, there's an unraveling that could occur, and no one knows how bad or how ugly that could get. If you start violating parts of treaties, then all the rules of global commerce start to erode."
Mar 30, 2016Features an interview with Vijay Govindarajan, the Coxe Distinguished Professor of Management, about his new book, "The Three Box Solution: A Strategy for Leading Innovation."
Mar 30, 2016A new report by Dean Matthew Slaughter suggests skilled immigrants create new jobs and companies that ultimately help the economy grow. "People have concerns about jobs and wages for themselves and their children, and that's not unfounded. It's sobering how poor income growth in particular has been for so many families and workers in the U.S. for so many years at this point. The paradox I come back to is that there's a preponderance of evidence that high-skill immigration is a dynamic force that can help the U.S. create not just jobs, but good jobs."
Mar 30, 2016