Darden Ideas to Action
Business knowledge, analysis and commentary from faculty and experts of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
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Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Americans cherish the idea of the truly self-made man or woman. So why does an elite pedigree often win the day when it comes to hiring for the top jobs? What prevents managers from rewarding those who make the leap from one social class to another, and more importantly, what are we missing when we favor the well born? Professor Sean Martin, an expert in social class and leadership, discusses why the lack of opportunities for social class transitioners means businesses are missing opportunities to hire employees with incredibly valuable skills for the workplace.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Business has the tools to solve the global climate crisis, but will business leaders have the will to drive the changes necessary to avoid the worst consequences of climate change? Professor Mike Lenox argues that disruptive new technologies can redirect global society’s unsustainable path, but radical innovation will rock the boat of many local communities and today’s top businesses.
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Thursday Jan 09, 2020
Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Warren Buffett — you know the names. But how did they come to helm the world’s largest companies? And is there anything we can learn from their stories that might suggest lessons about how they made it to the top? Professor Kimberly Whitler looked into the education and career choices of every Fortune 100 CEO and made some surprising discoveries.
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Friday Dec 06, 2019
Not so long ago, CEOs were not the public face of their companies. But in the age of always-on media and the rise of superstar chief executives, CEOs must constantly give voice to the organizations they lead. Professor June West and Steve Soltis share what it takes for a CEO to succeed as a communicator.
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