Professors Share Their 2019 Resolutions
“Become a better cook,” says one professor. “Cut down iPhone use by half,” says another.
Articles
New Year’s Resolution: Escape the Calendar
In a world of rapid change, static methods of strategic planning won’t work, says Willie Pietersen, a professor of the practice of management.
A Reciprocal Solution to the US-China Trade Dispute
China needs to take steps to redress unfairness in its trade relations with other countries. But if global trade is to be truly fair, the United States also has to make some changes.
Robot Empathy, Pop Music Bias, and Elevator Pitches
A recent faculty showcase spotlighted new research from Robert D. Calkins Professor of International Business Bernd Schmitt; Assistant Professor of Management Michael Mauskapf; and S. T. Lee Professor of Business Sheena Sethi Iyengar’s Authenticity, Choice, and Technology Lab.
Beyond GDP
GDP is not a good measure of overall wellbeing. If we focus only on material wellbeing, we become distorted in the same way that the metrics are distorted; we become more materialistic.
Taking the Temperature of the Housing Market
As COO of Fannie Mae, Kimberly Johnson '00 may be among the first to know if the US housing market shows signs of another crisis.
A Taste for Great Service
As the Ko Hospitality Group opens its first US restaurant, CEO Stan Ko ’99 talks about the family business and why he’s fiercely dedicated to the dining experience.
Wholeness and Health
Shoshanah Brown '04 works to bring home healthcare to underserved New York City communities.
The Rebirth of Retail
Changes in the way we shop and what we buy are evolving at a furious pace. Here’s a look at trends sweeping the retail world.
Salivating in Class
Testosterone and cortisol levels in our saliva can predict how we’ll work in groups, according to Modupe Akinola, associate professor of management.
Based on research by Modupe Akinola, Elizabeth Page-Gould, Pranjal Mehta, and Jackson Lu
Three Macro Reasons Why the United States Should Care About India
Soon to be the most populous and fastest growing major economy on earth, India’s prosperity is in the interest of the United States, according to a former ambassador to India.
The Great Business of Brexit: CBS Alumni Prepare
Is Brexit helping or hurting businesses? Attendees of Columbia Business School’s Pan-Euro Forum, held in Paris in October 2018, discuss how they are preparing for Great Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Introducing the 2018 Holiday Gift Guide
These alumni-founded companies have the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.
Let Go, Listen, and Trust: Leadership Lessons from CBS Alumni
Attendees of Columbia Business School’s Pan-Euro Forum, held in Paris in October 2018, share the hard lessons they learned to become the leaders they are today.
How to Network in an Interconnected World
What makes global networking unique? Attendees of Columbia Business School’s Pan-Euro Forum, held in Paris in October 2018, share their top tips on cross-border networking — and how Columbia Business School stands out.