Management in Practice
Should Companies Lead on Sustainability?
Unilever CEO Paul Polman says the company can dramatically shrink its environmental impact while growing profits.
Why Aren’t Women Saving Enough for Retirement?
TIAA’s chief income strategist says while the retirement system appears to be gender neutral, it is putting women at a disadvantage.
How Does a Family Business Survive?
Few family businesses make it to the third generation. Victoria Mars YC ’78 talks about the set of values that have helped make Mars Inc. an exception.
Should You Invest in Uncertain Environments?
A focus on fundamentals can reveal opportunities in the Middle East, despite conflict, political upheaval, and economic uncertainty.
Can a Conglomerate Be Nimble?
Adriana Cisneros, CEO of the Cisneros Group, discusses leading a sprawling family business that is built to turn on a dime.
What’s the Energy Equation?
What will the world’s use of energy look like in the coming decades, as technological advances revolutionize transportation and push down the price of renewable energy?
What’s the Future of Television?
With traditional TV losing viewers to streaming services, the industry is still figuring out what its new economic model will look like.
Can a Positive Impact Be Profitable?
PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi ’80 talks about the company’s Performance with Purpose initiative and the evolving role of sustainability.
Can Tech Make the World Better?
Katie Rae ’97, who runs an incubator and an investment firm, on finding the next great startup.
What Do Small Businesses Need?
Small businesses create jobs, so how do we help them grow? Entrepreneur and investor Sean Greene ’90 points to better government policies and access to capital
