Leading Creatively: The art of making sense

by Charles J. PalusIssue: July / August 2014

Relying on formulas and the tried and true is not an unreasonable approach for a leader to solving a problem. But solving……

Systems disparity: The implications of data proliferation on business decisions

by Kamil J. Mizgier, Nicholas G. WillisIssue: July / August 2014

The increasing reliance on data-based knowledge and its creation is rapidly changing how business is done. However,…

Change is afoot at IBJ

by Thomas WatsonIssue: July / August 2014

When appointed Editor of Ivey Business Journal late last year, I was tasked with leading an examination of the reader…

Big data and analytics: Go big or go home

by Christian Hagen, Khalid KhanIssue: July / August 2014

As Big Data continues to grow, the related opportunity to obtain a competitive advantage grows with it. By now, we have……

Teaching executives the ancient art of persuasion

by John S. McCallumIssue: July / August 2014

The events that led to publication of this article are unusual. In December 2013, I had hip-replacement surgery, which……

Leading employees through major organizational change

by Mark DesJardineIssue: July / August 2014

I took over as CEO of Sanofi Canada in May 2012 when the healthcare organization was preparing for major change. We…

Reviewing golf lessons for business enterprises

by Floyd F. Quinn, Debbie M. ThorneIssue: July / August 2014

At some point in the life of most golfers, it becomes apparent that the sport provides practical lessons to many other……

Reconceptualizing the board and its metrics

by Knud B. JensenIssue: July / August 2014

As chairman of Aetna in 1999, William Donaldson said: “I fear there is a growing cottage industry of superficial thought……