Taking a closer look at character

by Maura PareIssue: May / June 2013

In this issue of the Ivey Business Journal, professors, researchers and consultants unearth new techniques to tap into……

Leadership character and corporate governance

by Jeffrey Gandz, Mary Crossan et al.Issue: May / June 2013

When it comes to selecting and assessing CEOs, other C-suite level executives or board members, the most important criteria……

Four blueprints for ensemble decision-making

by Robert J. Thomas, Joshua Bellin et al.Issue: May / June 2013

When making a decision, two heads can be better than one, but two – or even more – perspectives are definitely better……

Three rules for exceptional performance

by Michael E. Raynor, Mumtaz Ahmed et al.Issue: May / June 2013

Maybe it’s time to have a look behind the generally accepted rules for successful, sustained performance. As readers……

Bundling products and services: The new super solution that gives companies an edge

by Dawn MilneIssue: May / June 2013

Imagine how difficult it would be to get your meals if there were no supermarkets or restaurants to offer multiple products……

Six signs that your innovation program is broken

by Rita Gunther McGrathIssue: May / June 2013

A successful innovation is a little like an iceberg: Look under or behind the innovation and you’ll see the smart…

Creating competitive advantage using big data

by Peter BellIssue: May / June 2013

It seems that almost every organization is on the “big data” bandwagon. But, as this author writes, rallying around……

Lean innovation – Getting to ‘Next’

by Barry CrossIssue: May / June 2013

Remember Blockbuster? Well then, surely you’ve heard about Kodak, that is its untimely and altogether avoidable demise?……

Finding success for Canada in Foreign Investment

by Paul Boothe, Paul Boothe et al.Issue: May / June 2013

Foreign investment in Canada's natural resource sector has been in the news a lot this year.  Attention has focused…

Distributed leadership at Google: Lessons from the billion-dollar brand

by Mathew J. Manimala, Kishinchand Poornima Wasdani et al.Issue: May / June 2013

By any standard or metric, Google is a standout company, and perhaps the main reason for its superiority is its remarkable……