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Too Many Expert Opinions in the Bunch? Trim Them Down

To improve the value gained from collectives of professional opinions, look to sizable crowds, use your best judgment about which experts to choose based on historical data and request diversity in the range of forecasts you will consider.

BizBasics: "The Rule of 72 - Behind the Math"

In this finance lesson, you will learn the "Rule of 72," a method for estimating the time it will take for an investment to double.

Why Bad Things Happen to Good Products

What are the new best practices for selling innovative, hi-tech products? Researchers Tom Steenburgh, professor at the Darden School, and Michael Ahearne, professor at the University of Houston, share evidence-based best practices.

Pick the Perfect Time to Call: Why Time of Day Matters When Communicating About Earnings

Is there a change of conversational tone that occurs depending on the time of day an earnings-related call is made? And if so, why does it happen?

Conscious Capitalism: A Conversation With John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market

Darden School of Business Professor R. Edward Freeman hosts a conversation with John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, about conscious capitalism and other topics.

Nimble Giants: How to Create an Innovative Company Culture

High-performing companies must achieve a balance between the daily execution of prescribed processes and the flexibility to pivot in response to market changes if they are to remain competitive.

Leading in a Flat and Lumpy World

As a global manager, you must understand that every decision has both a flat and a lumpy component, and the economic growth of a country — whether fast or slow — will also affect your company’s strategy.

Gain Competitive Advantages Through Alliance Competence

There is not a sector of the economy that does not rely on alliances to gain a competitive advantage. Alliances require soft skills that many managers with command-and-control backgrounds need to acquire in order to create successful partnerships.