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To binge or not to binge, that is the question

Nov, 2023 | Article

For content distributors, is there an optimal release strategy? Should they drop an entire series at once or dish it out slowly, over time. New research suggests a hybrid approach is best.

Have a business challenge? Try one of these 4 workarounds

Oct, 2023 | Article

Workaround doesn't have to be a dirty word. There are real innovations in exploiting loopholes, piggybacking on the work of others, finding roundabout solutions or settling for the next best solution.

Is it time we all embraced the 4 day work week?

Sep, 2023 | Podcast

Kicking off the second season of Rotman Executive Summary, professor John Trougakos explores how companies can reduce the hours employees work, without reducing productivity.

Build or buy: What's the best strategy for company expansion?

Sep, 2023 | Article

Should you grow organically or through M&A? Success may hinge on the robustness of an organization's existing HR team and familiarity with a category, new research finds.

The big lies of strategy

Jun, 2023 | Article

It's time for businesses and leaders to stop aiming for perfection and creating long strategic documents, and focus instead on the few key choices you need to make.

Corporate values deserve special consideration, and demand authenticity

Apr, 2023 | Article

Organizations that know what they stand for are rewarded by employees, but it must come from an honest place, new research finds.

Where does Uber go from here? The future of the sharing and gig economy, explained

Feb, 2023 | Podcast

With ongoing fights over worker classification, and increased pressure to turn a profit in a rising rate environment, it's time to ask: What's next for the sharing economy?

Why now is the time to seize new opportunities

Jun, 2022 | Article

The keys to resilience and longevity beyond a crisis often lie in embracing the new opportunities created by that crisis.