During a recent visit to Wharton, Disney CEO Bob Iger said acquiring household names like Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars was key to the company’s strategy for making its new streaming service stand out in a crowded market. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Bob Iger: Why Disney Is Betting Big on Streaming
Research co-authored by Wharton’s Daniel Kim busts the popular myth that the most successful startups are founded by whiz kids. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Why Older Entrepreneurs Have the Edge
Standardized health plans and a centralized clearinghouse would substantially ease the path for Medicare for All, says Obamacare advisor and Penn professor Zeke Emanuel. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Medicare for All: Would It Work? And Who Would Pay?
Sari Wilde, a managing vice president at Gartner, studied 5,000 managers and identified four different types of leaders. The surprising result is that the “always on” manager is less effective at developing employees, even though many companies encourage supervisors to give constant feedback. Instead, the “connector” manager is the most effective, because they facilitate Read more about 709: Why “Connector” Managers Build Better Talent[…]
As a small business owner, it’s crucial for you to stay up to date with the latest technology and trends. Yet there are still so many businesses out there using traditional phones for work purposes. The fact that you’ve landed on this page means that you’ve at least recognized the need for a change. Read more about The Best Phone Services for Small Business[…]
Every ecommerce sale can be tied to a decision made by the consumer. There’s a moment in the customer journey process that sways people to buy or pass on a product. What defines this moment? I often get asked what makes or breaks an online purchase. If you don’t know the answer to this, Read more about What Makes or Breaks an Ecommerce Purchase?[…]
The recent firing of McDonald’s chief executive Steve Easterbrook over a workplace romance highlights a growing intolerance for inappropriate behavior that used to be overlooked. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Workplace Romance: Did McDonald’s Make the Right Call?
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Wharton’s George Day and co-author Paul Schoemaker discuss their new book on how companies can safeguard themselves against disruption in the digital age. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton In the Digital Age, How Companies Can Go from Vulnerable to Vigilant
Whether you run a small startup or large enterprise, effective communication is a key to success for any business. Email, instant messaging, traditional phone calls, and video chat all have their place in today’s work environment. But conference calls remain the best option for group communication over the phone. Most people tend to associate Read more about The Best Free and Paid Conference Call Services[…]