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Strategy

How Trade Secrets Fuel the International Auto Industry

To expand into China, companies like Toyota, Volkswagen, and BMW were required to work with local manufacturers, who then gained access to crucial knowledge.

Finance & Accounting

When Banks Get Picky about Lending, the Economy May Suffer

Being too restrictive about who can borrow has ripple effects that can prolong economic downturns.

Marketing

When AI Thinks Too Much Like a Human

Generative AI models are susceptible to the same errors that humans make when interpreting statistical results.

Operations

Surge Pricing in Aisle Five?

Despite concern, the use of digital price tags in grocery stores hasn’t moved the needle on costs for consumers.

Organizations

5 Questions to Consider When Deciding Whether to Start a Family Office

Ask better questions to understand the purpose, costs, structures, and your family’s alignment.

Leadership

Are You a Manager or a Leader?

The answer may surprise you.

Organizations

Is Tenure a Golden Age for Research?

A large study finds that there’s a trade-off. While tenured researchers may publish less, they often come up with more novel ideas.

Organizations

How Peace Can Be Good for Business

Expanding ESG strategies to include conflict reduction can benefit both companies and the regions in which they operate.

Organizations

Take 5: Making Communication Work … at Work

Embrace vulnerability, know when to keep silent, and other strategies from Kellogg faculty.

Organizations

Does an Athletic Past Give Job Applicants a Lift?

The competitive edge athletes get in the job market may come at the expense of candidates with other life experiences.

Entrepreneurship

5 Tips for Preparing to Scale Your Startup

Before hitting “go” on a growth strategy, founders need to make sure they are ready. Here’s a pre-flight checklist for entrepreneurs.

Leadership

Why "I’m Sorry" Are Two of the Strongest Words for Leaders

Sincere apologies show those around you that you understand and are willing to learn from your mistakes.

Economics

When Memory Leads to Wrong Moves

In new situations, we tend to rely on past strategies to guide our decisions—even when a fresh approach may be better.

Marketing

Knock Knock. Who’s There? Generative AI.

Learning that a joke, a story, or art came from AI boosts our confidence in our creativity.

Economics

Fixing a Market Mismatch

Nurturing markets in areas where products or services are needed but conspicuously absent is about more than supply and demand.

Finance & Accounting

Investment Transparency Encourages Copycats—and Creates Risks

While regulations nudge insurance companies toward prudent portfolios, they may also increase systemic fragility.

Careers

New Job, Different Industry. How to Succeed When You Make the Leap.

When you don’t just switch companies but entire sectors, you need to do your homework, focus on the culture, and build credibility fast.

Organizations

Slowing AI’s Domino Effect on Workplace Inequality

Choices we make during model design and implementation can ease AI’s downstream damage—and amplify its benefits.

Finance & Accounting

What Makes the U.S. Dollar So Special?

Despite its ups and downs, the dollar has maintained global dominance for years. New research shows why that is—and why it might not last forever.

Operations

How Your Business Can Adapt to Tariffs—and Come Out Ahead

Start by finding alternative sourcing locations. And if you don’t have them, build them now.

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