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September 2, 2025

Succession Is the Top Responsibility of a Board—Yet Many Avoid It

Boards need to view potential CEO successors as a priority and offer them opportunities for substantial board interaction.

September 1, 2025

Big Goals, Small Steps—Why Most Corporate Green Initiatives Fall Short

Despite making commitments to cut emissions, many companies are acting in the short term and underfunding projects.

September 1, 2025

When People Game the System, It Helps to Shake It Up

Can introducing a lottery for organ transplants discourage line jumpers and give everyone a better chance?

September 1, 2025

How Durable Design Can Save Lives

Kellogg researchers partnered with UNICEF on target product profiles for newborn medical devices for low-resource settings.

September 1, 2025

Why Big Problems Can Feel Small

When people hear a problem is widespread, they are less likely to consider it serious—and less inclined to act.

September 1, 2025

Customers Are Taking a Shine to Eco-friendly Products

Sustainable alternatives were once viewed as inferior to their standard counterparts. But now, consumers equate “ecological” with “reliable,” easing industry fears.

August 22, 2025

Take 5: AI’s Past, Present, and Future

Artificial intelligence is transforming business, science, marketing, and labor. Kellogg faculty tell us how we got here and what could be next.

August 20, 2025

To Align Purpose and Profit, Company Culture Matters

An Italian energy firm’s climate campaign illustrates how to tackle social problems without sacrificing the bottom line.

August 18, 2025

Are Your Ads Truly Paying Off?

Inconsistent methods make it hard to know if a campaign is working. New approaches to measuring return on ad spend can help companies make better decisions.

August 1, 2025

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.

August 1, 2025

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.

August 1, 2025

When AI Thinks Too Much Like a Human

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

August 1, 2025

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.

August 1, 2025

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.

July 24, 2025

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.

July 18, 2025

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.

July 15, 2025

Take 5: Making Communication Work … at Work

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

July 14, 2025

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.

July 3, 2025

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.

July 1, 2025

Knock Knock. Who’s There? Generative AI.

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

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