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Forbes — October 18, 2020
In an article about a new European study on productivity and
innovation in working from home, Ravi Gajendran, professor of
global leadership and management, noted that communication
and leadership are critical. "The real question now is how can
leaders organize remote teams to be innovative," he said.
"Almost every innovation project leader is likely to have to
innovate with team members working remotely." Article
"The real question now is how can leaders organize remote teams to be innovative."
Ravi Gajendran, Professor, Global Leadership and Management
FoxNews.com — September 14, 2020
In an article about the battle against wildfires in Oregon,
Attila Hertelendy, assistant teaching professor of information
systems and business analytics, explained that it "probably
wasn't effective planning" to commit all of the Oregon National
Guard's Chinook helicopters to Afghanistan. "When people are
literally dying, and the air quality makes it difficult to breathe,
assets not committed to the fight can make a meaningful
difference," he said. Article
The Hill — September 12, 2020
In an opinion piece about resuscitating urban economies,
Jerry Haar, professor of international business, noted that
small-and medium-size enterprises – especially those owned
by baby boomers – are the best hope until a broad recovery is
underway. "By any measure, boomer-owned businesses drive
local economies," he said. "Working closely with their local
economic development organizations can help resuscitate
urban economies and help pave the way for the economic
renewal of America's cities." Article
"By any measure, boomer-owned businesses drive local economies."
Jerry Haar, Professor, International Business
U.S. News & World Report — September 1, 2020
In an article about the history of Bitcoin, Hemang
Subramanian, assistant professor of information systems and
business analytics, explained that a demand at near-constant
supply has caused prices to go up disproportionately in a short
period of time, attracting more investors. "It is an asset that is
not controlled by a central entity, that is secure, international
and fungible, liquid and is available in a limited supply for
trade," he said. Article
The Real Deal — August 25, 2020
In an article about the future of residential brokerage, Suzanne
Hollander, associate teaching professor of real estate, noted
that many firms have used a global catastrophe to learn what
was really essential to selling homes. These could be given
a credit as a flexible and resourceful business. "It's a people
business, but communicating virtually you can establish some
of those same relationships," she said. Article
Miami Herald — August 13, 2020
In an opinion piece, Joanne Li, dean of FIU Business, wrote that
colleges and universities have been responding to COVID-19
with comprehensive planning for the immediate and medium
terms. "If there is one silver lining in this darkest of clouds,
it is that higher educational institutions are heeding the call
to design, plan and implement sweeping changes in their
institutions' financial and managerial practices and in student
services," she wrote. Article
"If there is one silver lining in this
darkest of clouds, it is that higher
educational institutions are heeding
the call to design, plan and implement
sweeping changes in their institutions'
financial and managerial practices and
in student services."
Joanne Li, Dean
E-Crypto News — August 11, 2020
In an article about the best blockchain adoption strategies,
Hemang Subramanian, assistant professor of information
systems and business analytics, explained that adoption of
the blockchain technology – different than cryptocurrency
adoption – is no longer a big challenge, provided firms and
businesses really know what to use blockchain for, and how
to use blockchain to improve some aspect of their business. Article
CBS Miami — August 4, 2020
In a televised report about Cuba's opening of more dollar
stores to generate more hard currency income, Jerry Haar,
professor of international business, described government
leaders' efforts to put a bandage on its hemorrhaging
economy. "It is almost like the Cuban version of Groundhog
Day. We have seen it before, we are seeing it now, and we
will see it again," said Haar. Article
"It is almost like the Cuban version of Groundhog Day."
Jerry Haar, Professor, International Business
Chicago Tribune — June 26, 2020
In an article about increasing work-from-home options, Ravi
Gajendran, professor of global leadership and management,
noted that even before the pandemic, some businesses had
started to let employees work from home to cut costs by
downsizing expensive office space. But few wanted to make
the expensive mistake of finding out that the downsides
— like technical challenges or workers slacking off —
outweighed the gains, he said. Article
NBC Miami — June 24, 2020
In a televised report about how consumers can recover
from the financial setbacks caused by COVID-19, Deanne
Butchey, teaching professor of finance, shared her analysis
and expertise on how to mitigate the financial impact of
the coronavirus. Increased debt or bankruptcies will impact
approval for a mortgage or a loan, maintaining a good credit
score, even applying for a job, she said. Article
The New York Times — May 24, 2020
In an article about "Out,'' the short film from Pixar Animation
Studios that introduces the studio's first gay main character,
Kimberly Taylor, associate professor of marketing and
logistics, noted that Disney and Pixar recognize that
"representation matters" on the big and small screens. "To
see oneself, one's community, on screen helps one to feel
valued and validated," she said. Article
El Nuevo Herald — June 11, 2020
In an article about the recession caused by the COVID-19
pandemic, Manuel Lasaga, clinical professor of finance, explained that while signs of recovery are evident, consumers'
lack of confidence in visiting restaurants, hotels and shops
remains. "La economía ha tocado fondo, pero no habrá un
brinco como creen algunos, sinó que la recuperación va a
ser lenta," he said. Article
"La economía ha tocado fondo, pero no habrá un brinco como creen algunos, sinó que la recuperación va a ser lenta."
Manuel Lasaga, Clinical Professor, Finance
The Washington Post — May 13, 2020
In an article about cruise fans ready to sail once the
pandemic is controlled, Lin Humphrey, an assistant
professor of marketing who worked in the cruise industry,
explained that today, many people have a sense that they
have cabin fever. "We yearn for things that make us feel
like our life prior to March. There will be people that will be
looking forward to that cruise," he said. Article
Forbes — May 10, 2020
In an article about managers' difficulty in adapting
to working remotely and digital collaboration, Ravi
Gajendran, professor of global leadership and management,
discussed the urgency of managers to become more
comfortable leading remote workforces. Personalized
leadership and frequent communication are critical, he
said. "By creating proactive norms of member inclusion and
psychological safety, remote teams can be just as innovative
as teams working in-person," he added. Article
"By creating proactive norms
of member inclusion and
psychological safety, remote
teams can be just as innovative
as teams working in-person."
Ravi Gajendran, Professor, Global Leadership and
Management
