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Mar 12, 2014

Why CEOs Should Focus on ‘Free Cash Flow’

Professor Robert Howell says free cash flow generation should be a primary measure of CEO performance and reward.

Mar 10, 2014

What the Best C-Suites and Basketball Teams Have in Common

Professor Robert Howell says a C-Suite team should spend time together both professionally and personally.

Mar 10, 2014

The Economist Ranks B-School Networks

Poets & Quants reports on Tuck's #1 ranking in the Economist based on the satisfaction of students with the helpfulness of their alumni network.

Mar 07, 2014

Top 10 Secure In New U.S. News Ranking

Tuck remains among Top 10 business schools in preview of next week's U.S.News & World Report rankings.

Mar 07, 2014

2015 Best Graduate Schools Preview: Top 10 Business Schools

Tuck is among the Top 10 schools in this preview of the publication's annual rankings.

Mar 06, 2014

The strange psychology of expectations

Sydney Finkelstein says that embracing, not fearing, the unexpected is the key to success.

Mar 05, 2014

Health Care Reforms That Work

Vijay Govindarajan prescribes a strategic approach to major diseases.

Mar 03, 2014

High CEO Pay Would Raise Company Tax in Republican Plan

Instead of curbing compensation, Professor B. Espen Eckbo says this plan would raise prices for consumers.

Feb 25, 2014

Isko Steps Out As Premium Denim Ingredient Brand

Forbes quotes Kevin Keller's four tasks for accomplishing successful ingredient branding, from his Strategic Brand Management textbook.

Feb 24, 2014

Transforming Rural India Through Agricultural Innovation

Vijay Govindarajan writes how the National Argo Foundation's (NAF) is addressing rural poverty in India through its Research and Development Center in Chennai, Center for Rural Development in Kancheepuram, and local outreach in India.

Feb 24, 2014

The debt debate is just hibernating

Lawmakers may not seek to reduce the budget deficit this year given their short-term focus, according to associate dean Matthew Slaughter.

Feb 21, 2014

Ordinary or extraordinary experiences, what makes you happiest?

A new study by visiting assistant professor Amit Bhattacharjee finds that, as people age, ordinary experiences are more meaningful.

Feb 21, 2014

Slack in US economy disappearing: Pro

Matthew Slaughter says it's not clear what action the fed might take since the U.S. unemployment rate is dropping but the economy is not yet showing signs of inflation.

Feb 20, 2014

Resilience: A Lesson From Sochi

Sydney Finkelstein says we all have the potential to live a resilient life on and off the job

Feb 17, 2014

At the Ready, at the Sochi Games

Global Rescue, founded by Dan Richards T'03 plucks people from precarious situations worldwide.

Feb 14, 2014

How stock options lead CEOs to put their own interests first

Research by Katharina Lewellen shows that CEOs focus on short term results as vesting dates near.

Feb 13, 2014

The 40 Best B-School Professors Under 40

Leslie Robinson makes the list for a second time as a professor who, "brings accounting to life."

Feb 11, 2014

Why More Women Will Become CEOs

Women are more collaborative, communicate better, and work better on teams according to Sydney Finkelstein.

Feb 11, 2014

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong: How many chances does he get?

Grumbling about Armstrong on social media could impact business according to Sydney Finkelstein.

Feb 10, 2014

Taking Advantage of the Kinder, Gentler Takeover

Study by Professor B. Espen Eckbo shows most takeovers aren't hostile anymore.

Feb 07, 2014

CVS’s Lesson: Carpe Diem

CVS made a smart move to advance its longterm reputation according to Professor Paul Argenti.

Feb 06, 2014

By Dropping Cigarettes, CVS Gives Its Reputation A Boost

Paul Argenti says CVS realized its reputation is the most valuable thing they have.

Feb 06, 2014

Harness your competitive drive

Sydney Finkelstein says a strong inner drive is the key to competitive success.

Feb 06, 2014

Stronger Dollar Stores: Low-Price Retail Chains Targeting Upper Valley

Praveen Kopalle says Dollars Stores should not seriously impact locally-owned stores in the upper valley.

Feb 06, 2014

CVS’s smart no-smoking strategy

Sydney Finkelstein sees the move as a very sensible thing to do.

Feb 05, 2014

How Microsoft’s Global Search Ended at Home

Paul Argenti wonders if Microsoft's choice of Satya Nardella as CEO will be seen as a boring, ho-hum announcement.

Feb 05, 2014

Ability to fit into different cultures helps Indians

Professor Vijay Govindarajan expects more multinational firms to choose CEOs from developing countries.

Feb 05, 2014

Free Advice for Satya Nadella

Microsoft's new CEO has two very strong predecessors hovering over his shoulder.

Feb 05, 2014

Picking a CEO: Microsoft, Others Go With Insiders

Sydney Finkelstein sees Satya Nadella as a safe choice.

Feb 05, 2014

Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO as Bill Gates steps down as chairman

Sydney Finkelstein says Microsoft's new CEO needs to instill a level of risk-taking and innovation.

Feb 05, 2014

Under the Radar CEOs Best?

Sydney Finkelstein comments on Microsoft's choice of insider Satya Nadella as CEO.

Feb 03, 2014

3 Steps for Joining the Innovation Economy

Mentions Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble's concept of “reverse innovation” in which new products developed for emerging markets find their way to developed ones.

Feb 01, 2014

The Mistakes Microsoft Is Making In Choosing Its Next CEO

Sydney Finkelstein says the company is undercutting the new CEO's authority in some important ways.

Jan 31, 2014

The United States of New Shoes

Professor Matthew Slaughter says that more jobs and higher wages are critical to continued U.S. economic growth.

Jan 30, 2014

Best And Worst Peyton Manning Ads Of All Time

Professor Kevin Keller says Manning's "Priceless" commercials creatively reinforced MasterCard's message.

Jan 29, 2014

Why Amazon’s Anticipatory Shipping Is Pure Genius

Professor Praveen Kopalle says we like getting things in the mail, even if we didn't ask for them.