Rotman Management

Published in January, May and September by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Rotman Management explores themes of interest to leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Each issue features thought-provoking insights and problem-solving tools from leading global researchers and management practitioners. The magazine reflects Rotman’s role as a catalyst for transformative thinking that creates value for business and society.

FALL 2023: WORK IN PROGRESS

Rotman Management • Fall 2023

Work in Progress

10 SHIFTS MAKING WAVES ACROSS INDUSTRIES • Leaders must embrace and address 10 waves of change that have significant implications for organizational structures, processes and people.

Thought Leader Interview: Carol Anne Hilton • The founder of the Indigenomics Institute describes how the Indigenous worldview is critical to our collective future.

IS AI AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT? • Many people were surprised by the March 2023 open letter from tech leaders requesting a moratorium on AI development. Three thought leaders debate whether or not AI is an existential threat to humanity.

ChatGPT: What Leaders Need to Know • Wharton Professor Ethan Mollick believes ChatGPT is as big a deal for leaders as COVID-19 was — and that it is likely to make everyone more productive.

15 Reasons You Should Read This Article! The Pros and Cons of Over-Arguing • In the realm of persuasion, people generally believe that more is better. But that isn’t always true: Over-arguing can also trigger a negative response.

THE MICROSTRESS EFFECT: How Small Stressors Pile Up—and What to Do About It • There is a palpable crisis of well-being today. But there is also a powerful antidote: identify and eliminate some of the ‘microstresses’ in your life.

CORPORATE FRAUD: IT’S MORE PREVALENT THAN YOU THINK • Fraudulent behaviour by corporations is much more common than you might think. Indeed, the stories in the media are just the tip of the iceberg.

What Are Your Management Operating Principles? • Identifying and understanding the personal ‘guardrails’ that influence your work and management style can make you a better leader.

Creating Value From Data: A MONETIZATION FRAMEWORK • Three approaches to data monetization can help every organization ensure that its data investments pay off.

AI ADOPTION IN AMERICAN BUSINESS: WHO IS DOING WHAT, AND WHERE? • A lack of comprehensive data on AI use by firms has left its adoption and implications poorly understood. My colleagues and I recently set out to fill in some of the blanks.

The Tech Trends Every Leader Needs to Understand • Trends, on their own, cannot predict the future. But by understanding the changes shaping the technology landscape, executives can make informed decisions and capitalize on new opportunities.

DIGITAL CROWN JEWELS: How to Protect Your Data Assets • Protecting your organization’s precious digital assets is no longer a choice. The price you could pay by failing to act is far too great.

Six Mindsets to Help You Change the World • If there’s one thing the best entrepreneurs do well, it’s breaking the conventional rules of business. Equipped with the right mindsets, so can you.

Q&A • The Thinkers50’s fourth-most-influential management thinker explains how to be more innovative — invincible, even.

Want to Solve a Big Problem? Start Small

Meme Stocks: A Cautionary Tale

Q&A • An expert on difficult conversations explains why all conversations are difficult—and what to do about it.

Outsourcing ESG Responsibility: How and Why Companies Are Doing it

Q&A • A diversity, equity and inclusion expert shares lessons learned from her own path to belonging.

Q&A • An innovation expert...