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.

Rotman Management

“Read cover to cover. Superb.”

The Superpowers Issue

THERE IS NO PLANET B: Bringing Sustainability to Life • Brazilian cosmetics group Natura & Co. is demonstrating the vast potential of stakeholder-oriented corporations to address climate change.

Thought Leader Interview: Sonia Kang

CONFLICT RESOLUTION 2.0: The Mindset of the Possibilist • One of the world’s leading conflict resolution experts, William Ury, describes why conflict is natural—and why we should all aspire to be Possibilists.

How to Integrate ESG Into Your Organization’s DNA • The smartest organizations not only manage the ESG factors that are material to their business — they also recognize and address their interdependence.

Coming Soon

STRATEGIC FORESIGHT: CREATING VISIONS OF THE FUTURE • The path ahead is neither linear nor predictable, but that doesn’t mean we should fear it. Instead, we can take steps to shape it to suit our context.

Self Development 101: Introducing The Wheel of Self • When five aspects of the self are working in harmony, positive change can happen organically. But what happens when the Wheel of Self stalls?

AI’s Effect on Jobs: Automation vs. Augmentation • Evidence is mounting that AI will have the greatest impact on tasks performed by high-wage workers — and will provide new opportunities for those at the lower end of the scale.

Measuring Digital Innovation: A Four-Stage Framework • A simple framework can help leaders avoid common mistakes made by many corporate innovators — and accelerate the discovery of their next digital success story.

Was It Me, Or Was That Gender Discrimination? How ‘Ambiguous Incidents’ Impact Women • Addressing gender inequality at work requires an understanding of not just overt discrimination, but also of the realm of potential discrimination.

UNLEARNING SILENCE: HOW TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO USE THEIR VOICE • At some point in our lives, we have all silenced others. Five strategies can help us encourage people to use their voice—and reap the benefits.

The View From the Top: Inside the C-Suite • Two of Canada’s top corporate leaders, Heather Chalmers of GE and Penny Wise of 3M, recently visited the Rotman School to share their insights. Following are some highlights from the wide-ranging conversation.

The Way of the Unicorn: The TransPerfect Story • Self-made Unicorn (i.e. billionnaire entrepreneur) Liz Elting describes her journey to building the world’s largest provider of language and business solutions.

Navigating Without a Map: The Quest for First Principles • To improve our orientation in a complex world, we need to shift our focus from business practices based on past experience toward the ‘first principles’ that underly them.

Q&A • A psychologist and self-professed overworker describes how to recognize workaholism in yourself and others.

Q&A • A Rotman alum who helps global clients navigate uncertainty breaks down the new rules of consulting.

Optimizing Stress: How to Regulate Your Stress Response

The Art of Goal Alignment

Q&A • A DEI expert shares insights from her new book and explains why it’s so important to recognize that we are indivisible.

How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Your Leadership

Making Possibilities Happen: The Art...