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

The How-To Issue

SOFT SKILLS: The Gap and The Opportunity • Amid growing use of AI and machine learning tools, demand for soft skills continues to outstrip supply. To address this, we need common language for identifying, describing and measuring these skills.

Thought Leader Interview: Corey Keyes • A mental health research pioneer explains how to go from languishing to flourishing in your personal and professional life.

Promoting Creativity: How to Overcome Habitual Thinking • Most people are quick to generate mental models of the world around them. But if we make fewer assumptions about how things ‘should’ be, we can open our minds to new possibilities.

HOW TO MANAGE INNOVATION A PRIMER FOR LEADERS • Before leaders can develop a robust innovation portfolio for their organization, they must understand the varied forms of innovation and their underlying principles.

HOW TO AVOID A HEALTHCARE MELTDOWN: THE STATE OF SPECIALIST CARE IN CANADA • Unless radical systemic change takes place, medically necessary services will become increasingly inaccessible to a growing population of Canadians with complex, chronic disease.

How to Live a Psychologically Rich Life • The varied experiences required to live a psychologically rich life demand venturing beyond what is known to us to grapple with new ideas and perspectives. And the rewards can be great.

How to Escape From the Perfection Trap • Success is a bit of a ‘bottomless pit’ for perfectionists. Psychologist Thomas Curran shares insights for breaking free from the trap.

Back to the Present: How Mental Time Travel Affects Saving Behaviour • ‘Reverse mental time travel’ is a promising intervention that can alter how consumers relate to and make decisions for their present selves and the selves they will one day become.

How to Drive Innovation with Generative AI • In the quest for innovation, GenAI’s most obvious contribution is in idea generation. Yet it can play an even more important role in helping organizations question their strategic assumptions.

Preparing for Potential Futures

Innovating in the Digital Era: What Goliaths Can Learn from Davids • To succeed in the digital era, organizations must practise ‘innovation ambidexterity’ to foster a culture of continued, sustained innovation.

How to Lead Bigger • We are witnessing a seminal shift to a new leadership paradigm. The good news is, we all have the potential to ‘lead bigger,’ says AT&T’s former CEO.

How to Disagree (Productively) • By demonstrating how to disagree in a productive manner, you can set the tone for how people in your organization navigate some of today’s thorniest conversations.

Q & A • A futurist, CEO and Rotman alumna describes some of what she sees around the corner.

Q & A • A renowned executive coach shares insights from his new book, which aims to help leaders manifest a more purposeful life.

The 5 Key Intentions of Intentionality

Q & A • An award-winning educator and coach describes the futility of the quest for certainty—and what to

Workplace Reputation 101

Q & A • A high-growth expert describes the approach she developed to help leaders tackle rampant uncertainty.

How to Fast-Track Indigenous Economic Growth

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