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 • Fall 2022

The Future-Proof Issue

POWER AND PREDICTION: THE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION OPPORTUNITY • AI system solutions have the potential to reduce discrimination across domains, from education to healthcare and banking.

Thought Leader Interview: Lynda Gratton • A future-of-work expert describes how workplace norms have been ‘unfrozen’ by the pandemic—and why they will never be the same.

The Future Today: TECH TRENDS EVERY LEADER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT • Leaders must examine the potential near- and long-term impact on their business of tech trends from wearables to data ownership and digital personas.

LEADERSHIP AND THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL • COVID-19 blew up everything we thought we knew about work. Leaders now have an opportunity to reset and shape their cultures for the better.

The Power of Belonging

Navigating the Metaverse: WHAT LEADERS NEED TO KNOW • The metaverse is the culmination of Web 1.0, Web 2.0 and growing digital-first consumerism. And early adopters will gain an advantage that lasts.

Leadership Forum: Lessons That Stand the Test of Time • Eight of Canada’s top executives took part in the Rotman CEO Speaker Series this past spring. The eight were among 29 leaders featured in Unprecedented: Canada’s Top CEOs on Leadership During COVID-19, compiled by Steve Mayer (Rotman Commerce ‘91) and Andrew Willis. Net proceeds from the book are being donated to COVID-19 recovery across Canada through United Way Centraide, with $3.5 million raised by press time. Following are some highlights from the series.

CREATING VALUE IN THE CARE ECONOMY • The pandemic has forced society to recognize that care work is inextricably linked to social and economic outcomes. Prioritizing it will help us all in future crises.

Building Value That Lasts: A Playbook • Failing to meet investors’ expectations on ESG priorities puts you at risk of losing access to the markets, your customer base and the very ability to operate.

Re-Framing Climate Change: From Threat to Opportunity

Redesigning the World: AN INTERVIEW WITH SAM PITRODA • Our current world order was designed 75 years ago, after World War II. The time has come for a new paradigm.

ACHIEVING NET-ZERO EMISSIONS ARE BANKS WALKING THE TALK? • Banks have acknowledged the critical role they play in the pace of decarbonization. So why are they moving so slowly?

Getting Engaged: GUIDELINES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS • On social media platforms, value is created by individuals who are only loosely bound to it — and as a result, thoughtful oversight is required.

BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE IN THE WILD: THE DIGITAL NUDGE • Consumer choice, healthy behaviour and workplace productivity are just three areas where Behavioural Science and technology can combine to powerfully influence behaviour.

A Laboratory of Behavioural Interventions

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION FUTURE-READY? • Leaders must seize this unique ‘unfreezing’ opportunity to create new systems and modes of working that are more flexible, resilient — and ultimately, more human.

The Path to Future-Ready Operations

Q & A • An influence expert describes how to get more of it — and how to avoid its dark side.

Deconstructing Management Analytics

How Work Motivation Is Changing

The Data-Empowered Organization

How Trusted...