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 • Winter 2023

The Big Ideas Issue

BLAST OFF: The Space Economy Takes Flight • As access to space opens up, there is renewed excitement among investors about the industry’s potential.

Thought Leader Interview: Carla Harris • A Wall Street veteran and acclaimed leader describes the new leadership paradigm.

The Global Rise of Unhappiness: WHAT LEADERS CAN DO • We’ve figured out how to measure just about everything. But we missed something important: We forgot to measure how people feel.

PRINCIPLED CONSUMPTION: How Gender Pay Gaps Affect Perpetrators • Companies that perpetuate gender pay gaps should know that public disclosure can lead to changes in consumer behaviour.

Leading with Heart: How to Unlock Creativity, Purpose and Results • Leading with heart isn’t just about making people feel good. It’s about creating an environment of safety and connection versus one of fear and isolation.

A PRIMER FOR CRYPTO TRADING • Blockchain-based trading holds enormous promise. But market participants should be aware of the risks and opportunities it presents.

Are You Making the Most of Your Data? • Everyone wants to make the most of data and analytics, but a majority of leaders don’t feel like they’re hitting the mark. What separates leaders from laggards?

TAKING A STAND ON SOCIAL ISSUES: THE ROLE OF AUTHENTIC PURPOSE • Is your company’s public stance on social issues reflected by its behaviour? If not, the road ahead will be bumpy.

Intentional Leadership: Must-Have Capabilities for Leading Into the Future • The pendulum has shifted: Traditional leadership (instinctive, non-reflective) is being replaced by ‘intentional leadership’ powered by eight core capabilities.

HOW TO BECOME AN ECOSYSTEM PLAYER • Airbnb, DoorDash, Spotify and Alibaba are just some of the companies reinventing the rules of strategy by deploying a new model: the business ecosystem.

‘HIGH-ROAD’ VS. ‘LOW-ROAD’ EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES • Despite decades of efforts to eradicate them, socially irresponsible employment practices persist. But corporations can take steps to move their global partners to the high road.

Creating Value in the Metaverse • While the metaverse is still being defined, its potential to unleash the next wave of digital disruption is increasingly clear.

THE ART OF AI MATURITY: FIVE SUCCESS FACTORS • ‘AI Achievers’ know that AI maturity is as much about people as it is about technology.

Q&A • An expert on social connectedness provides insights for creating a culture of belonging.

Do You Care About Your Employees? Prove it!

Q&A • A human and planetary health expert describes how ‘eco-anxiety’ is impacting people—especially our youth.

How Science-Based Targets Will Fuel Sustainability

Q&A • A veteran media executive shares insights from her book, When Women Lead.

The Digital Tsunami: How Boards Are Adjusting

Q&A • From credit-stealers to gaslighters, an NYU Psychologist describes how to deal with troublesome colleagues.

Q&A • A design-thinking pioneer explains why all innovation should be personal.

Sustainable Finance Comes of Age

Q&A • An expert on the intersection of business and culture says Mark Zuckerberg is wrong about the future.

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