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Rotman Executive Summary

You know there’s valuable research and thought leadership on management issues that would help you and your organization move forward. But you don’t have time for a lot of in-depth reading – and where would you even start? The answer is Rotman Executive Summary: your inside track to the latest insights and innovative ideas from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Each episode features a Rotman faculty member sharing their expertise on a topic that organizational leaders tell us they want to know more about — from creating HR systems that truly care about employees, to weighing the costs of sustainability, to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Through brief, engaging conversations you can listen to anytime, anywhere, Rotman Executive Summary offers specialized expertise, practical tips and fresh perspectives that will sharpen your own thinking and help shape your organization’s strategic agenda.

  1. 4D AGO

    Accounting for labour: What your employees can reveal about company success

    What can your employees' LinkedIn and Glassdoor activity tell you about a company's prospects? More than you might think. From competition for top talent to out-of-sync business prospects, these platforms offer valuable insights — but are leaders paying attention? Assistant professor Nan Li joins Executive Summary to unpack what employees are really signaling and why companies must start listening.

    17 min

  2. MAR 11

    When autonomy backfires: When 'control' creates more stress

    The push to return to the office has sparked backlash — employees felt trusted to work remotely, so why take that control away? But what role does control play in mitigating or causing stress? And when is autonomy a bad thing? Professor Jia Lin Xie joined the Executive Summary to unpack how job demands, individual traits and culture shape our experience at work, and how to determine if complete control will be empowering or stress-inducing.

    20 min

  3. FEB 11

    Are we thinking about traffic congestion wrong

    We’ve been thinking about traffic all wrong. Sitting in congestion costs local economies billions in lost productivity, and governments invest heavily in easing the gridlock. But what if we’re solving the wrong problem? Associate Professor Victor Couture joins The Executive Summary to challenge conventional wisdom on city transportation networks — and explain why accessibility and density might be worth the slowdown.

    18 min

  4. JAN 14

    Taming the machine: Why regulating AI feels impossible (but we have to try anyways)

    "If AI didn’t offer such massive opportunities... we’d likely regulate it out of existence." On the latest episode of the Executive Summary, professor Dan Trefler explores the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence: Are the risks worth the rewards? Is bureaucratic red tape the solution — or just another hurdle? And how can the average citizen help fight the "great regulatory" battle?

    17 min

  5. 12/10/2024

    Too hot to handle: How extreme heat damages businesses' bottom lines

    Extreme heat is reshaping daily life, but what does it mean for companies? Assistant Professor Nora Pankratz joined the Executive Summary to unpack the financial toll of rising temperatures on organizations, and what — if anything— companies can do about it.

    15 min

  6. 11/12/2024

    Beyond Burnout: How to cultivate resilience in your workforce

    In just four years, it feels like our workplaces have changed irrevocably. New technologies like AI threaten old jobs; shifting demographics bring new interpersonal challenges on teams; and our work location — be it home, the traditional office or a hybrid of the two — has become a flashpoint between leaders and employees. So what's the antidote? Professor Julie McCarthy joined the podcast to talk about resilience, why organizations should work to instill it in their teams, and how it can help us all move beyond burnout.

    18 min

  7. 10/08/2024

    Unlocking success: Why your IP strategy could make or break your business

    Intellectual property may not be glamorous, but it’s essential to future business success. Professor Alberto Galasso explains how the right IP strategy can drive growth — or hold your business back— on the latest Rotman Executive Summary.

    16 min

  8. 09/10/2024

    Location, location, innovation: Why where you work changes (almost) everything

    As companies wrestle with the return-to-office debate, it’s crucial to ask: How much does location really matter for innovation? Surprisingly, where you work can significantly shape how — and how much — you innovate. Assistant professor Ruben Gaetani dives into the research, revealing why dragging everyone back to their office tower cubicles could stifle the very creativity you’re trying to spark.

    17 min
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You know there’s valuable research and thought leadership on management issues that would help you and your organization move forward. But you don’t have time for a lot of in-depth reading – and where would you even start? The answer is Rotman Executive Summary: your inside track to the latest insights and innovative ideas from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Each episode features a Rotman faculty member sharing their expertise on a topic that organizational leaders tell us they want to know more about — from creating HR systems that truly care about employees, to weighing the costs of sustainability, to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Through brief, engaging conversations you can listen to anytime, anywhere, Rotman Executive Summary offers specialized expertise, practical tips and fresh perspectives that will sharpen your own thinking and help shape your organization’s strategic agenda.

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