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Globalization

Global Technology Governance: A Multistakeholder Approach
November 6, 2019
Global Technology Governance: A Multistakeholder Approach
The dynamics of the Fourth Industrial Revolution mean that systems of governance are, on the whole, failing to deliver what is needed in terms of minimizing risks and costs, while maximizing...Read more
T-bird’s Gamso Investigates Impact of China’s Elephant Ivory Ban
October 18, 2019
T-bird’s Gamso Investigates Impact of China’s Elephant Ivory Ban
Thunderbird is proud of new research by Dr. Jonas Gamso that looks at factors that led to China’s ban on imports and exports of elephant ivory and the impact – politically and economically – of those...Read more
How Hong Kong’s protests are affecting its economy
August 22, 2019
How Hong Kong's Protests are Affecting Its Economy
After nearly three months of unrest, the demonstrations in Hong Kong show no signs of slowing down. What began as opposition to a controversial extradition bill has morphed into a broader movement...Read more

Leadership & Management

November 12, 2019
Elizabeth K. Usher named Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of AAD/A
Elizabeth K. Usher (Thunderbird MBA, 1994) has been named executive director/chief executive officer of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD/A)...Read more
Thunderbird, ASU Law Students Draw Life Lessons from Humanitarian Internship
November 8, 2019
Thunderbird, ASU Law Students Draw Life Lessons from Humanitarian Internship
Non-traditional opportunity opens doors for students interested in making a real and tangible impact on the world Thunderbird student Mijamin Strong, who is on track to graduate with a Masters in...Read more
Preparing for the Future of Work
October 28, 2019
Preparing for the Future of Work
When you think of the future of work, what comes to mind? Is it robots taking over our jobs? Employers slashing jobs in a cost-cutting frenzy? STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)...Read more

Innovation

Study, Don’t Fear, the Power of AI in Global Business
November 4, 2019
Study, Don’t Fear, the Power of AI in Global Business
A Manager’s Introduction to AI Ethics’: Newly published chapter by Thunderbird’s Prof. Mark Esposito Talking about the opportunities and risks ahead of us as business becomes more accustomed to...Read more
Thunderbird’s 2019 CEO Profile — The Transformation of Warren Buffett
October 16, 2019
Thunderbird’s 2019 CEO Profile — The Transformation of Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett is that rarest of double majors. He is a portfolio maestro whose prognostications make tons of money for a whole lot of people. The results are so good that spending the energy to...Read more
Preparing Our Children for the AI-Powered Future
October 14, 2019
Preparing Our Children for the AI-Powered Future
If you’re anything like us, you were raised on the idea that as long as you chose a good area of study, put in the hours and aced your exams, you were guaranteed a decent job which would most likely...Read more

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Entrepreneurship

Best Recruiting Tips For Small Business Owners
November 13, 2019
Best Recruiting Tips For Small Business Owners
Running a small business can be immensely rewarding yet incredibly draining, especially when it comes to recruiting. You want to hire the best candidate for your business, but it’s seldom as simple...Read more
4 Questions to Help Add Value to Your Organization’s Benefits & Perks
September 10, 2019
4 Questions to Help Add Value to Your Organization’s Benefits & Perks
New chairs, dental coverage, bring your pet to work. How one company prioritized workplace wellness and increased employee retentionRead more
Sushi, Sake, and a the Art of Being An International Entrepreneur
May 31, 2019
Sushi, Sake, and the Art of Being An International Entrepreneur
Around the time Ken Valvur arrived at Thunderbird in 1987, Japan’s economy was the envy of the world. Japan was sitting on the largest cache of wealth ever assembled. The Tokyo Stock Exchange...Read more

Succeeding Across Borders

Building Trust, Loyalty, Productivity Across Cultures
October 8, 2019
Building Trust, Loyalty, Productivity Across Cultures
Great leaders know how important it is to establish trust with their teams. And those who are adept at building trust see the results quickly. Their teams perform better, are more loyal, and are...Read more
Does partnering with the World Bank shield investors from political risks in less developed countries?
September 24, 2019
Support from the IFC Adds Clout During Political Disputes
Foreign investment can be a risky business at the best of times. When an organization engages in global business, it does so in order to look for new opportunities but it also opens itself to...Read more
Balancing Brand and Reputation in an Ever-Changing World
July 16, 2019
Balancing Brand and Reputation in an Ever-Changing World
“Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything. #JustDoIt” With that nine-word tweet, sent on Labor Day afternoon in 2018, Nike and Colin Kaepernick kicked off a campaign that would...Read more

Social Sector

October 24, 2019
Careers Don’t Take Straight Lines - Be Patient with the Twists and Turns in Your Career
For Sean Kerrigan (‘05), the path to becoming the National Director for World Vision Rwanda has been one of twists, turns, humility, patience, and persistent optimism. He grew up on the edge of the...Read more
Together with Habitat for Humanity Indonesia, Thunderbird Dean Dr. Sanjeev Khagram and Indonesia Alumni built two decent houses for families in need.
September 16, 2019
A New Place to Call Home
Habitat’s Susanto Samsudin turned a career in global business into a life doing good It’s not uncommon for a Habitat for Humanity project to be supported by a group of volunteers from an alumni...Read more
Micronesian Seaweed Farm is Fertile Ground for Solomon Frank’s Humanitarian Goals
August 1, 2019
Micronesian Seaweed Farm is Fertile Ground for Solomon Frank’s Humanitarian Goals
Ask Solomon Frank about his typical workday after launching a start-up on a small tropical isle and he will talk about rolling out of a hammock for a day that includes fishing and swimming. Fishing...Read more

Culture & Travel

To Give or Not to Give: The Office Gift Season
December 10, 2018
To Give or Not to Give: The Office Gift Season
A recent survey found that 41 percent of employees say that the number one holiday gift they want from their boss this year is a holiday bonus. However, 46 percent say that holiday bonuses are not...Read more
Gifts not gaffes
November 26, 2018
Gifts Not Gaffes: What You Should Know About Cross-Cultural Giving
They say with gifts it's the thought that counts. That's not always the case with cross-cultural gift giving. The wrong gift could send a very wrong message. For most business leaders, the ROI of...Read more
Why is Generation Z so depressed?
October 22, 2018
Why Is Generation Z So Depressed — Overprotective Parents
A leading moral psychologist traces the political anger and anxiety of Generation Z to well meaning — but hyper — parenting. Read more