02/15/24

Why creativity is important for success in business

he fusion of creativity and strategic thinking is no longer a luxury but a necessity. While traditional business skills are crucial for maintaining operations and managing resources, incorporating creative skills into the business mindset can be the key to unlocking innovation, fostering adaptability, and driving overall success. According to a survey by Deloitte, high-growth companies are more likely than their negative-growth peers to allow creativity to flourish.

02/15/24

Is China’s Economic Dominance at an Inflection Point?

In 2019, we predicted that China would likely account for more companies on the Fortune Global 500 list than any other country. That seemed like a bold prediction at the time, given that American firms had held the number one position since the list’s inception in 1995 and the U.S. economy was 50% larger than China’s. But just one year later, in 2020, China did indeed top the list, with its 124 firms edging out the U.S. at 121 (see here for the Fortune Global 500 data).

12/08/23

Thunderbird professors honored for research, achievements

Several professors at the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University have been recognized recently for their dedication to impactful research, lifelong academic work and significant achievements. Among them are Mansour Javidan, director of the Arizona State University F. Francis Najafi Global Mindset Institute, and G.L.A. Harris, senior associate dean and professor.

10/27/23

Thunderbird director general and dean recognized for global impact, leadership and vision

Sanjeev Khagram, director general and dean of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University, has been recognized for his visionary leadership and global and digital impact, receiving two prestigious awards this month: the 2023 Global Citizen Award and 2023 Global Envoy Award.

08/28/23

Greg Autry to Evaluate NASA Science Budget during Mars Society Convention

The Mars Society is pleased to announce that Dr. Greg Autry of the Thunderbird School of Global Management at ASU will give a plenary talk about the current state of NASA’s science budget and its likely impact on future plans for space exploration during the 26th Annual International Mars Society Convention this October at ASU (Tempe).

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